Senior Custodian

Employment Duration: 2 months (w/ potential for extension)

The Senior Custodian is responsible for providing a clean, safe, and sanitary environment within assigned areas of the medical center. Under the direction of a Custodial Supervisor, Lead Custodian, or Facilities & Safety Manager, this role performs cleaning, floor care, waste/linen collection, supply maintenance, and other duties essential to maintaining hospital standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Collection & Disposal of Solid Waste and Soiled Linen

• Follow Infection Control Policies.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles; replace liners.
• Collect and transport infectious and non-infectious waste.
• Transport soiled linen from patient care areas using appropriate equipment.
• Use tilt trucks and hand trucks for waste transport and disposal.

Floor Care

• Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, and spot mop hard floors.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets in patient and non-patient areas.
• Strip, scrub, seal, and finish floors.
• Shampoo carpets, upholstery, and furniture.
• Operate powered cleaning equipment (polishers, scrubbers, burnishers, steam cleaners, extractors, etc.).

General Cleaning

• Clean and/or dust furniture, fixtures, equipment, and surfaces across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Sanitize restrooms, showers, tubs, sinks, mirrors, dispensers, vents, blinds, and additional fixtures.
• Use ladders or step stools as required for high-level cleaning.
• Perform patient discharge cleaning when assigned, including cleaning beds, gurneys, chart racks, and equipment.

Supplies & Equipment

• Requisition paper goods, soap, chemicals, shampoo, wax, mop heads, and floor pads.
• Follow safety guidelines when mixing cleaning solutions.
• Maintain supply closets with labeled materials.
• Refill spray bottles and dispensers as needed.

Other Duties

• Perform duties assigned by supervisor based on operational needs.
• Clean medication storage areas after completing required competency.
• Move beds and lightweight furniture as needed.
• Maintain security of assigned areas and report hazards, damage, or unauthorized presence.
• Respond to emergencies such as floods, fires, or disasters.

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Required Qualifications: 

• Six months of experience in hospital, hotel, or industrial janitorial cleaning.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral/written instructions.
• Ability to meet physical job demands, including standing/walking most of the day; lifting up to 50 lbs; and moving equipment.
• Ability to follow established cleaning procedures and safety standards.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and floor-care equipment.
• Ability to work any area or shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Excellent attendance, reliability, and ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of custodial experience in a hospital, hotel, or industrial environment.
• Completion of basic custodial training (preferred but not required).