Custodian, Custodian Services

The California State University; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated custodians to maintain cleanliness and support for various campus facilities. This role involves a range of responsibilities, including cleaning classrooms, offices, and laboratories, ensuring all areas meet high standards of hygiene and safety. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, operate custodial equipment, and work collaboratively within a team. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will help create a welcoming atmosphere for students and staff alike.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Retirement plan

Fee waiver education program

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Provide general cleaning and custodial care for campus buildings.
• Empty trash, replenish supplies, and ensure cleanliness of facilities.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Follow verbal and written instructions

Operate custodial equipment

Use custodial systems

Observe safety requirements

Perform regular physical activity

Establish cooperative work relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Apply now Job no: 548128
Work type: Staff
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Custodians provide general cleaning and custodial care and support for assigned campus buildings, facilities, structures and adjacent areas and/or portions thereof, including, but not limited to, campus offices, classrooms, science laboratories, art rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, locker rooms, health and child care centers, student residences, patios, entryways, walkways, and workshops. Custodial staff may work independently or as part of a custodial team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Empty trash receptacles daily, remove loose trash and dump trash containers adjacent to buildings as directed. Replace liners as needed, flatten old boxes and place in designated areas.
• Replenish lavatory supplies, restock custodial closets, and assist lead workers in determining future needs. Keep all dispensers full and an adequate supply of materials on hand in the custodial closet free of debris, personal items, and in a neat orderly fashion.
• Floor care: sweep, scrub, strip, mop, wax and buff floor. Vacuum and shampoo carpeted areas. Clean assigned rooms to the satisfaction of department management and the campus standards of quality.
• Dust all furniture, polish and clean as needed. Replace all lamps and inform lead custodian of burned out lamps too high to reach on a six-foot ladder, or that has ballast problems.
• Lock and unlock doors and windows as required to assure building and equipment security. Lock and unlock doors as necessary and secure rooms after being cleaned. Report unlocked doors to Public Safety. Direct inquires for admittance to offices to Public Safety.
• Participate in moving tables, chairs, desks, files, and other equipment and furniture. Promptly move furniture and properly take care not to damage the furniture, floors, walls or doors. Store in proper areas. Assign time to work orders.
• Participate in setting up for special events, assemblies, registrations, athletic events, and commencement. All set ups are to be done on time and as requested. Difficulties should be reported to Event Scheduling.
• Under direction of a lead custodian or department manager, assist in covering the duties of absent custodian. Show initiative and willingness to perform all other work related tasks as assigned within the broad guidelines of the Classification and Qualification Standards for Custodian.

Minimum Qualifications:

• None

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The equivalent to a high school diploma

Special Conditions:

• Duties may involve the use of a state vehicle which would necessitate possession of a valid California driver's license and the successful completion of the campus Defensive Driving examination.
• Some positions may require ability to move up to 50 pounds.

License/Certifications:

• CA Driver’s License

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipation Salary Range: $3,680 per month

Classification Salary Range: $3,680 – 4,951 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Position Information:

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00 am – 1:30 pm

Application Deadline: May 16, 2025

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, 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 conditionally offered the position.

Driver’s License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License and Car Insurance is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

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 as a condition of employment.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Campus Security Authority

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents athttps://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visithttps://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at [e-mail].

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at:https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act

Advertised: May 02 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: May 16 2025 Pacific Daylight Time