Lead Custodian

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At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

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 undergraduate 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.

Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor the Lead Custodian is responsible for interior and exterior custodial duties, assisting with the direction of all custodial work and responsible for providing custodial services for all apartments and common buildings in Unit 1 Housing (e.g. central building, 5 student residence buildings, and Manville apartments).

02/06/2024

• Works with supervisor to plan daily and weekly work assignments.
• Provides leadership, directs, supports and trains Sr. Custodians to properly carry out assignments.
• Monitors performance of Sr. Custodians to identify training needs and works with the supervisor to provide the needed training.
• Communicates concerns and recommends solutions to management (e.g. staffing, equipment, cleaning products, etc.).
• Identifies and plans with the supervisor special cleaning as needed in the unit. Ensures that this special cleaning is done to meet departmental standards.
• Instructs staff in the safe use of chemicals and equipment.
• Assists in interviewing job applicants.
• Inventories, organizes, and restocks cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment under the supervision of the custodial supervisor.
• Assures staff keys and security are handled according to departmental policies.
• Assists supervisor with inspecting all areas on a regular basis, including work performed by outside vendors.

• Communicate with supervisor regularly; communicate with all levels of staff and customers.
• Assist supervisor with training staff in customer service best practices.
• Collaborate with various groups and entities (e.g. Front Office, Maintenance, and Resident Programs, etc.).

Provide quality customer service during each interaction with internal and external customers. Operate, maintain, and set up cleaning equipment. Perform detailed cleaning tasks in offices, lounges, common areas, lobbies, hallways, stairwells, and designated spaces.

• Dust, wipe, and clean moldings, windowsills, handrails…
• 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.
• Pick up 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.

• 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…