Custodian at University of California, Irvine

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

27.23

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning Skills, Mechanical Ability, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Safety Knowledge, Furniture Repair, Power Tool Operation, Basic Arithmetic, Emergency Preparedness, Chemical Handling, Teamwork, Independent Work, Task Prioritization, Event Support, Preventive Maintenance, General Maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. UCI Beall Applied Innovation's purpose is to measurably improve lives through access to UCI-developed knowledge. We partner with researchers and industry to move UCI knowledge and discoveries into products and markets. With this goal, we collaborate closely with faculty/researchers, industry, and entrepreneurs to carry out a variety of projects and programs with four pillars of BAI's teams: Research Translation, New Ventures, Enterprise Collaborations, and Industry Sponsored Research. BAI is currently located at UCI Research Park. Our physical building, known as The COVE, provides office space for BAI staff, offers sublease space for emerging UCI ecosystem partner start-ups, and is a venue for programs and events designed to foster university-industry collaboration. Your Role on the Team Under close supervision, the employee provides general maintenance and custodial support for Beall Applied Innovation (BAI) operations. Job duties include moving furniture to support subtenants and a busy event venue schedule. Other job duties include patching, painting, minor carpentry, fix-it work, performing preventive maintenance projects, minor furniture repairs, and other general maintenance tasks as assigned. The employee must demonstrate the ability to work independently and/or as part of a team. What It Takes to be Successful Required: Ability to read, write, give, and follow oral and written instructions in English. Demonstrated skill to do basic arithmetic calculations. Demonstrated skill to communicate effectively and work well with students, staff, clients, and the general public. Demonstrated mechanical ability. Demonstrated skill in repairing building finishes, furniture, and small equipment. Ability to operate a variety of power hand tools. Ability to summarize work performed in writing. Demonstrated skills to organize many tasks and determine priority. Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks. General knowledge of safety precautions in the use of equipment, chemicals, lifting, customer traffic, etc. Can understand emergency preparation and response plan. Demonstrated cleaning skills: sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wall and window washing; overhead, bathroom, kitchen, office area, and other building surface cleaning. Demonstrated ability to use cleaning equipment such as upright vacuums, mops and brooms, short ladders, etc. Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, ability to select appropriate chemical for the job, ability to mix and dilute chemicals appropriately, and handle chemicals safely. Demonstrated ability to read and understand labels or instructions for cleaning solutions utilized in housekeeping. Ability to move hundreds of pieces of furniture for events and subtenants on most days; repetitive motion is to be expected. Broad range of semi-skilled maintenance tasks. Preferred: Ability to supervise the work of others, if needed. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills. Special Conditions: Hours will be shared in advance, flexibility is required. Hours include early mornings, nights, and weekends, depending on business operations during busy seasons, including occasional overtime assignments. Schedule to be determined by management. Workweek schedule is subject to change. Must be able to work outside of regularly scheduled shift. Must be able to wear PPE. Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, 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. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $24.20- $27.23 (Hourly). 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 Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *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. 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 is an Equal Opportunity 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 Anti-Discrimination 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 Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

The custodian provides general maintenance and custodial support for Beall Applied Innovation operations. Duties include moving furniture, performing minor repairs, and conducting preventive maintenance tasks.