Custodian

Job no: 561152
Department: Business & Finance
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Stockton
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Full-time position available on or after January 4, 2027for Custodial Services. This position’s responsibilities are carried out under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for performing a full range of custodial and general maintenance support functions for assigned campus buildings, facilities, and adjacent areas to maintain a clean, safe, functional, and sanitary environment in support of University operations and activities.

This position primarily supports custodial services at the Stockton campus.

• Duties include but are not limited to:
• Clean and maintain assigned areas, including dusting and cleaning surfaces; removing trash and recyclables.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Clean glass doors, windows, and blinds.
• Clean graffiti.
• Clean furniture and upholstery.
• Clean light fixtures.
• Polish woodwork and metal surfaces.
• Clean stairwells, walkways, and elevators.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Clean and maintain campus floors, including sweeping; dry and/or wet mopping; stripping, sealing, waxing, and polishing floors.
• Vacuum; spot and fully clean carpets.
• Use, perate and maintain appropriate hand and powered equipment, tools, supplies, and materials in support of assigned duties.
• Identify and organize necessary work materials and equipment to perform assigned duties.
• Load and unload cleaning supplies and materials.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and furniture (e.g., oiling doors, tightening screws, replacing feet on chairs and tables).
• Respond to custodial/cleaning emergencies.
• Gather and deliver recyclables to areas of central aggregation.
• Replace lamps in light fixtures.
• Safeguard assigned areas from unauthorized use and access by locking and unlocking doors and windows.
• Arrange and set up furniture, equipment, and related items.
• Serve as a special event custodian.
• Participate in campus event set-up and clean up, including moving bleachers.
• Report facility repair needs identified during custodial rounds.
• Check fire extinguishers to ensure they are full.
• Operate a motor vehicle, such as a truck or electric cart, to transport custodial equipment, materials, and supplies (as required).
• May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
• At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

None

Experience:

None

• One (1) or more years of custodial experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in a large, multi-building, or high-traffic facility environment.
• Experience in a higher education, CSU, or other public sector setting.
• Experience maintaining hard floor surfaces, including stripping, sealing, waxing, and polishing.
• Experience performing carpet care, including vacuuming, spot cleaning, and full extraction.
• Experience operating and maintaining powered custodial equipment (e.g., auto scrubbers, burnishers, carpet extractors).
• Experience providing custodial support for campus events, including setup and post-event cleaning.
• Completion of custodial or safety-related training (e.g., OSHA, blood borne pathogens, floor care certification).

• 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
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds if required by the position.

• Position may be required to travel.
• May be required to work weekends, evenings, graveyard shift and…