Custodian​/Maintenance Worker

Job Details

Job Location:

San Jose HQ – San Jose, CA 95131

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $50,903.00 – $63,060.00 per year

Job Category:
Facilities

Custodian/Maintenance Worker – San Jose, CA

Responsible for maintaining safety, cleanliness, and facility functionality at the San Jose Headquarters. Supports the Facilities Director and collaborates with department managers, employees, vendors, contractors, and sub‑contractors.

• Perform minor repairs to plumbing, office equipment, and furnishings.
• Assist in moving and arranging furniture for meetings and CSEA events.
• Report and address safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
• Receive or pick up supplies and equipment.
• Install bulletin boards, pictures, and related items as requested.
• Replace fluorescent lights/ballasts and perform minor maintenance tasks such as repairing window latches and door hinges.
• Change and repair electrical cords and fixtures.
• Maintain and replace ceiling tiles.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Vacuum, steam clean, and shampoo mats, rugs, and carpets on a regular cadence.
• Wash, scrub, and disinfect restrooms.
• Sweep, clean, scrub, and/or power wash outdoor areas.
• Clean and dust walls, air conditioning vents, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment.
• Clean windows, door glass, and drinking fountains.
• Clean upholstered furniture.
• Remove trash.
• Lock building at night.
• Assist the Director of Facilities and Real Estate Services or Office Services Supervisors as requested.
• Provide manual support at the annual CSEA conference when needed.
• Assist or relieve the Office Systems Operator I in assigned duties.
• Perform other related tasks as required by the Director, Facilities, and Real Estate Services, or Office Services Supervisors.

• Operations, methods, materials, equipment, and terms used in custodial work.
• Materials, tools, and methods used in general maintenance work.
• Light maintenance plumbing, electrical, and equipment and furniture repair tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Various cleaning materials and equipment.

• Perform a variety of custodial and minor routine maintenance repair work, including minor electrical and plumbing work, office furniture, and equipment.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Use mechanical tools to perform minor repairs and adjustments.
• Learn and apply safety rules and regulations, compliance requirements of OSHA and departmental procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment and cleaning chemical specifications.
• Read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations at the required level.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and meet the public with courtesy and tact.
• Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and proper safety precautions.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Engage in sustained and heavy physical activity.
• Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and be able to handle 75 pounds occasionally.
• Climb ladders.
• Be bonded.

• Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• One to two years of recent experience in a combination of custodial and general maintenance work.
• Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Willingness to submit to a medical examination.

This position is located at our San Jose Headquarters office and the working hours are 12:00pm to 7:30pm.

CSEA is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to building and supporting a diverse workforce.

This is a non‑exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EOE/AA