Custodian

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,068 - 55,253; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential for a stable work schedule

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness in various facilities, including classrooms and offices. The role requires the ability to lift heavy items and follow safety practices while using custodial equipment. Candidates must possess a valid California Driver's License and be willing to work weekends. This position offers a salary range up to $3,680 per month with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must complete Defensive Driver Training Program.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to use custodial supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, clean various surfaces and rooms.
• Remove trash and recycling daily.
• Organize and move furniture as needed.

Skills

Ability to communicate verbally

Ability to follow simple directions

Ability to understand chemical/product mixing ratios

Ability to implement customer service

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Valid California Driver's License

Tools

Custodial supplies and equipment

Job description

Job Summary

*These positions will work weekends. Please see work schedule below.*

The custodian in the Facilities Development and Operations department will sweep, vacuum, spot carpets, clean carpets, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors; clean classrooms, laboratories, lavatories, locker rooms, blackboards, white boards, windows, venetian style blinds; replenish lavatory supplies, empty wastebaskets and recycling bins and remove trash/recycling from campus buildings, replace lamps in light fixtures; lock and unlock doors and windows as required; safeguard building or equipment; and other duties listed in the Classification and Qualification Standards of the CSU system and the Department Standards Guideline may be assigned in order to meet customer and campus needs. Different shift operational needs may vary to some degree and individual assignments on a given date are determined by available staffing, campus customer needs, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Removes and replenishes all dispenser supplies and materials
• Dusts, sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors with department approved chemicals
• Cleans walls, mirrors, partitions, fixtures, and ventilation coverings
• Cleans toilets, urinals, and sinks with department approved chemicals
• Removes and empties all trash/recycling containers daily to appropriate locations
• Transports materials between buildings and utilizes vehicles
• Sweeps, dust mops, mops, and vacuums daily; spots carpets, strips, waxes, and polishes floors weekly
• Cleans and maintains door and entry glass daily
• Organizes and moves tables and chairs to campus standard
• Checks and changes light bulbs/tubes daily in all areas
• Utilizes personal protective equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for CSU campuses and pass the course exam
• May be required to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to use and care for custodial supplies and equipment
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Ability to implement a customer service approach, with a commitment to high ethical standards
• Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations

Required Qualifications

• Ability to communicate verbally at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions
• Ability to understand chemical/product mixing ratios and ability to label containers accordingly
• Requires the possession of a valid California Driver's License for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required for position and in any emergency situation
• Must participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations.

License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months of full time custodial or service industry experience in an institutional or commercial setting
• Six months of full-time experience with industrial commercial equipment

Compensation

Classification: Custodian

Anticipated Hiring Range: up to $3,680/month

CSU Salary Range: $3,680/month - $4,951/month

San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

This position is open until filled.

Work Schedule

Selected candidates will be placed in one of the following shifts based on operational needs.
Sunday - Thursday 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Contact Information

University Personnel
[e-mail]
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [e-mail].

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.
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