Senior Custodian Job at University of California - Irvine in Irvine

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Campus Recreation serves as an integral part of the university life by offering diverse sports, recreational and fitness activities that are fun, vigorous, healthy and conducive to personal wellness. The department supports the academic mission by creating a climate that motivates individuals to embrace a healthy lifestyle, build social communities and develop leadership opportunities that contribute to anteater pride. The vision of the department is to provide programs and services to the anteater community in a manner that meets or exceeds the standards of excellence of the University.

Your Role on the Team

Under direction of the Custodial Supervisor and Lead Custodian, the incumbent performs semi‑skilled, skilled cleaning and custodial services to the Anteater Recreation Center. These duties are performed for the majority of their time which require a greater degree of training, skill, independence of action, physical effort and/or experience than that typically found at the Custodian level. Incumbents operate vacuum cleaners, carpet extraction equipment, stand on vacuum cleaners, stand on scrubbing equipment, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines during stripping, waxing, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations. Locker room cleaning and sanitation, kitchen cleaning, fitness equipment cleaning, cleaning of fixtures and furniture, interior trash removal, window cleaning, and additional tasks as necessary to ensure all facilities are maintained at a high level of cleanliness. Responsibilities may include overtime. May include after‑hours emergency responses and cleaning. Make reports on building and/or equipment needs. Have security responsibility of one or more assigned areas.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $25.00- $25.00 (Hourly).

Required

• Knowledge of methods, materials, chemical disinfectants, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain various cleaning machines and equipment.
• Ability to learn and follow safety guidelines.
• Ability to work well with the public and department staff.
• Ability to learn security procedures.
• Ability to report damage to building and equipment.
• Skill in general custodial responsibilities.

Preferred

• Six months of experience in a custodial cleaning operation or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Special Conditions

• Must accept a work week beginning at 4:00am and ending at 12:30pm, Thursday - Monday including occasional overtime.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.