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Job Posting Details (External)

Position Number: 40071029

Payroll Title: CUSTODIAN SR SX (005116)

Job Code: 5116

Job Open Date: 9/8/26

Application Review Begins: 9/23/26

Department Code (Name): HSKP (RESH-LODGING/HOUSEKEEPING)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): SX- Service Workers

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.79/hr.

Work Location: Santa Catalina Residence Hall

Working Days and Hours: Sun 6AM - 2:30PM, Mon - Thurs 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

Residential Operations is part of Housing, Dining, and Auxiliary Enterprises (HDAE). Residential Operations maintains properties consisting of residence halls, single student apartments, family student apartments, and dining commons serving over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. In addition to providing service to residents, Residential Operations maintains facilities that include conference centers, office spaces, and short term lodging and housing facilities. We welcome over 20,000 conference guests annually.

Benefits of Belonging

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Residence Hall Manager or Residence Hall Manager, performs duties in accordance with established standards and instruction, for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments and Dining Facilities. May be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the department. Promotes a customer service environment to residents and clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment which is conducive to meeting the mission of the organization and supports the EEP. Responsible for completing job duties that demonstrate support for the Operations Team. Initiates communication directly with co-workers and or supervisor to improve and clarify working relationships, identifying problems and concerns, and seeking resolution to work-related conflicts.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge and experience in utilizing the following equipment: vacuums, conventional and high-speed buffers, extractors and related custodial equipment desirable.
• Must have effective communication skills. Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multicultural work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years Custodial Experience
• Working experience in a College and/or University Residential or hospitality setting desired.
• Basic computer experience desired.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• For multi-hire positions: Some positions filled under this posting may be required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment 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, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 75% General Cleaning Duties - Completes custodial tasks within an assigned area and responsible for any student assistants working in that area. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms daily; fixtures, mirrors, tile showers, tile flooring and urinals. Replenishes restroom supplies. Disposes of trash. Utilizes the following equipment: cleaners, squirt bottles, squeegees, power washers, brooms, mops, mop wringer, hoses, brushes, towels and foam gun. Maintains hallways and stairways, lounges, public areas, office spaces, and building entrances; dusts and cleans windows. Utilizes the following equipment: squirt bottles, squeegee, aerosol can, canister/upright vacuum, mop, sweeper, wet mop, pressure washer and leaf blower. Maintains floors and carpets in all areas. Utilizes the following equipment: canister/upright vacuum, wet mop, broom/push broom, dust mop, power floor buffers, mop bucket/ringer, hot water extractor/steam cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, fans and de-humidifier. Scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using heavy (industrial type) power scrubber and buffers. Cleans and dusts furniture, display cases, fixtures, doors, walls and fabric covered wallboard. Utilizes the following equipment: cleaners, squirt bottles, aerosol cans, safety scraper, putty knife, high dusters, towels, doodle bugs, powered wall washing machine. May work on ladder. Washes window sills, glass surfaces, mirrors, all door trim and door fixtures. Utilizes the following equipment: cleaners, squirt bottles, towels and squeegee. Cleans elevators, including walls and operating hardware. Utilizes the following equipment: vacuum, broom, dust mop, wet mop, mop wringer, squirt bottles, cleaners and towels. Cleans rooms per schedule, dusting furniture, vacuuming floors, spotting and maintaining carpet, emptying trash, reporting any repairs, and other assigned tasks in accordance with approved standards and procedures. Checks operation of smoke detectors if requested, reports any malfunction to supervisor. Collects and places in containers or plastic bags trash and debris, places trash in collection area for removal by sanitation trucks. Replaces liners in wastebaskets. Moves heavy furniture, equipment, supplies as directed. Reports items that need repair and additional cleaning to Sr. Building Maintenance Worker, Custodial Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or the Work Order system.
• 20% Summer Conference Session - Summer Conference Session (Approx. June 20th through Sept. 20th) Provides daily linen change (sheets and towels) and room service to conferees. Vacuums, dusts, empties trash, makes beds (approximately 100 per day, provided number of conferees) and any other necessary cleaning tasks required. Supplies amenities to conferees. On a daily basis, performs all custodial tasks in addition to summer conference custodial duties. May be required to work as a team member in another building in order to meet the operational needs of the Summer Conference Season. Keeps carts and custodial supplies in a clean and well stocked condition. Maintains all equipment, ensuring that all is in a safe working condition. Participates in staff training and development workshops, retreats and meetings as determined by unit. Works effectively as a team member. Works effectively with an ethnically diverse student body and staff. Complies with department safety programs. Break Projects: Extensive, repetitive cleaning of fabric covered wallboard (power wall washing machine), Upholstery cleaning (power steam machine), steam cleaning carpets (hot water extractor/steam machine). Scrub, strip, wax and polish hard floor/tile surfaces (power scrubber and buffers). Safety Equipment Used: Overshoes, boots, rubber/latex/leather gloves, face shield/goggles, dust/mist respirator, rain gear, back supports and ear protection. Other tools used: screwdriver, socket wrench, pliers, cordless drills, putty knife, razor blades, scrapers, utility knife, portable two-way radio, linen carts, hand carts, hotel carts, chemical mixing system, plunger, spring loaded pick up tool.
• 5% Safety & Departmental Goals - Affirms and implements the departmental Educational Equity Plan comprising short and long term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing both students and staff for success in a multicultural society. Develops, promotes, adheres to safety rules, standards or techniques as an integral part of business. Adheres and implements the 20-minute work rule for all repetitive work tasks. Affirms and implements the departmental "Strategic Plan" designing goals and objectives that relate to the vision statement.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

• Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

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 under state or federal law.

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