CUSTODIAN

CSU; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits package

PERS retirement system

Job summary

Cal Poly Humboldt is seeking a Custodian to join Facilities Management in California. Under supervision, custodians perform cleaning and support across campus facilities, ensuring safety and teamwork.

The role offers full-time, benefited employment with a strong benefits package and a one-year probationary period. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, special assignments, semi-annual deep cleans, event support, and safe handling of equipment, with emphasis on collaboration and maintenance

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties and follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
• Ability and knowledge to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies properly.
• Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity including moving up to 50 pounds;
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine general cleaning services to campus indoor facilities.
• Duties include cleaning floors, walls and ceilings; scrub, mop; sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, kitchens and laundry rooms.
• Provide team support and special assignment work; work with custodial student assistants and supervisors.
• Perform semi-annual custodial work including deep cleaning, stripping/waxing floors, carpet care, and window cleaning.
• Provide event support and assist in setup for campus events.
• Furniture moving and setup as needed for events.
• Engage in safety practices and ensure equipment and supplies are in safe condition.

Job description

Custodian

Facilities Management

Job # 561696

Close Date: October 28th, 2026

4 Positions Available

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs - all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to‑earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field. As part of the California State University (CSU) system, Cal Poly Humboldt is part of one of the nation’s largest and most impactful public university systems, where education, innovation, and service create meaningful change for California and beyond. See what it’s like to work at the CSU- watch our video and imagine your future at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Custodian, Custodian, CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,461-$4,752 per month (Step 1-Step 17), Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,461-$3,747 (Step 1 - Step 5) per month. Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Facilities Management. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre‑tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Custodial Services Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor with direction provided by the Lead Custodians where appropriate, Custodians perform a wide range of daily, weekly, monthly, semi‑annual and annual general care, custodial cleaning and support for assigned campus buildings, facilities, structures and adjacent areas and/or portions thereof, which may include but are not limited to: campus offices, classrooms, restrooms, science laboratories, art rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, locker rooms, health and child care centers, patios, entryways and walkways, and workshops. Custodial staff may work independently or as part of a custodial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine general cleaning services to campus indoor facilities (35%)

  
  

  Duties include but are not limited to: detail cleaning of floor, walls and ceilings; scrub, mop; detail cleaning and sanitizing of lavatories, locker rooms, shower rooms, kitchens and laundry rooms; detail cleaning of restrooms, offices, lounges, stairwells, entryways, corridors; replenish lavatory supplies, empty wastebaskets and remove trash, recyclables, and compost or food waste; routine floor maintenance including auto scrubbing, vinyl and carpet floor care and cleaning.




• Provide team support and special assignment work (30%)

  
  

  Work on special assignments as necessary, including coverage in building areas across campus. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and trainings. Includes working with custodial student assistants and community service students (where appropriate) as part of a custodial team; communicate with lead custodian and/or supervisor daily; work as a team member with other custodians. Includes stripping, waxing, deep carpet care/cleaning, window work. During university break periods detail cleaning of classrooms, whiteboards, chalkboards, windows and floors; clean curtains, interior and exterior windows, blinds and other window treatments.




• Perform semi‑annual custodial work (10%)

  
  

  Deep clean areas during winter and summer breaks at all facilities; clean kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, furniture; wash and wax all linoleum floors; extract carpets; clean all fixtures; restock custodial closets as needed.




• Provide event support (10%)




• Furniture moving (5%)

  
  

  Ability to move heavy furniture such as tables, chairs and other furniture and equipment; assist in setting up and preparing for events.




• Engage in safety practices (5%)

  
  

  Monitor individual custodial bases and storage areas and report to the lead custodian the supply needs; ensure that equipment is in good repair, supplies are in adequate supply and stored in a safe manner and that the work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards. Safeguarding assigned areas from unauthorized use and access by locking and unlocking doors and windows; watching for and where appropriate, reporting unauthorized persons and/or use of facilities.




• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include

• Knowledge and ability to safely operate and maintain appropriate hand and powered equipment and tools, supplies and materials to perform assigned duties




• Knowledge, skills, and ability to effectively clean and maintain assigned areas including restrooms, all surfaces and materials, floors and stairs, ceilings, doors and windows, furniture and upholstery, and any other facilities or facilities components as assigned




• Knowledge and understanding of the safe use, storage and transport of cleaning chemicals




• Ability to transport equipment, materials, supplies in a safe and appropriate manner




• Ability to observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods




• Ability to understand the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as appropriate




• Ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative Custodial and larger Facilities Management team




• Ability to follow established policy and procedure




• Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds




• Ability to perform the strenuous work required to complete the duties required of the position, including climbing stairs, bend and move objects up to 50 pounds routinely.




• Ability to use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two‑way radios for communication and obtain warehouse supplies




• Ability to recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet short and long term deadlines/goals; and complete routine tasks despite intermittent interruptions




• Ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economy, society, environment) into all aspects of performing job duties




• Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a wide variety of individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position and follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety. Ability and knowledge to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies properly. Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity including moving up to 50 pounds; and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous custodial position in an institutional or university setting.

• Letter of Interest


• Resume or Curriculum Vitae


• Contact information for at least three Supervisor references

Application Deadline

The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on October 28th, 2026.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to [e-mail] or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at [phone].

Weacknowledgethat Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the uncededlandsof the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand‑alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed