Lead Custodian, Dining Services

University of California Riverside
Riverside, California
Full Time

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Lead Custodian, Dining Services

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: Variable
Category: Campus Operations and Facilities
Salary: $43,952 - $60,322
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Auxiliary Services
Department: Marcus Van Vleet
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
UC Riverside's Dining Service is recruiting for a new Lead Custodian. The full salary range for the Lead Custodian is $21.05 - $28.89 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

***Please note the realized minimum pay for this position will be $25 an hour.***

The Lead Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment across all UCR Dining and Hospitality Services facilities, including dining halls. This role performs a wide range of custodial duties such as cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, kitchens, dining areas, classrooms, and residential spaces, as well as maintaining floors, windows, furniture, and equipment. The Lead Custodian also functions as a leader in the absence of the Custodial Assistant Manager, providing guidance to custodial staff, ensuring adherence to cleaning standards, and coordinating work assignments. Duties include responding to emergency cleanups, biohazard handling, preparing spaces for special events and conferences, and assisting with exterior maintenance. The role requires proficiency in using various cleaning equipment and the ability to move heavy items to ensure comprehensive sanitation and upkeep of facilities.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:
Requirements

Experience Requirements

2 years of custodial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required

Proven experience to safely use cleaners, solvents, and chemicals common to custodial work and the ability to clean areas on ceilings, walls, and floors requiring constant turning, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and crouching.

Required

Demonstrated experience performing custodial work in dining and kitchen facilities in compliance with health codes and procedures and knowledge of and experience in the prevention of food contamination in kitchen and dining facilities.

Preferred

Experience leading or supervising custodial/housekeeping staff and operations.

Preferred

License Requirements

CA driver's license.

Required

Special Conditions
Special

Must wear University issued shirt and name tag.

Required

Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

Required

Overtime

Required

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)

Required

Minimum Requirements

Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations.

Ability to safely work on ladders up to eighteen feet high, experience in the safe use of equipment and machinery common to custodial work including, but not limited to, floor stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, high pressure washers, carpet cleaning machines (bonnet, dry, hydro extraction, etc.) squeegees and brushes.

Ability to read and understand written or verbal instructions in English and reply both verbally and in writing. Prior experience and ability to prioritize work orders, routine work, emergency requests and the ability to choose the proper materials and equipment to accomplish the work in the most expeditious and safe manner. Knowledge of basic computer skills including but not limited to checking emails and using Outlook calendar.

Proven ability to perform physically demanding work, safely lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds to and from pickup trucks, carts, and loading docks using hand trucks, dollies or other moving devices.

Ability to work in inclement weather, dusty, wet, vaporous and smelly environments that may include, but not limited to, cleaning solvents, paints, sawdust, various construction/demolition dust and debris, raw sewage, vomit, rain, high heat and humidity.

Demonstrated ability to work in areas for prolonged periods of time with constant noise from machinery such as vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning 'steam' machines, drying, supply and exhaust fans.

Knowledge of the safe and proper clean-up of bio-hazards such as rodent droppings, vomit, blood and raw sewage and working knowledge on the proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets. Basic knowledge in the safe and proper procedures when asbestos, lead paint, or mold is suspected when performing any of the essential job functions and knowledge of the applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job, including SB 198 (Illness and Injury Prevention Program).

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of chemicals used in cleaning restaurants and their proper usage and storage.

Knowledge of multi-purpose room set-ups, including but not limited to, classroom, theater and banquet style seating.

Knowledge of how to read and understand chemical safety data sheets.

Ability to train and direct student assistants in the performance of custodial duties.

Additional Information:
Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information
Job Title
CUSTODIAN LD Job Code
005113 Grade
Department Head
Marcus Van Vleet Supervisor
Devin Alcantara

Department Custom Scope
The Lead Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment across all UCR Dining and Hospitality Services facilities, including dining halls. This role performs a wide range of custodial duties such as cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, kitchens, dining areas, classrooms, and residential spaces, as well as maintaining floors, windows, furniture, and equipment. The Lead Custodian also functions as a leader in the absence of the Custodial Assistant Manager, providing guidance to custodial staff, ensuring adherence to cleaning standards, and coordinating work assignments. Duties include responding to emergency cleanups, biohazard handling, preparing spaces for special events and conferences, and assisting with exterior maintenance. The role requires proficiency in using various cleaning equipment and the ability to move heavy items to ensure comprehensive sanitation and upkeep of facilities.

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time

GENERAL CLEANING - Work in all phases of both the routine or emergency cleaning and general maintenance of Housing Services; Dining, Residence Halls, and Campus Apartments., by using various cleaning chemicals and hand tools common to the custodial/housekeeping trade. Utilize equipment to strip, wax, polish, clean, buff and maintain the appearance of all Dining and food preparation areas and kitchen areas. Clean and sanitize shelves, counters, sinks, drains, basins and all kitchen equipment. Degrease hoods, vents, filters, walls, stoves and ovens. Wash all food carts, ladders and racks. Scrub and clean walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, equipment, toilets, showers, refrigerators, drinking fountains and furniture. Launder towels in the dining facilities. Clean carpets, upholstery, ceramic and vinyl tile floors and windows. Maintain exterior of buildings by sweeping or 'blowing down' sidewalks, stairs and cleaning with high-pressure washers and riding sidewalk scrubbers. Clean and sanitize tables and chairs at outside eating areas. Lock and secure building each night.

55%

LEAD CUSTODIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Leads, guides, and clarifies daily instructions to custodial team. Acts as the subject matter expert related to custodial duties, equipment, and cleaning chemicals. Makes recommendations on staff, equipment, materials and other sources of cost savings or efficiency improvements. Makes recommendations on work assignments based on individual skill sets. Trains new and existing team members on campus systems, procedures and methods. Establishes and maintains a high level of professionalism that supports collaboration and problem solving while building strong working relationships with customers, supervisors, colleagues, contractors and campus partners. Establishes and maintains a high level of professionalism that supports collaboration and problem solving while building strong working relationships with customers, supervisors, colleagues, contractors and campus partners. May perform job walks or scope work, as necessary; may assist with developing estimates for labor and material. Oversees the maintenance of tools and equipment; ensures the safe operation of equipment and safety procedures are followed when performing work. Provides administrative support by processing work order requests; prepares written documentation of work performed in a clear and concise manner.

15%

SAFETY - Safely move or modify furniture including, but not limited to, beds, desks, tables, office furniture and fixtures. Moving may be accomplished by hand, moving carts or dollies. Set-up and restore special events according to contracts. The work is done to accommodate the needs of conference groups, annual residents, refurbishment projects and office staff moves. Transporting food and/or products and other related materials needed for production from one facility to another (may include the use of University vehicles).

10%

HOUSEKEEPING/OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Physically work in all phases of housekeeping/custodial positions, as needed, to provide relief in areas where co-workers are out on sick/personal leave or vacations.
Injury Illness Prevention Program Guidelines:
* Work in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk.
Comply with applicable policies and procedures and regulations, using personal
safety gear, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and
reporting unsafe conditions.
* Must be able to exert well-paced mobility of up to four hours in length and
stand continuously throughout an eight hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces.
* Must be able to move 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
following proper safety guidelines.
* Must be able to stand, walk, climb, stoop, push, pull, reach, and crouch for
extended periods of time, as required to complete job assignments.
* Ability to work in temperature extremes, continuous noise, and physical risks
found in food service environments.

Perform needed housekeeping duties for summer conference groups that includes, but is not limited to, cleaning rooms, changing bedding linens, exchanging towels and other amenities.

PEST CONTROL - Assist with the routine and emergency control of varmints and insects. Accomplished by using various safety approved sprays and powders for the routine insect control of all buildings. Work can include the cleaning and disposal of both animal droppings and dead animals. Thus establishing and maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary environment for residents and staff.

COMMUNICATION - Communicate with supervisor, residents and staff, all necessary work related information verbally and in writing. Respond to daily work orders to perform necessary emergency cleaning, moving or furniture adjustments.

TRASH AND LARGE DEBRIS REMOVAL - Daily moving of trash dumpsters from interior to building exteriors for pick-up by waste management vehicles. Moving empty dumpsters back into buildings. Hand pushing, truck pick-up with dumpster lift gate capabilities, or moving with connecting train type system may be used to accomplish moving. Assist with emergency trash clean-up, cardboard box break down and disposing of waste materials into recycling dumpsters. Empty and clean, as needed all types of building recycling and trash containers. Work with Maintenance Operations to accomplish major refurbishment projects by cleaning construction debris, moving furniture and large carpet rolls and performing final construction clean-up as directed by supervisor.

5%

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Originally Posted on: 7/19/2025

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