Campus Custodial Assistant

About the role

Under direct supervision, applies knowledge of cleaning techniques and performs a variety of custodial duties required to maintain campus buildings and student housing areas keeping them clean, orderly and safe by using hand tools or equipment. Performs work in accordance with Institute safety standards and regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA and CDC guidelines).

Responsibilities

• Performs floor care, including stairwells, by sweeping and wet mopping different types of floor surfaces using hand tools or equipment.
• Performs carpet care and cleans soft porous surfaces by vacuuming and spot-cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture using tools or equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, showers, and kitchens on a high-frequency schedule.
• Cleans and sanitizes high-traffic areas and regularly touched sources on a high-frequency schedule.
• Washes and cleans walls, blackboards, windows, light covers, glass surfaces, and elevators.
• Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces, which may require working at heights.
• Removes trash by hand or cart and moves trash to designated trash disposal areas.
• Removes recyclables from building interior and breaks down cardboard boxes.
• Maintains building entrances and immediate area surrounding building of assignment.
• Climbs ladders, moves/arranges furniture, and lifts/carries items in the course of daily assignments.
• Responsible for the custody of keys in assigned work area; unlocks entry building doors as directed on security building schedule.
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate and follow verbal and written instructions.
• At least six months of experience working as a custodian in a fast-paced educational or commercial environment.
• Must be familiar with custodial hand tools, floor care equipment, and cleaning techniques.
• Must be able to work this assigned work schedule: 5:00AM – 1:30PM, Monday – Friday.
• Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to walk, push, pull, climb, twist, stoop, and bend to accomplish job requirements on a consistent/regular basis.

Required documents: Resume.

Pay

Hiring range: $19.50 - $24.75 per hour. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

Benefits

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time.

Schedule

Assigned work schedule: 5:00AM – 1:30PM, Monday – Friday. Must be able to work overtime, including weekends when required.