Custodian (Pool)
About the Role
San Diego State University is seeking dependable and service-oriented Custodians to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming learning and living environments across campus. Opportunities are available in both Facilities Services and the Office of Housing Administration, with assignments based on operational needs. This hiring pool is used to fill temporary and permanent (probationary) positions as they become available.
Responsibilities
Facilities Services Custodian
- Clean classrooms, offices, laboratories, restrooms, common areas, athletic facilities, and exterior building entrances.
- Perform floor care, furniture cleaning, trash and recycling removal, window cleaning, and replenish restroom supplies.
- Support post-construction cleanup, emergency response cleaning, and special custodial projects.
- Assist with minor facility and custodial equipment maintenance, campus events, and general Facilities Services operations.
Housing Custodian
- Clean residence halls, student rooms, lounges, restrooms, kitchens, stairwells, elevators, and other residential common areas.
- Perform room turnover, deep cleaning, floor care, trash removal, and replenish restroom and residential supplies.
- Assist with residence hall openings, closures, move-in/move-out activities, and emergency cleanup.
- Support housing events, maintain custodial equipment and supply inventories, and help ensure a positive residential experience.
Why Join Us
- Help create safe, clean, and welcoming spaces for the SDSU community.
- Support either the academic campus or student residential communities through essential custodial services.
- Join a collaborative team committed to service excellence, safety, and operational success.
As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation.
Schedule
Facilities
- Monday–Friday Day Shift: 3:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Transition Shift: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Night Shift: Monday–Thursday: 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM; Friday: 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM
- Weekend (Evening/Night): Wednesday–Thursday: 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM; Friday: 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM; Saturday–Sunday: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- Weekend (Split Schedule): Monday–Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM; Saturday–Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Housing
- Monday–Friday Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Weekend: Wednesday–Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or Saturday–Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Requirements
- Ability to lift and transport equipment, material, and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance (in excess of 50 pounds with assistance).
- Valid California Driver’s License is preferred.
- Prior experience in custodial services, maintenance services, or similar environment preferred.
Prior experience is not required.
Pay
Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines. Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 5 ($3,747/month). Salary step placement for internal applicants will follow the CSUEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,461 - $4,752 per month (Step 1-Step 17). Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.
Benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on hours worked and length of appointment.
- Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
- Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
- Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
- Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.
Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.