Housing Custodian (Multiple Positions)

About the role

The Custodian works independently and side-by-side with a diverse team engaged in cleaning and performing tasks in residence hall buildings. Duties include dusting, window washing, carpet cleaning, floor high speed and refinishing resilient floors and sealing cement floors, vacuuming, furniture polishing, spot cleaning of walls, refilling product dispersers, mop, scrub, sweep, sanitize and disinfect items, and daily removal of trash and/or recyclables. External spaces include entryways, sidewalks, stairways, swimming pool changing rooms and breezeways utilizing blowers, vacuums and power washers.

Responsibilities

• Report unsafe and unsanitary conditions
• Secure buildings and areas
• Part of a team of Housing staff members that perform excellent customer service and support the Housing mission and values

Requirements

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety
• Operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position
• Use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two-way radios for communication
• Observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required
• Perform work involving regular physical activity
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships

Qualifications

• Ability to provide general cleaning and custodial care, such as restroom cleaning methods, materials, and chemicals
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team in a diverse environment
• Interpersonal skills to cultivate and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community

Skills

• Ability to perform floor and carpet care, such as restoration, high speed buffing, carpet extraction, and spot cleaning
• Six (6) months experience working as a custodian in an educational, hospital, and/or commercial institution
• Ability to operate electric, gasoline-powered vehicles and forklifts
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs to review work orders, record keeping, inventory, and supply control
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repairs/adjustments to standard custodial machines

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits are provided, including:

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Pay

FLSA: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,461 per month (Step 1) - $3,747 per month (Step 5)

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,461 per month (Step 1) - $4,752 per month (Step 17)

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Schedule

Work hours and shift(s) will vary dependent on department needs. Ability to work weekends and shift work.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally move (lift/carry) up to 50 pounds of equipment/supplies in a safe manner

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to complete the background check process