Lead Custodian - 138270

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds at the University of California San Diego. FM also has a robust team of professionals who provide Construction Management services for Deferred Maintenance, Strategic Energy, Faculty Recruitment Lab Renovations, and non-Capital Improvement projects which typically range up to $1M for renovation work and $5M for Maintenance and Energy projects. Responsibilities of the Project Management team include: project programming, planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents, contract documents, bidding and award of contracts, construction inspections, and construction administration. FM's Project Management Unit is a comprehensive organization whose objectives are to complete University construction projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of its clients.

Under supervision of the Senior Custodial Supervisor, the Lead Custodian assists in the scheduling, assigning and coordination of the work of one or more teams of Senior Custodians. Lead Custodians assist in determining duties; utilization of materials and equipment; development of work methods; and the ordering, issuing and/or storing of custodial materials and equipment. Prepares and maintains daily time and payroll records for Supervisor's approval. Assists Custodians with labor entries in work management and payroll systems. Inspects assigned buildings and custodial work assignments to ensure that custodial standards are met and work is being done in a safe and efficient manner. Provides on-the-job training to employees in cleaning techniques, maintenance and use of equipment and cleaning supplies. Is responsible for daily distribution and collection of custodial keys to custodial staff. Completes emails, any required forms, attendance reports and supply orders using Customer Portal system. Reviews status reports such as daily activity logs to ensure smooth transition between shifts. Conducts quarterly supply inventories and orders supplies monthly. Writes, submits, or calls-in maintenance work orders. Perform custodial duties per Facilities Management's (FM) Building Services' task and frequency schedule or during staff absences and vacations. Effectively communicates with staff and with internal and external customers. Responds to any requests for assistance, including emergency assistance, via radio, telephone or other communication regarding flood calls, spill containment and slip hazards. Provides urgent custodial assistance to Campus Police and/or other areas of Facilities Management as necessary. Instruct Senior Custodians in department's uniform standards and use of proper safety gear to ensure work practices comply with departmental expectations, safety rules and work methods.

• At least two (2) years experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience performing professional cleaning or housekeeping duties in a large scale environment such as a University or Hospital setting.

• Experience leading a team of custodians. Ability to effectively prioritize, meet deadlines, direct and coordinate a variety of custodial duties such as the cleaning of rooms, labs, floors and surfaces.

• Experience conducting basic inspections for cleanliness, and monitoring the cleaning and sanitizing of facilities

• Experience using various computer systems and applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database management, electronic mail, internet (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Outlook, etc.). Ability to transfer information and figures into report format. Written and computer skills must be sufficient to complete basic forms, logs, reports and email correspondence.

• Experience operating and providing training on the use of wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbers, polishers, carpet cleaners and steam extractors to perform comprehensive floor care including: stripping, waxing and buffing hard and resilient floors as well as shampooing carpeted areas.

• Demonstrated ability to train and instruct a diverse workforce utilizing strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Strong knowledge of safe use of cleaning solutions and supplies, including safe chemical use and mixture.

• Experience using verbal communication skills to provide customer service and to respond to custodial and emergency requests.

• Ability to safeguard keys issued for the securing of rooms and buildings in assigned areas.

• Experience performing minor maintenance on custodial equipment and determining when building repairs and equipment replacement are necessary.

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.

• Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing and electronically with internal and external customers from diverse backgrounds.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

• DMV check and clearance required prior to hire.

• May be required to work overtime as operationally necessary.

• Ability to work in morgues/gross anatomy/pathological laboratories where human/animal bodies or parts thereof may be exposed to view of the worker and/ or contaminated by radioactive biohazardous substances.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace