Custodian

About the role

The position will have one of two different work schedules: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or Thursday-Monday 8:00am-4:30pm. Under the work lead direction of the Lead Custodians and the direct supervision of the Assistant Director for Custodial Operations, the Custodian performs all duties in their specific assigned work area and is responsible for performing duties in other work areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean community and common area bathrooms.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of residential facilities.
• Cook residential facilities trash and recycling needs.
• Cook overnight guest program needs.
• Motorized equipment usage.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate verbally at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to understand chemical/product mixing ratios and ability to label containers accordingly.
• Requires the possession of a valid California Driver's License for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required for position and in any emergency situation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to exercise care and follow instructions when using janitorial supplies or equipment as well as follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to multi-task to support the “One Stop Shop” model of Higher Education Customer Service and coordinate deadlines.
• Ability to use proper equipment including vacuum, high speed floor buffing machine, regular floor buffer, standard carpet extractor, portable upholstery cleaner and wet/dry vacuum.
• Ability to perform complex tasks involving independent judgment, accuracy and speed.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply policies and regulations in specific situations.
• Ability to observe rules, regulations and expectations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ability to work alone as well as with other staff when assigned to do so.
• Must be able to handle a high degree of customer contact.
• Ability to be fingerprinted—must not have been convicted of a crime in which punishment could have been imprisonment in a federal or state prison.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies.
• Must be able to work alternative work schedule including weekdays, weekends and some holidays.

Skills

• Ability to understand chemical/product mixing ratios and ability to label containers accordingly.
• Ability to use proper equipment including vacuum, high speed floor buffing machine, regular floor buffer, standard carpet extractor, portable upholstery cleaner and wet/dry vacuum.
• Ability to perform complex tasks involving independent judgment, accuracy and speed.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply policies and regulations in specific situations.
• Ability to observe rules, regulations and expectations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ability to work alone as well as with other staff when assigned to do so.
• Must be able to handle a high degree of customer contact.
• Ability to be fingerprinted—must not have been convicted of a crime in which punishment could have been imprisonment in a federal or state prison.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies.
• Must be able to work alternative work schedule including weekdays, weekends and some holidays.

Benefits

Compensation Classification: Custodian
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,680/month
CSU Salary Range: $3,680/month - $4,951/month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252