CUSTODIAN SR (Senior Custodian - Hood Cleaner)

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. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu.Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement: Student Housing and Dining Services, is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Job Summary

Perform a full range of advanced cleaning tasks, primarily with maintaining hood exhaust vents and floor degreasing, individually or as part of a group, on a daily basis within residential and retail dining facilities. Remove, clean, scrub, and reinstall hood baffles, drip pans, filters, and floors for and around each hood vent. Complete general custodial duties including disinfecting/cleaning restrooms, vacuuming carpets, upholstered furniture, bedding and other designated materials.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift, push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Wear and maintain approved safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection.
• Reach, stoop, bend, and kneel, to retrieve items from areas within the residence facilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Successful completion of a Pre-Placement Medical Exam provided by Employee Health Services.
• Work alone in a building with heavy traffic.
• Work in areas where hazardous materials are present.
• Specific hazards include custodial cleaning supplies such as acid cleaners, ammonia, lye and bleach as well as blood and other potentially infectious materials. Facilities may have asbestos-containing construction materials.
• Position is a mandatory reporter for known or suspected child abuse and requires that a statement acknowledging the requirement to report child abuse be signed.
• PLEASE NOTE: This position will be required to work the night shift; 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience performing advanced custodial work
• Experience using and knowledge of basic materials and equipment used in custodial work. (i.e., carpet cleaners, vacuums and floor polishers).

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Knowledge of cleaning solvents, degreasers, disinfectants, floor finishes, and other related chemicals used in custodial work.
• Strong Customer Service and Communication skills along with the ability to complete tasks while customers are present with safety being a high priority.
• Being able to work safely in physically challenges spaces.
• Being able to read and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on all Chemicals used in the profession and comply with all safety rules.
• Skills to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience with Dining custodial duties, primarily with hood cleaning.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Skills to organize and prioritize workload to complete work effectively.
• Knowledge of standard safety precautions and rules used in custodial work.
• Basic customer service skills to interact with a diverse population.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.