Custodian

Job no: 555630
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Under the general direction of the Custodial Crew Manager, the Custodian provides general cleaning and custodial care and support for assigned campus buildings, facilities, structures and adjacent areas. Responsibilities include cleaning offices, classrooms, laboratories, art rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, locker rooms, health and child care centers, student residences, patios, entryways, walkways, and workshops. Custodial staff may work independently or as part of a custodial team.

• Clean and maintain assigned areas, including dusting and cleaning all surfaces
• Remove and properly dispose of trash, ensuring diversion from the waste stream for all recyclable materials
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, locker rooms, showers, and other similar areas
• Replenish custodial supplies used by others including soap, toilet paper, paper towels and other items
• Clean glass doors, windows, and blinds
• Remove graffiti
• Clean furniture, upholstery and light fixtures
• Identify and organize necessary work supplies, materials and equipment, including loading, stocking and maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies and materials
• Operate and maintain appropriate hand and powered equipment and tools to perform assigned duties
• Record work efforts in detail within computerized recordkeeping systems and, where directed, on log sheets
• Maintain clean work areas, tools, equipment and associated structures
• Use protective equipment, as required for personal safety

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety
• Ability to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position
• Ability to move up to 35 pounds
• Ability to implement a customer service approach, with a commitment to high ethical standards and to present work to a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to develop and apply knowledge pertaining to the methods, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices required to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary University environment
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety
• Ability to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position
• Ability to use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two‑way radios for communication
• Ability to observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required
• Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships
• Some positions may require ability to move up to 50 pounds

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire. Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent education
• Six months of full‑time custodial or service industry experience in an institutional or commercial setting
• Six months of full‑time experience with industrial commercial cleaning equipment
• Experience working within a University setting
• Valid California Driver’s License and possession of a driving record that allows for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required for the position

Classification:
Custodian
Anticipated Hiring: $3,747/month (Step
5)
CSU Salary Range: $3,461/month - $4,752/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

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