Custodian

Job no: 561091 Work type: Staff Location: Stanislaus
- Turlock Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU
- Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

• Two (2) Full-time positions available on or after January 4, 2027 for 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.
• Job Duties
  • 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.
• 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).
  • 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…