diff --git a/tasks/cron.yml b/tasks/cron.yml
index c8d5eeb..d4cae01 100644
--- a/tasks/cron.yml
+++ b/tasks/cron.yml
@@ -14,3 +14,5 @@
   loop: "{{ ucs_cronjobs }}"
   loop_control:
     label: "{{ item.name }}"
+  become: True
+  become_user: root