Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owner/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu.

Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement: Student Housing and Dining Services, is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform a full range of cleaning tasks, individually or as part of a group, on a daily basis in residence halls and other designated areas. Dust, clean, or polish furniture, woodwork, light fixtures, blinds, cabinets, painted walls, windows, and other surfaces. Disinfect/clean restrooms. Vacuum carpets, upholstered furniture, bedding and other designated materials.

Please Note: Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manipulate or assemble objects.
• Lift, push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Wear and maintain approved safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection.
• Reach, stoop, bend, and kneel, to retrieve items from areas within the residence facilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Successful completion of a Pre-Placement Medical Exam provided by Employee Health Services.
• Work alone in a building with heavy traffic.
• Work in areas where hazardous materials are present.
• Specific hazards include custodial cleaning supplies such as acid cleaners, ammonia, lye and bleach as well as blood and other potentially infectious materials. Facilities may have asbestos-containing construction materials.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Additional information and specifics regarding the policy are available at http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/index.html
• Position is a mandatory reporter for known or suspected child abuse and requires that a statement acknowledging the requirement to report child abuse be signed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Experience performing custodial work.
• Experience using and knowledge of basic materials and equipment used in custodial work. (i.e., carpet cleaners, vacuums and floor polishers).
• Knowledge of cleaning solvents, degreasers, disinfectants, floor finishes, and other related chemicals used in custodial work.
• Communication skills to interact effectively with residents and staff.
• Skills to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Preferred:

• Skills to organize and prioritize workload to complete work effectively.
• Knowledge of standard safety precautions and rules used in custodial work.
• Basic customer service skills to interact with a diverse population.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Until you are compliant with the Vaccination Program, you must follow the enhanced testing and face covering requirements for unvaccinated Employees.

No Smoking

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.