Custodian (Custodian), Housing & Residential Life, Temporary

Under general supervision, the Custodian maintains a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly living and working environment within the Housing Villages. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting residential and common areas, maintaining floors and furnishings, collecting waste and recyclables, replenishing restroom supplies, responding to cleaning emergencies, setting up and breaking down for special events, making minor adjustments to equipment and furniture, and reporting facility maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Daily deep clean of resident spaces in preparation for incoming occupants, including bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms
• Daily cleaning and sanitizing of common areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, lounges, and study rooms
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors
• Remove trash from offices, common areas, and classrooms as scheduled; replace liners as needed
• Restock paper products, soap, and sanitizer dispensers; ensure all dispensers remain full with an adequate supply of materials
• Maintain custodial closets free of debris and personal items in a neat, orderly fashion
• Clean vents, laundry machines, appliances, furniture, and equipment
• Wipe baseboards, window sills, door handles, and light switches as required
• Inspect building conditions and report damages to work control
• Coordinate with supervisor to maintain janitorial supplies and equipment
• Conserve resources by monitoring water and electricity usage in buildings
• Operate custodial equipment and tools; may transport equipment using university vehicles or electric carts
• Perform other classification-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies
• Ability to use custodial systems such as work order tracking and two-way radios
• Knowledge of safety requirements and safe work practices
• Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with staff and students
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry loads up to 50 lbs
• Knowledge of methods, materials, chemical disinfectants, and equipment used in custodial work
• Ability to use and care for custodial supplies and equipment while observing safe working conditions
• Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead, kneel, bend over, and crouch as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Residential Life setting

Pay

Initial salary step placement will be Step 1 - $3,461 to Step 3 - $3,601 per month for qualified candidates. CSU Classification Salary Step Range: $3,461 - $4,725 per month (Step 1 – Step 20).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Sick and vacation time
• 15 paid holidays per year
• Eligibility to participate in the fee waiver education program

A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Schedule

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (7:30 am – 4:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Work status: Full-time / Non-Exempt / At-will / Temporary (up to one year with the possibility of further renewal).