UCSD

Sr. Custodian - (Summer Project - Day Shift)

The University of California, San Diego

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICESPosted April 20, 2026Job ID: TP139194

About this position

Position Description

Temporary Employment Services (TES) places employees in departments that have temporary staffing needs. TES offers a variety of assignments, and an excellent benefits package, as well as opportunities for skill enhancement and exposure to career opportunities at UC San Diego. Hours, salary, and locations vary by assignment. TES has current openings for Custodians and Sr. Custodian. Perform semi-skilled and skilled cleaning for a variety of facilities on campus. Clean and disinfect assigned areas as needed. Empty and clean wastebaskets, ashtrays and other waste receptacles. Work with building occupants to answer questions regarding custodial or special set up services performed. Effectively work with campus customers and custodial team members to accomplish work with a high level of quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

Six months of experience performing cleaning in a custodial cleaning operation or large multi-facility environment preferred. Experience operating wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbers, polishers, and carpet cleaners, and/or steam extractors to perform comprehensive floor care including, but not limited to: stripping, waxing and buffing hard and resilient floors as well as shampooing carpeted areas preferred. Experience with disinfection, sanitation and cleaning methods required of public restrooms. Ability to work independently and with diverse teams of people. Customer service experience; work history demonstrates experience providing customer service and customer communication in a cleaning, housekeeping and/or general building maintenance environment. Must be physically able to consistently perform job duties. Must be able to start working immediately after employment offer. Must be willing to work Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (40 hours/week) from early June through the end of September 2026. Must have reliable transportation to and from campus in La Jolla.

Job Location

Campus