Custodian (7 Positions)
for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must include all details from the posting, but we can format them as lists or paragraphs.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Do not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we could include a short
at top with Job No and date maybe? But instruction says fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. It's not required to include but we could include a
with Job No and date. However they said "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a
with that info.
We must remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to remove the EEO statement, accommodation, etc. Also remove the "A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION." That's application instructions; we should remove. Also remove the mandated reporter, etc? That might be considered legal boilerplate? It's about mandated reporter under CA Child Abuse Act. Might be considered legal; but it's substantive? It's a condition of employment. Might be considered required qualification? It's a condition. The instruction says remove legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Mandated reporter is a legal requirement; could be considered boilerplate? It's a specific condition. Might be considered legal boilerplate; but it's a condition of employment. However the instruction says remove legal boilerplate. I'd err on side of removing it to be safe. Also remove the statement about equal opportunity, diversity, etc. Also remove the TDD line and Dial-A-Job line (contact info). That's likely considered contact info but maybe not boilerplate? It's contact for impaired; could be considered contact info but maybe we keep? It's not essential job info. Might be considered contact info; but they didn't say to remove contact info. However they said remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The TDD line is not exactly those; it's contact info for impaired. Might be okay to keep? But it's not substantive job info. I'd drop it to keep concise.
Also remove "Certain positions require fingerprinting." That's maybe a condition; could be considered legal? Might be kept as a requirement? It's a condition for certain positions, not necessarily this one. It's generic. Might drop.
We need to preserve all substantive information: essential functions, required qualifications, desired qualifications, salary, schedule, maybe the fact that it's 7 positions, department, etc. Also the fact that it's non-exempt classification.
We also need to include the info about "Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required." That's a requirement.
Also "The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment." That's a requirement.
Also "A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU." That's a condition; maybe keep as requirement.
Also "As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California." and "As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California." That's a requirement (must reside in CA). Keep.
Also "Desired Qualifications: Equivalent to one year of experience as a custodian or janitor proffered. Ability to use Adobe Sign". Keep.
Also "Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on October 8, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received." That's application instruction; we should remove.
Also "A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION." Remove.
Also "The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment." Remove as legal.
Also "In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment." That's EEO boilerplate; remove.
Also "Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer." Remove.
Thus we keep: Job No and date maybe as a short paragraph. Then sections.
Let's craft:
Job No: 562621; Posted: 09/24/2026
Then sections:
Responsibilities
- Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors
- Cleans classrooms, laboratories, shops, lavatories, locker rooms, blackboards, windows, Venetian blinds
- Replenishes lavatory supplies
- Empties wastebaskets and removes trash
- Replaces lamps and light fixtures
- Unlocks and locks doors and windows
- Cooperates with faculty and students in moving tables, chairs, and other furniture and equipment
- Makes minor building maintenance repairs and adjustments in laboratories, classrooms, and auditoriums
- Assists in setting up and preparing for athletic events, assemblies, and graduation exercises
Requirements
- Knowledge of the proper use and care of janitorial supplies and equipment
- Knowledge of safe working conditions, practices, and methods
- Knowledge of custodial systems used to track work orders
- Knowledge of two-way radio communication
- Basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, internet navigation, and email
- Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to safely operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies
- Ability to observe safety requirements and maintain safe work practices
- Ability to use custodial work-order systems and two-way radios
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
for prose. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must include all details from the posting, but we can format them as lists or paragraphs. We must not repeat job title as heading. Do not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we could include a short
at top with Job No and date maybe? But instruction says fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. It's not required to include but we could include a
with Job No and date. However they said "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a
with that info. We must remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to remove the EEO statement, accommodation, etc. Also remove the "A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION." That's application instructions; we should remove. Also remove the mandated reporter, etc? That might be considered legal boilerplate? It's about mandated reporter under CA Child Abuse Act. Might be considered legal; but it's substantive? It's a condition of employment. Might be considered required qualification? It's a condition. The instruction says remove legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Mandated reporter is a legal requirement; could be considered boilerplate? It's a specific condition. Might be considered legal boilerplate; but it's a condition of employment. However the instruction says remove legal boilerplate. I'd err on side of removing it to be safe. Also remove the statement about equal opportunity, diversity, etc. Also remove the TDD line and Dial-A-Job line (contact info). That's likely considered contact info but maybe not boilerplate? It's contact for impaired; could be considered contact info but maybe we keep? It's not essential job info. Might be considered contact info; but they didn't say to remove contact info. However they said remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The TDD line is not exactly those; it's contact info for impaired. Might be okay to keep? But it's not substantive job info. I'd drop it to keep concise. Also remove "Certain positions require fingerprinting." That's maybe a condition; could be considered legal? Might be kept as a requirement? It's a condition for certain positions, not necessarily this one. It's generic. Might drop. We need to preserve all substantive information: essential functions, required qualifications, desired qualifications, salary, schedule, maybe the fact that it's 7 positions, department, etc. Also the fact that it's non-exempt classification. We also need to include the info about "Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required." That's a requirement. Also "The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment." That's a requirement. Also "A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU." That's a condition; maybe keep as requirement. Also "As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California." and "As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California." That's a requirement (must reside in CA). Keep. Also "Desired Qualifications: Equivalent to one year of experience as a custodian or janitor proffered. Ability to use Adobe Sign". Keep. Also "Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on October 8, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received." That's application instruction; we should remove. Also "A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION." Remove. Also "The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment." Remove as legal. Also "In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment." That's EEO boilerplate; remove. Also "Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer." Remove. Thus we keep: Job No and date maybe as a short paragraph. Then sections. Let's craft:
Job No: 562621; Posted: 09/24/2026
Then sections:Responsibilities
- Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors
- Cleans classrooms, laboratories, shops, lavatories, locker rooms, blackboards, windows, Venetian blinds
- Replenishes lavatory supplies
- Empties wastebaskets and removes trash
- Replaces lamps and light fixtures
- Unlocks and locks doors and windows
- Cooperates with faculty and students in moving tables, chairs, and other furniture and equipment
- Makes minor building maintenance repairs and adjustments in laboratories, classrooms, and auditoriums
- Assists in setting up and preparing for athletic events, assemblies, and graduation exercises
Requirements
- Knowledge of the proper use and care of janitorial supplies and equipment
- Knowledge of safe working conditions, practices, and methods
- Knowledge of custodial systems used to track work orders
- Knowledge of two-way radio communication
- Basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, internet navigation, and email
- Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to safely operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies
- Ability to observe safety requirements and maintain safe work practices
- Ability to use custodial work-order systems and two-way radios
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships