Custodian

Universityculture; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Channel Islands is seeking a Custodian to clean and maintain campus facilities, including classrooms, restrooms, and public areas. The role involves dusting, mopping, disinfection, and routine upkeep across multiple buildings on site.

Responsibilities include event support, equipment handling, and coordinating with facilities staff. A background check is required, and the position offers a governmental staff role with a salary of a few thousand dollars per month

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment and follow safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Dust and clean all surfaces and restrooms; remove trash and recyclables.
• Disinfect surfaces using approved protocols and sanitize touchpoints.
• Clean glass doors, windows, blinds, and furniture; polish wood and metal surfaces.
• Move and reset furniture and equipment for cleaning and events; report repairs.

Job description

Custodian

Job no: 563364

Work type: Staff

Location: Channel Islands

Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Facilities Services

Custodian

***This recruitment may be used to hire multiple vacancies. ***

Clean and maintain assigned areas, including such activities as dusting and cleaning all surfaces; remove trash and recyclables; clean and disinfect restrooms and replenish supplies; clean glass doors, windows, and blinds; clean off graffiti; clean furniture, upholstery and light fixtures. Use a variety of methods to disinfect and sanitize surfaces and touchpoints, including approved protocols such as fogging, to mitigate viral infection and outbreaks. Polish woodwork and metal surfaces; clean stairwells, walkways, and elevators, and perform general housekeeping. Clean and maintain campus floors, including sweeping; dry and/or wet mop; strip, seal, wax, and polish floors; vacuum; spot and full clean carpets; use and care for powered floor cleaning equipment. Provide custodial support, including activities such as responding to custodial/cleaning emergencies; gather and deliver recyclables to areas of central aggregation; safeguard assigned areas from unauthorized use and access by locking and unlocking doors and windows. Move and reset furniture, equipment, and related items in order to mop and/or sweep underneath. Provide general campus support by reporting facility repair needs identified during custodial rounds; serve as a special event custodian; participate in campus event set up and clean up; submit daily labor cards. Identify and organize necessary work materials and equipment, which may include loading and unloading cleaning supplies, and materials; operate and maintain appropriate hand and powered equipment and tools, supplies, and materials to perform assigned duties. May be required to use a motor vehicle, such as a truck or electric cart to transport custodial equipment, materials, and supplies.

Abilities: Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position. Follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety; operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position. Use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two-way radios for communication. Observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required. Perform work involving regular physical activity and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships. Ability to successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program; must have the ability to provide proof of eligibility to lawfully operate a motor vehicle in the state of California.

Working Conditions: This position requires full range of motion and a variety of movements necessary to perform strenuous manual labor, including but not limited to lifting and moving moderate sized equipment up to 50lbs, bending, climbing, reaching, and applying force; work may involve exposure to hazardous materials. Ability to accommodate a work schedule that varies according to operational needs which may include evening and weekend hours.

Possess interpersonal skills in order to interact and communicate effectively with all management, staff, and co-workers. Ability to interpret a wide variety of written rules and regulations. Basic knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work is preferred.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants may be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Hiring Salary: $3,461 - $$4,137 per month

Advertised: October 23, 2026 (8:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled

California State University Channel Islands is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status,or protected veteran status.

Should you require a reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process, please contact Human Resources Programs(805) 437-8490.

CSU Non-Discrimination Statement

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless ofrace, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law andfederal civil rights laws, California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) providesequal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferentialtreatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitmentto equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access tothe resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environmentand in their communities. The California State University, Channel Islands complieswith Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art.I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federalanti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatorypreferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, andall forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs,policies, and practices.

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex

The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, whichincludes sex and gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its educationprograms or activities.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and statelaws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation in employment,as well as in all education programs and activities operated by the University (bothon and off campus), including admissions. The protection against discrimination onthe basis of gender or sexual orientation includes sexual harassment, sexual misconduct,sexual exploitation, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.

Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whetherornot the person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct thatcould constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in-person, by mail, bytelephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed below for theTitle IX Coordinator, or by any other means that result in the Title IX Coordinatorreceiving the person's verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at anytime (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronicemail address, or by mail to the office address listed for the Title IX Coordinator.The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discriminationpolicies:

Erica Moorer Taylor, Title IX Coordinator & DHR Administrator

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