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Custodian Senior

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026 CLOSED ON 7/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian Senior position at UCLA?

Department Summary

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&HS team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600 H&HS team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve. AMAZING BENEFITS Starting Day One!

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Housing Supervisor, Housekeeping Manager, and Operations Manager, provide housekeeping services for the Housing Residential Halls, Apartments, Conference Facilities, and surrounding areas. Operate a variety of equipment to clean and maintain apartments, rooms, public areas, restrooms, and office/meeting spaces. Tasks are expected to be performed in accordance with the Department's expectations for quality customer service. Perform daily maid service and departure deep cleans during peak periods as directed by supervisors. This is a limited position.

Salary & Compensation

  • UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

  • Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions. (Required)
  • Ability to sweep, mop and pick up trash in apartments, stairwells, and common areas, utilizing a rolling hand-cart, lifting and carrying custodial supplies and equipment, weighing approximately 50 lbs for a distance of 30 feet. (Required)
  • Skills in using English words and phrases to complete work logs and understand simple oral instructions to complete work assignments. (Required)
  • Ability to work independently and complete assigned duties with minimum supervision inside and outside apartments, consistent with University policy. (Required)
  • Ability to work flexibly, often rotating assignments inside departments and outside in common areas. (Required)
  • Ability to operate floor sanding machine and shellac applicator and buffing machine. (Required)
  • Ability to operate trash compactor, street sweeper, and carpet extractors. (Required)
  • Ability to lift and move furniture and appliances from departments to storage areas or trash dumpsters, often up and down stairs. (Required)
  • Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License in order to drive a custodial van, maintenance pick-up truck, or electric cart and travel to other off/on-campus locations on a regular basis. (Required)
  • Ability to climb ladder, bend, stoop, or crawl as necessary to accomplish custodial duties. (Required)
  • Ability to arrive to work reliably and on time. (Required)
  • Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively as a team player. Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, managers, supervisors, customers/clients, and members of the public. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
  • Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
  • Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
  • Hours will vary. Evening, weekend and holiday work as business dictates. (Required)

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 5:00pm-1:30am. Hours vary based on operational needs

Union/Policy Covered

SX-Service

Complete Position Description

https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Custodian Senior (TBD_440)

Salary : $21 - $27

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