Custodian II

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for regularly cleaning and maintaining all assigned areas and equipment:

• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains all pots, pans, and dishes.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains all employee restroom areas
• Empties trash, replace liners and cleans trash receptacles and lids as needed.
• Breaks down and disposes of all boxes and containers at appropriate disposal sites; recycles empty cans and bottles.
• Maintains assigned floor areas, including underneath and behind all equipment and adjacent hallway areas.
• Cleans and maintains dock areas and elevator doors, and floors.
• Cleans and maintains custodial closet.
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment (vacuum, buffer, mops, broom, etc.).
• Scrubs and replaces floor mats.
• Cleans and sanitizes floor sinks.
• Maintains walls, windows, and fixtures in all assigned areas.
• Cleans and maintains all furniture.
• Cleans, polishes, and maintains stainless steel and glass surfaces.
• Cleans and maintains employee locker rooms.
• Maintains Hazmat labeling on all cleaning products
• Cleans related work office areas
• Cleans and maintains all walk-ins.
• Cleans and maintains back-of-the-house areas in the Deli, Bakery, and as needed in the JCP concessions; this includes the floors, walls, countertops, refrigerators, utensils, cooktops, etc., as assigned.

Responsible for deep cleaning projects as assigned:

• Cleans portable warmers and kitchen racks,
• Cleans all gaskets in walk-ins, freezers, and warmers.
• Cleans fans in office areas and fan covers in walk-ins.
• Washes utensil drawers.
• Polishes floors.
• Cleans gas cart and cover as well as van interior
• Cleans refrigerators and shelving.

Miscellaneous responsibilities:

• Cleans host kitchens as necessary.
• Assists with and performs event setups and cleanups as requested.
• Helps cooks with kitchen prep as requested.
• Reports necessary equipment needs and repairs to supervisor promptly.
• Understands and follows University and Dining Services policies
• Implements and maintains proper sanitation and safety standards in the workplace at all times.

Special Conditions of Employment:

May be laid off during semester breaks (December/January and May). Required to work flexible hours, including weekends and some holidays. During intersession and summer conference periods, may be required to change scheduled hours and work a variety of areas depending on the need of the department. Must be able to work with various cleaning chemicals, which require the use of goggles and gloves.

Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. For more regarding information USD's COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a minimum of one year of related job experience and demonstrated proficiency in modern cleaning methods and techniques.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Must be able to complete simple forms and conduct simple inventories of supplies.
• Must be able to maintain good working relations with students, faculty and staff, and adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate basic mechanical cleaning equipment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must complete a 3-hour sanitation class as required by the San Diego Health Department.
• Must complete the University’s Hazmat Communication Program.

Performance Expectations: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Possess good communication skills; able to communicate concerns, report accidents, and provide information regarding safety issues and equipment/supply needs.
• Understanding of cleaning solutions, use, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements as they pertain to dining service functions.
• Understanding of and knowledge of safe handling of chemicals and MSDS rules and regulations.
• Ability to organize work and materials for maximum productivity.
• Possess excellent personal hygiene as set forth in the Dining Services grooming and appearance standards.
• Ability to work well with others, understand instructions and accept constructive criticism.
• Knowledge of energy conservation measures and ability to utilize them whenever applicable.
• Strong skills in the use of specific equipment and tools, as identified below.

$20.49 - $20.50 per hour; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.