Lead Custodian (5113C), Berkeley Dining - 83623
$29.03/h-$29.03/h
Inside Higher Ed3 days ago
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Summary
The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Lead Custodian to join their Berkeley Dining team in Berkeley, CA. The role involves directing the work of custodians and ensuring the sanitation and safety of dining operations.
About the Role
As a Lead Custodian, you will report to the Food Service Manager and be responsible for overseeing custodians, food service, and student staff. Your duties will include planning work assignments, training staff, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines. You will also perform general cleaning tasks, provide customer service during meal periods, and act as a liaison for the custodial group.
About You
Required:
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in custodial service.
- Basic skill to evaluate, trouble-shoot inquiries, establish priorities, follow plans and complete goals.
- Ability to work with multiple competing demands, under pressure, with minimum direction.
- Experience directing other staff.
- Experience maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in a high-volume kitchen/dining area.
- Custodial cleaning operation experience, including experience in use of custodial equipment such as buffers and floor machines, power washers, blowers, and vacuum cleaners.
- Knowledge of chemicals used in cleaning.
- Knowledge of sanitation procedures.
- Knowledge of cleaning products and methods used to maintain different types of floor surfaces.
- Knowledge of healthy and safe work practices, personal protective equipment (PPEs), MSDS and SDS sheets.
- Experience following directions related to job responsibilities and sanitation requirements.
- Ability to maintain respectful, civil, professional, and customer-friendly behavior.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Must have basic English skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and math skills related to the safe and efficient performance of the job.
- Ability to comprehend technical and safety documentation and follow oral and written instructions related to the use of position-related equipment, tools, and the safe use of chemicals.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Preferred:
- Experience in overseeing custodial services, preferably in food service operation.
- ServSafe or Food Service Handler Certification.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- At least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year for professional development activities.
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