Position: Floor Care Tech (5116C), Facilities Services – 72965
About: At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic, and social value in California, the United States, and the world. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Requirements: Knowledge of cleaning products and methods used to maintain different types of floor surfaces (tile, wood, cement, carpet); Knowledge of healthy and safe work practices, personal protective equipment (PPEs), and SDS sheets; Ability to lift up to 50 lb. and move up to 100 lbs.; Ability to earn forklift certification; Ability to learn to operate Genie Lift; Ability to learn and practice security procedures related to unlocking/locking/securing of buildings and keys; Basic English skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), including ability to read documents, SDS, and warning labels in English; 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; Ability to communicate clearly and convey information effectively in person, radio, etc.; Ability to gain basic understanding/knowledge of University environment, mission, and operational needs; Ability to work with a minimum of supervision in isolated areas, or in a building with heavy customer traffic; Basic skill to evaluate, trouble-shoot inquiries, establish priorities, follow plans, and complete goals/objectives; Ability to maintain respectful, civil, professional, and customer-friendly behavior; Excellent customer service skills, which include the ability to take customer requests in a customer-friendly manner and follow through; Ability to work within a team environment; Must be able to walk/stand for a majority of the shift, climb stairs, and have the physical strength and dexterity to perform custodial tasks; Personal Protective Equipment must be worn as required by the specific assignment.
Benefits: Paid professional development opportunities, UC Benefits eligibility, Competitive hourly salary range
