Campus Custodian — Early Shifts, Clean & Safe Campus

California-Institute-of-Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caltech is seeking a custodian to maintain campus buildings and student housing areas. Under supervision, you will follow safety standards and cleaning procedures, performing floor care, vacuuming, disinfecting restrooms, and maintaining high-traffic areas.

Responsibilities include cleaning walls and glass surfaces, removing trash, and supporting other trades. The schedule is 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Six months or more experience working as a custodian in educational or commercial settings.
• Familiarity with custodial hand tools and floor care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor care including sweeping and wet mopping on various surfaces.
• Vacuum carpets and upholstery; spot-clean as needed.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, showers, and kitchens regularly.
• Disinfect high-traffic areas and frequently touched surfaces.
• Washes walls, windows, glass surfaces, and elevators; dusts surfaces.
• Remove trash and recyclables; maintain building entrances.
• Move furniture and climb ladders as part of daily tasks; handle keys per schedule.

Skills

Communication skills

Custodian experience

Cleaning tools familiarity

Tools

Custodial tools

Floor care equipment

Job description

Caltech is seeking a custodian to maintain campus buildings and student housing areas. Under supervision, you will follow safety standards and cleaning procedures, performing floor care, vacuuming, disinfecting restrooms, and maintaining high-traffic areas.

Responsibilities include cleaning walls and glass surfaces, removing trash, and supporting other trades. The schedule is 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with potential overtime.