Per Diem Custodian, MC Irvine- Culinary & Nutrition Services- Variable Shift - University of California, Irvine

Position Summary:

The University of California, Irvine, a career destination unlike any other, is built upon a rich history of academic and healthcare excellence. We are supported by a globally unique team of academic professionals, researchers, medical experts, and staff. Guided by our mission, vision, and strategic pillars, we thrive in a collaborative environment. We celebrate and leverage the diverse experiences and perspectives of our UCI community to continue to push the boundaries of innovation. Your opportunity to be a part of an award winning team, advancing your career journey, is now!

Reporting to the Nutrition Manager, the Senior Custodian performs skilled and semi-skilled cleaning, housekeeping and/or general maintenance duties in acute and non-acute in-patient, out-patient and non-patient areas. Exercises care and caution in the use of supplies and equipment while performing custodial tasks. Performs resilient tile and carpet care maintenance tasks (stripping, waxing, and carpet extraction/shampooing). Other various related housekeeping duties may be performed as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Wears appropriate protective gear, using proper gowning techniques while cleaning isolation and non-isolation rooms as directed per departmental policy. Dispose of all re-usable and disposable equipment appropriately. 0%
• Upon patient discharge, completely washes all bed parts and makes bed using clean linen. Removes and replaces soiled disposable or reusable draperies, marking them with the correct floor and room number. Also reports the status of all discharge rooms via the computerized tracking system. 35%
• Strips and waxes floors appropriately by type, ensuring cleanliness of all corners, edges, and baseboards. Performs carpet extraction and shampooing appropriately. 10%
• Reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to management in a timely manner and tags approiately 0%
• Maintains knowledge of Medical Center and departmental policies relating to cleanliness standards, as well as the preparation and maintenance of chemical solutions within established guidelines. 0%
• Maintain knowledge of Medical Center and departmental policies relating to appropriate cleanliness standards, as well as the preparation and maintenance of chemical solutions within established guidelines. This includes keeping a clean and complete custodial cart, ensuring appropriate chemicals and supplies are readily available in all work areas, shops and equipment rooms. All equipment should be maintained to ensure a safe and productive completion of assignments. Appropriate protective gear, using proper gowning techniques while cleaning isolation and non-isolation rooms as directed per departmental policy and disposing of all re-usable and disposable equipment. Any broken or malfunctioning equipment should be tagged appropriately and be reported to management in a timely manner. 10%
• Maintain a clean and complete custodial cart, ensuring chemicals and supplies are readily available, also maintains all equipment in good working order to ensure safe and productive completion of assignments. 0%
• Assists in organizing materials, supplies, inventories and surplus items while maintaining job sites, work areas, shops and equipment rooms. 0%
• Appropriately clean/disinfect all restrooms. Clean/polish all furniture, appliances, surfaces and glass panels. Dust, sweep, mop and vacuum all traffic lanes, breezeways, walkways, stairwells and carpeted areas using appropriate disinfectants. High dust all ledges, vents, blinds, lights and door frames. 40%
• Accurately identifies non-biohazardous, hazardous, chemotherapy, sharps and recyclable waste items, while effectively removing, transporting, sorting and storing such items in the appropriate holding areas. Effectively cleans and disinfects waste cans per department standards. 5%

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a service industry position
• Previous experience interacting with internal and external customers
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Ability to work in various locations, as well as rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated custodial experience working in healthcare environment

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.