Senior Custodian

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Residential and Student Services Programs (RSSP) is part of the Division of Student Affairs under the direction of an Associate Vice Chancellor. RSSP provides and manages student housing, custodial and maintenance services, security/safety, capital and minor capital projects, residential education programs, self-operated dining services, campus , as well as early care & education services for students, faculty, and staff. RSSP also conducts a summer conference and year-round catering/events business and manages faculty apartments.

RSSP's annual revenue exceeds $, with a $ operating budget, and the department employs over 2500 career, limited, contract and student employees, creating a "culture of care" for students, guests, customers and stakeholders.

Residential and Student Services Programs (RSSP) is part of the Division of Student Affairs under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of RSSP. RSSP provides residential student housing, family housing, residential life programs, facilities services (maintenance/design, custodial, desk operations) self-operated dining services for undergrad and graduate students and their families, as well as child care services for students, faculty, and staff.

RSSP also conducts a year-round conference business, operates seven campus restaurants, and manages several faculty apartments. The Senior Custodian reports directly to the Custodial Supervisor or Lead Custodian and performs all duties assigned. The position is responsible for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of specific areas using approved products, methods and frequencies which have been approved by the Custodial Supervisor.

The First Review Date for this job is
: 11/20/2025.

CUSTODIAL DUTIES

• Provide quality customer service during each interaction with internal and external customers.
• Operate, maintain, set up and dismantle a full range of cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, buffers, pressure washing equipment, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines.
• In Offices, Lounges, Student Common Areas, Lobbies, Hallways, Stairwells, Walkways, Outside Steps, Terraces, Balconies, Trash and Laundry Rooms, Kitchenettes, and Other Designated Areas: dust, wipe, and clean moldings, windowsills, handrails, door tracks, radiators, furniture, inside windows on all floors and outside windows on ground floor levels, and other designated areas.
• Sweep, mop, and clean floors and stairwells.
• Strip or scrub floors using buffers, auto scrubbers, and other designated equipment.
• Vacuum, sweep, shampoo, and spot-clean rugs, carpet and other materials.
• Clean, polish and wax floors and some furniture.
• Clean fireplaces, mantels, screens; laundry machines; kitchen appliances.
• Clean and disinfect shower stalls; urinals and toilets; wash basins/sinks; mirrors, frames and shelves; painted and/or glass walls, partitions and doors; windows; locker fronts; ceiling, light covers and vents.
• Replace paper products as needed.
• Pickup trash and debris; clean and empty wastebaskets and other receptacles.
• Pull trash chutes.
• Remove and transfer compost and recycling items to central location.
• Clear minor drain stoppages.
• Report damage and maintenance repair needs.

Residential/Meeting Room Set-ups

• Move and set up folding/stationary tables weighing up to 40 lbs; arrange chairs and other furniture; clean rooms; follow check list for set-up arrangements and amenities to be provided on the tables.
• Clean chalk/white boards and rails.

Perform occasional overtime and other custodial duties as requested by supervisor.

CONFERENCE OPERATIONS

• Make beds, both independently and as a team with another Sr.…