Lead Custodian

Who We Are

Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Student Housing is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 6 housing communities and 3 support units, with more than 300 staff employees, 300-400 student employees and an operating budget of $120 million. Student Housing provides housing for approximately 9,000 undergraduates, graduate students and their families in over 250 buildings and approximately 3.3 million sq. ft. Currently, Student Housing houses 51% of UCI's enrolled students (in conjunction with American Campus Communities, UCI's 3rd party housing partner) with a goal of housing 60% as part of the campus Long Range Development Plan (LRDP).

Student Housing also provides maintenance and repair services to student residents.

The Department of Student Housing builds, maintains and operates facilities that promote and support a learning-centered and resident-focused organization. Under supervision the incumbent performs skilled and semi-skilled cleaning, housekeeping, and/or general maintenance duties for most of their time which requires a greater degree of training, skill, independence of action, physical effort and experience than found at the custodial level. Incumbents will operate pressure washers, carpet extraction machines and other equipment required to maintain the facilities in Student Housing.

Assignments could include residence halls or apartments, occupied or unoccupied units, common areas/buildings and/or exterior locations. Responsible for the setup and take down of special equipment and furniture. Ability to read, write and speak English to directly communicate with staff and students. Incumbent is responsible for security and maintenance of master keys and assigned equipment. Required to drive a motorized cart and University vehicle to complete job duties.

Work may include evenings, weekends, and overtime. Serves as a work group lead to other custodial staff, temporary and/or student staff. Assists supervisor with various tasks. Serves as a resource and provides guidance for completing custodial work and special projects as assigned within Housing.

• Ability to follow, model and promote conduct that adheres to the University of California Principles of Community.
• Custodial or related cleaning experience.
• Skill to operate pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, buffers, wet/dry vacs, carpet shampooers and other floor care equipment.
• Ability to sweep, dust mop, polish and perform semi-skilled housekeeping and general maintenance duties of hanging blinds and draperies which require a greater degree of skill, training, independence of action & physical effort and experience.
• Ability to read and write English to submit written reports and work orders.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle. Requires a California driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work as part of a team and serve as the work leader for a small group of custodians, temporary staff or student staff.
• California Driver's License.
• Custodial or related cleaning experience.

• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

• Possess a valid California driver’s license
• Available for overtime and weekend work. Work schedules are subject to change to meet department’s needs. Department can require overtime work to meet…