Sr. Custodian

Job Summary :

Under the immediate supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, the incumbent performs the followings duties adhering to UCSF & department policies and procedures:

The incumbent will be perform cleaning duties for clinical setting in patient care areas, public areas and offices.  This position will require to load and unload trash receptacles, collects and transports recyclable materials. Fills soap and towel dispensers, reports on building equipment and supply needs, ensures the security of assigned spaces, performs specialized cleaning in laboratory and medical spaces, and moves, sets up, and takes down furniture and appliances as required.

As an employee, you will have the opportunity to learn and continue to grow in your career, enjoy one of the best benefits packages available, and work with a diverse staff who are committed to supporting our mission.  This position will require successful completion of a background check/clearance and health clearance. 

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Previous hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hotel cleaning experience is preferred.
• Is able to organize and prioritize work.
• Must possess good verbal and written communications skills.
• Must read, speak, and understand English.
• Basic arithmetic skills are required.
• Ability to read, write and follow simple oral and written instructions in English. Ability to speak clearly in English.
• Willingness and ability to tolerate, occasionally, some unpleasant sight and odors, e.g. blood, chemical odors, remains of vomiting, etc.
• Good grooming and personal cleanliness and willingness to wear prescribed attire.
• Ability to meet physical demands involved.  Stands and walks most of working day.  A turn stoops, crouches, and reaches in performing cleaning tasks.  Lift and carries up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift and move furniture and equipment and perform duties using gloves if skin cannot tolerate cleaning chemicals or solutions.
• Willingness to work in any area or shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as requested.
• Ability to clean and maintain assigned areas in conformance with established procedures and standards.
• Ability to apply appropriates cleaning methods and techniques in special areas following given guidelines.
• General knowledge of equipment needed in emergencies such as floods, disaster or fires.
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationship with associates, supervisor and clinical staff members.
• Background check, UCSF Occupational Health clearance, and physical examination is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Up to one year of satisfactory work experience in hospitals, hotels and industrial janitorial cleaning.
• Successful completion of basic custodial training
• Computer (PC) experience 

• Good working knowledge of appropriate cleaning methods, material and proper use and care of floor machines e.g. Buffers, electric or battery operated automatic scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, shampooed/scrubbing machines, regular floor stripper/scrubber, floor drier, electric or gasoline air floor sweepers.