Custodian

position summary

date application must be received for priority consideration by: october 6, 2026 anticipated appointment begin date: october 20, 2026 closing date or if blank, open until filled: job family group: support staff supported staff classification title: custodian division/department: academic and student affairs/university housing compensation/range (commensurate with experience): salary range 12 $ 18.06 - $19.36 per hour (step 4
-6) or $3,130-$3,355 monthly flsa status: non-exempt appointment basis: 12 months time type: full-time benefits eligible: yes position type: renewable this position must possess and maintain a current, valid driver license: yes this position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal background check: yes remote work type: on-campus work hours: monday-friday, 8am to 5pm, hours subject to change with notice visa sponsorship: must be able to legally work in the united states without visa sponsorship.

this position exists to complete the custodial responsibilities of the university housing residence halls and to provide support to other university housing and auxiliary operations. The custodian cleans a building either alone or in conjunction with other custodians and/or students and may perform a variety of tasks or only certain designated tasks depending on the assignment. Custodial tasks include cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, trashing, dusting, window cleaning, carpet and floor cleaning and maintenance, and other periodic duties associated with maintaining the overall appearance and sanitation of the residence hall buildings.

This position also includes cleaning during the morning, afternoon, and occasional weekend days. The custodian is responsible for assigning work, overseeing, and inspecting the work of the student custodial staff.

minimum qualifications are not established for this classification. The appointing authority is responsible for recruitment and selection. Refer to personnel rule . Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

one year custodial experience preferred, specifically within a public or school setting. Prefer experience with carpet and hard floor cleaning equipment such as extractors, scrubbers, and buffers, as well as the knowledge of proper procedures for carpet and hard floor maintenance.

daily work may include one or more of the following: cleans meeting rooms and arranges desks and chairs, cleans boards. Cleans offices. Dust mops / wet mops hallways and floors. Cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms. Cleans shower/bathrooms in guest rooms. Cleans/prepares rooms for visiting guests. Cleans stairwells (inside and out). Vacuums / dust mops floors. Cleans windows. Trash and recycle inside and outside building.

Maintains carpets by extracting, shampooing, etc. Maintains hard floors by scrubbing, buffing, stripping, and waxing. Assigns work for student worker(s) and monitors performance. Cleans around perimeter of the building(s), which includes: cleans walks, sweeps entrances and porches, snow removal. Maintenance and repairs: changes lights. Orders supplies. Helps with moves and setups. Reports needed repairs for maintenance and safety problems. Clears clogged drains.

Performs minor maintenance of custodial equipment and building. Event & meeting set-up: sets up furniture, audio visual, and computer equipment for events. Responds to last minute requests or changes from constituents as needed. Security: locks and unlocks building and meeting rooms as needed. Turns on and off lights. Makes rounds to ensure systems are functioning properly.…