UC Santa Barbara
Job Posting Details
Position Number:
40074852 Payroll Title:
LABORER LD Job Code:
8075 Open Date:
12/17/25 Application Review Begins:
1/5/2026 Department Code:
FDFT-Campus Dining Percentage of Time:
100% Union Code:
SX – Service Unit Employee Class:
Staff: Career FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Pay Range:
$25.00/hr-$28.70/hr (budgeted $25.00-$28.12) Location:
Portola Dining Commons, may vary Working Days & Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday, 7 am – 3:30 pm (may vary) Benefits Eligibility:
Full Benefits Job Overview
The Lead Laborer serves as the custodial crew leader and is the working lead for a team of senior custodians, student employees, and seasonal workers. Responsible for work assignment and quality, safety, employee training, building security, oversight of special projects and maintenance tasks, emergency response and customer service. Also responsible for equipment maintenance for the building. In compliance with division goals and objectives, affirms and implements the department’s Educational Equity Plan. Responsibilities and Job Functions
Leadership and Communication (30%):
Directs work of assigned staff, assists and provides input to the manager for performance assessments, discusses attendance and quality control issues, works with management to establish annual goals, develops teamwork, coordinates team decision making, encourages teamwork, trains employees, coordinates reporting process, oversees custodial and maintenance needs, coordinates work with trades persons, leads team meetings, communicates effectively, sets attendance example, reports daily attendance, supports department initiatives, and supports technical operations. Technical Operations (35%):
Performs custodial tasks including dusting, sweeping, mopping, cleaning windows, walls, floors, metal fixtures, and more; operates vacuums, floor mops, etc.; cleans and inspects, locks areas, performs minor maintenance, sets up chairs, tables, special functions. Customer Service (20%):
Ensures cleanliness & customer satisfaction, resolves service issues, contacts occupants and leads, encourages feedback, schedules managers’ requests, maintains positive relationships. Special Projects & Emergency Response (10%):
Coordinates special project work, processes paperwork, ensures compliance, assists in emergency response teams. Safety & Security (5%):
Maintains awareness of hazards, monitors safety, follows procedures, trains employees, reports accidents, ensures security, assists in lockup/unlock. Required Qualifications
3 years of custodial or maintenance work experience in an institution and/or commercial setting. Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma. Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory criminal history background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing up to 8 hours per shift. UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment. Work hours/days may vary. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including but not limited to violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination. Vaccination Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. Must be up‑to‑date with required vaccines or request an exception. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations
To make our website accessible, please contact Katherine Abad, Human Resources, at 805‑893‑4664 or katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. Note: This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Privacy Notification Statement
Privacy notification statement and notice of availability of the UCSB Annual Security Report disclosures. Other
Seniority level: Not applicable. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Other. Industries: Higher Education. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UC Santa Barbara by 2x.
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Position Number:
40074852 Payroll Title:
LABORER LD Job Code:
8075 Open Date:
12/17/25 Application Review Begins:
1/5/2026 Department Code:
FDFT-Campus Dining Percentage of Time:
100% Union Code:
SX – Service Unit Employee Class:
Staff: Career FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Pay Range:
$25.00/hr-$28.70/hr (budgeted $25.00-$28.12) Location:
Portola Dining Commons, may vary Working Days & Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday, 7 am – 3:30 pm (may vary) Benefits Eligibility:
Full Benefits Job Overview
The Lead Laborer serves as the custodial crew leader and is the working lead for a team of senior custodians, student employees, and seasonal workers. Responsible for work assignment and quality, safety, employee training, building security, oversight of special projects and maintenance tasks, emergency response and customer service. Also responsible for equipment maintenance for the building. In compliance with division goals and objectives, affirms and implements the department’s Educational Equity Plan. Responsibilities and Job Functions
Leadership and Communication (30%):
Directs work of assigned staff, assists and provides input to the manager for performance assessments, discusses attendance and quality control issues, works with management to establish annual goals, develops teamwork, coordinates team decision making, encourages teamwork, trains employees, coordinates reporting process, oversees custodial and maintenance needs, coordinates work with trades persons, leads team meetings, communicates effectively, sets attendance example, reports daily attendance, supports department initiatives, and supports technical operations. Technical Operations (35%):
Performs custodial tasks including dusting, sweeping, mopping, cleaning windows, walls, floors, metal fixtures, and more; operates vacuums, floor mops, etc.; cleans and inspects, locks areas, performs minor maintenance, sets up chairs, tables, special functions. Customer Service (20%):
Ensures cleanliness & customer satisfaction, resolves service issues, contacts occupants and leads, encourages feedback, schedules managers’ requests, maintains positive relationships. Special Projects & Emergency Response (10%):
Coordinates special project work, processes paperwork, ensures compliance, assists in emergency response teams. Safety & Security (5%):
Maintains awareness of hazards, monitors safety, follows procedures, trains employees, reports accidents, ensures security, assists in lockup/unlock. Required Qualifications
3 years of custodial or maintenance work experience in an institution and/or commercial setting. Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma. Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory criminal history background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing up to 8 hours per shift. UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment. Work hours/days may vary. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including but not limited to violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination. Vaccination Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. Must be up‑to‑date with required vaccines or request an exception. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations
To make our website accessible, please contact Katherine Abad, Human Resources, at 805‑893‑4664 or katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. Note: This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Privacy Notification Statement
Privacy notification statement and notice of availability of the UCSB Annual Security Report disclosures. Other
Seniority level: Not applicable. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Other. Industries: Higher Education. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UC Santa Barbara by 2x.
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