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On-Call Custodian

Position Summary

Classified as:
Custodian

Custodial Services is continually building a pool of persons interested in hourly-intermittent temporary employment. Multiple positions are filled as needed and appointments end on or before June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, operational needs, and job performance. Positions are normally assigned to work primarily weekends for events but may also be assigned to work alternate schedules as operational needs demand.

Hours will vary. 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.

Job Duties

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, operate 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

None

Experience:

None

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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.

Special Conditions

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

License or Certifications

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…