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University of California, Davis
Senior Custodian (Housing) (Custodian Sr)
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$40,719 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Perform a full range of cleaning tasks, individually or as part of a group, on a daily basis in residence halls and other designated areas. Perform seasonal and as-needed project work. Support SHDS Conference Housing operations. Sweep, mop, scrub residential floors. Empty waste receptacles; replace light bulbs; fill soap and paper product dispensers. Sweep and wash outside walkways and entrances to facilities. Vacuum rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, mattresses, pillows, and other designated materials. Clean and disinfect restrooms and shower rooms; including but not limited to walls, shower stalls, sinks, toilets, mirrors, fixtures, shower curtains, and floors. Dust and clean furniture, woodwork, light fixtures, blinds, cabinets, painted walls, radiators, grill ducts, filing cabinets and other equipment, and other surfaces. Operate, set up, and dismantle a full range of cleaning equipment, including hand and power tools, vacuum cleaners, buffers, wall washing machines; wet/dry vacuums, waxers, floor scrubbing and polishing machines. Clean partitions, glass, mirrors, showcases, glass panels, inside windows on all floors and outside windows on ground floor level. Maintain supplies and custodial closets; tracking and communicating inventory and low stock. Ensure chemical safety and appropriate chemical use via regular review of, and familiarity with, MSDS chemical information. Report building security; report safety and sanitation hazards. Wax and/or polish furniture, woodwork, light fixtures, blinds, cabinets, painted walls, radiators, grill ducts, filing cabinets and other equipment, and other surfaces. Utilize powered equipment, such as power washers, to clean external residential areas. Strip, wax, and polish floors by hand and using power equipment. Shampoo and steam clean rugs and carpets. Clean trash chutes; manage dumpsters and disposal sites. Turn over conference housing guest rooms upon group departures; clean and inspect rooms post-stay to prepare for next group of conference housing arrivals. Clean individual restrooms and communal restrooms to University and Department standards daily and upon guest departure. Provide conference housing guest linen service; clean bed sheets, mattress covers, pillowcases, blankets, and towels. Provide clean linen delivery to rooms.
Apply By Date :
August 31 st 2026 by 11:59PM Qualifications Minimum Qualifications- For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position High School Diploma and 2 years related custodial cleaning experience Experience performing custodial work.
- General Custodial Cleaning 20%
- Projects 15%
- Conference Housing Custodial Support Department Overview Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owner/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range:
$26.78 /hr.- $34.
Salary Frequency:
Bi-weekly Salary Grade:
STEPS UC
Job Title:
CUSTODIAN SR UC
Job Code:
005116Number of Positions:
2Appointment Type:
Staff:
Career Percentage of Time:
100 % Shift (Work Schedule):TBD Location:
Davis Union Representation:
SX-Service Workers Benefits Eligible:
Yes This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees . High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans Supplemental insurance offered including additional life , short/long term disability , pet insurance , legal coverage , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Pregnancy and Parental Leave , Family & Medical Leave , Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees Physical Demands Standing- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Walking
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Sitting
- Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs
- Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs
- Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Squatting/Kneeling
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Twisting
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Reaching overhead
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion
- Occasional Up to 3 Hours Environmental Demands Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Loud noise levels
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Marked changes in humidity or temperature
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Microwave/Radiation
- Occasional Up to 3 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Extreme Temperatures
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Communication skills
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Numerical skills
- Occasional Up to 3 Hours Constant Interaction
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Customer/Patient Contact
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014.
- Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements