Senior Custodian
UC San Francisco (UCSF) · San Francisco, California, United States
Employment Duration: 2 months (w/ potential for extension)
The Senior Custodian is responsible for providing a clean, safe, and sanitary environment within assigned areas of the medical center. Under the direction of a Custodial Supervisor, Lead Custodian, or Facilities & Safety Manager, this role performs cleaning, floor care, waste/linen collection, supply maintenance, and other duties essential to maintaining hospital standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Collection & Disposal of Solid Waste and Soiled Linen
- Follow Infection Control Policies.
- Empty and clean waste receptacles; replace liners.
- Collect and transport infectious and non-infectious waste.
- Transport soiled linen from patient care areas using appropriate equipment.
- Use tilt trucks and hand trucks for waste transport and disposal.
Floor Care
- Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, and spot mop hard floors.
- Vacuum and spot clean carpets in patient and non-patient areas.
- Strip, scrub, seal, and finish floors.
- Shampoo carpets, upholstery, and furniture.
- Operate powered cleaning equipment (polishers, scrubbers, burnishers, steam cleaners, extractors, etc.).
General Cleaning
- Clean and/or dust furniture, fixtures, equipment, and surfaces across clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Sanitize restrooms, showers, tubs, sinks, mirrors, dispensers, vents, blinds, and additional fixtures.
- Use ladders or step stools as required for high-level cleaning.
- Perform patient discharge cleaning when assigned, including cleaning beds, gurneys, chart racks, and equipment.
Supplies & Equipment
- Requisition paper goods, soap, chemicals, shampoo, wax, mop heads, and floor pads.
- Follow safety guidelines when mixing cleaning solutions.
- Maintain supply closets with labeled materials.
- Refill spray bottles and dispensers as needed.
Other Duties
- Perform duties assigned by supervisor based on operational needs.
- Clean medication storage areas after completing required competency.
- Move beds and lightweight furniture as needed.
- Maintain security of assigned areas and report hazards, damage, or unauthorized presence.
- Respond to emergencies such as floods, fires, or disasters.
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Required Qualifications:
- Six months of experience in hospital, hotel, or industrial janitorial cleaning.
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral/written instructions.
- Ability to meet physical job demands, including standing/walking most of the day; lifting up to 50 lbs; and moving equipment.
- Ability to follow established cleaning procedures and safety standards.
- Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and floor-care equipment.
- Ability to work any area or shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Excellent attendance, reliability, and ability to maintain positive working relationships.
- Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of custodial experience in a hospital, hotel, or industrial environment.
- Completion of basic custodial training (preferred but not required).