TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (TES) CUSTODIAN SR

Custodian/Sr. Custodian

This position will perform a variety of tasks included but not limited to cleaning, housekeeping and custodial duties in a hospital, clinic, hotel, or college campus environment. May be required to clean buildings, offices, patient rooms, various campus facilities, restrooms, lounges, dormitories, classrooms, auditoriums, sports facilities, hallways, exterior/other designated areas, and/or general maintenance throughout the UC Davis Campus, working independently or as part of a team ensuring building security. May be required to operate auto scrubbers, wet vacuums, upholstery shampoo machines, carpet extractors and buffers to maintain floors and furniture.

Apply By Date

(3/20/2026 at 11:59pm); Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months experience performing custodial work
• Knowledge of basic materials and equipment used in custodial work
• Knowledge of cleaning solvents, soaps, waxes, and other related chemicals used in custodial work
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience with floor care equipment; auto scrubber, waxer, buffer etc (Sr. Custodian)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to follow all health and safety policies/procedures.
• Ability to learn and practice all security procedures related to unlocking, locking, and securing of buildings and keys.
• Ability to resolve customers' concerns in a timely manner

Department Description

UC Davis, Temporary Employment Services (TES) provides temporary staffing to UC Davis Campus and UC Davis Health in Sacramento. Titles and job location will vary depending upon the functions associated with the assignments. TES Custodians will perform a variety of tasks included but not limited to cleaning, housekeeping and custodial duties in a hospital, clinic, hotel or college campus environment. May be required to clean buildings, offices, patient rooms, various campus facilities, restrooms, lounges, dormitories, classrooms, auditoriums, sports facilities, hallways, exterior/other designated areas, and/or general maintenance throughout the UC Davis Campus, working independently or as part of a team ensuring building security.

Position Information

• Salary 25.00hr
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Payroll Title: Custodian, Sr. Custodian
• Number of Positions: unlimited
• Appointment Type: limited
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: various
• Location: Davis University
• Union Representation: SX
• Benefits Eligible: Mid-Level
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time per UC Davis Policy
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness program and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Manipulate, or assemble objects
• Lift, push, pull, or move or maneuver objects
• Wear and maintain approved safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection
• Stoop, bend, walk and stand for interrupted periods of time
• Lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs
• May work at heights up to 10 feet with a ladder

Work Environment

• Must be available to work variable shifts: days/hours (weekends, holidays, overtime, etc.) and float to other units/areas/buildings.
• May work alone in buildings; in isolated areas; travel from building to building at night; and /or in a building with heavy traffic.
• May work with or be exposed to very sick patients and hazardous wastes (e.g., blood, body fluids, biohazard, pharmacy waste, chemo waste, needles and other sharp waste)
• May work in areas where hazardous materials are present.
• A valid CA Driver's License may be required.
• This position may require participating in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System.
• May be required to wear uniform and/or protective clothing and/or gear.
• Personally responsible for following safety procedures and guidelines.

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and may be subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.