Sr. Custodian (5116C)
University of California
- Berkeley, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Dust, wipe, and clean moldings, windowsills, handrails, door tracks, radiators, furniture, inside windows on all floors and outside windows on ground floor levels, and other designated areas.
- Sweep, mop, and clean floors and stairwells.
- Strip or scrub floors using buffers, auto scrubbers, and other designated equipment.
- Vacuum, sweep, shampoo, and spot-clean rugs, carpet and other materials.
- Clean, polish and wax floors and some furniture.
- Clean fireplaces, mantels, screens; laundry machines; kitchen appliances.
- Clean and disinfect shower stalls; urinals and toilets; wash basins/sinks; mirrors, frames and shelves; painted and/or glass walls, partitions and doors; windows; locker fronts; ceiling, light covers and vents.
- Replace paper products as needed.
- Pick up trash and debris.
- Clean and empty wastebaskets and other receptacles.
- Pull trash chutes.
- Remove and transfer compost and recycling items to central location.
- Clear minor drain stoppages.
- Report damage and maintenance repair needs.
- Move and set up folding/stationary tables weighing up to 40 lbs.; arrange chairs and other furniture; clean rooms; follow check list for set-up arrangements and amenities to be provided on the tables. Clean chalk/white boards and rails.
- Perform occasional overtime and other custodial duties as requested by supervisor
- Remove all trash, tacks, tape, posters, papers and any other items adhered to any surface.
- Sweep and vacuum carpeted floors.
- As a team, move furniture weighing up to 240 lbs.; move furniture by rotation and ensure all areas of the floor are cleaned.
- Vacuum corners, under radiator, top of drapes, desk, drawers, back of drawers, foot lockers/drawer units; closets/wardrobes.
- Clean windows, sills, mirrors and light fixtures.
- Wash and damp-wipe all areas and surfaces of all furniture including closets/ wardrobes; footlockers/chests of drawers; bookcases; desks and desk chairs; chests of drawers; and under bed storage units.
- Wash and clean trash can walls, windows and tracks; and doors inside out.
- Turn mattresses and replace mattress pads.
- Report any damages.
- Collect, document location item was found, and turn any items forgotten by residents in to the Supervisor.
- Make beds, both independently and as a team with another Sr. Custodian.
- As a team, move furniture weighing up to 240 lbs.
- Empty trash, clean all surfaces, vacuum/sweep, put out amenities, change towels and linen, and report any damages.
- Bag and accurately count all linen.
- Deliver linen to buildings and ensure that all linen procedures are followed.
- Dust and clean light fixtures, Venetian blinds, vent covers, upholstered furniture.
- Custodial cleaning operation experience, including experience in use of custodial equipment such as buffers and floor machines, power washers, blowers, and vacuum cleaners.
- Knowledge of cleaning products and methods used to maintain different types of floor surfaces (tile, wood, cement, carpet).
- Knowledge of healthy and safe work practices, personal protective equipment (PPEs), and MSDS sheets.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lb. and move up to 100 lb.
- Ability to learn and practice security procedures related to unlocking/locking/securing of buildings and keys.
- Basic English skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), including ability to read documents, MSDS and warning labels in English.
- Ability to comprehend technical and safety documentation and follow oral and written instructions related to the use of position-related equipment, tools, and the safe use of chemicals.
- Ability to communicate clearly and convey information effectively in person, radio, etc.
- Ability to gain basic understanding/knowledge of University environment, mission, and operational needs
- Ability to work with minimum of supervision in isolated areas, or in a building with heavy customer traffic.
- Basic skill to evaluate, trouble-shoot inquiries, establish priorities, follow plans and complete goals/objectives.
- Ability to maintain respectful, civil, professional, and customer-friendly behavior.
- Excellent customer service skills, which include ability to take customer requests in customer-friendly manner and follow through.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Experience in custodial services, preferably in a college/university housing, hotel or property management.
- To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
- This is not a visa opportunity.
- This recruitment has 14 openings.