Custodian III, USC Housing

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Housing seeks a Custodian III to maintain cleanliness in assigned properties and provide friendly customer service to students, faculty, and visitors. Responsibilities include basic maintenance tasks and assisting in work orders, while following safety policies and USC standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma (or equivalent), 2 years' custodial experience, ability to lift 30 lbs, valid CA driver's license, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma not required.
• Experience: 2 years in custodial work or combined education/experience.
• Strong knowledge of custodial procedures, cleaning standards and equipment.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and communicate effectively in English.
• Valid CA driver’s license; DMV Pull Notice compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard custodial procedures and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide customer service to faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• Assist with basic maintenance and work orders.
• Follow USC policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Custodial trade knowledge

Cleaning standards

Mechanical cleaning equipment

Customer service

English communication

Lift 30 lbs

Professional appearance

CA driver license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian III, USC Housing page is loaded## Custodian III, USC Housinglocations: UPC Campus Infrastructure Improvementtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ20181729**USC Auxiliary Services**, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day. Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.**USC Housing**, a division of USC Auxiliary Services, hosts students, athletes, faculty, and staff throughout the year in over 50 properties on and off campus. Housing meets the challenge of inviting students into our Trojan family by making them feel comfortable, safe and welcome. We boast top-notch amenities including comprehensive recycling programs, simplified online repair requests, and more. Serving our students' well-being is the reason that we are here and we share the same vision and excellence that they do.We are seeking to build a pool of candidates for future **Custodian III, USC Housing** positions to join our rapidly growing team.**The Opportunity:****The Accountabilities:*** Perform standard custodial procedures. Ensure that custodial standards are met. Maintain cleanliness of assigned facilities.* Provide customer service to faculty, staff, students, and guests. Meet customer needs, offer options, resolve problems, and follow up with customers. Maintain friendly, helpful demeanor.* Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting maintenance and repair procedures.* Assist supervisor in prioritizing work orders.* Assist in the training of new custodians and temporary staff in the proper use of cleaning equipment.* Maintain perpetual inventories of custodial and maintenance supplies by direction of the supervisor.* Identify and communicate emergency situations to the manager.* Maintain safe and secure areas and reports unsafe conditions to manager.* Complies with all university policies and procedures and with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations* Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.**The Qualifiers:*** Education: High School Diploma not required* Experience: 2 years. Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.* Expertise:+ Thorough knowledge of custodial trade+ Knowledge of all cleaning standards and methods, materials, and equipment+ Knowledge of and compliance with the operation of all mechanical cleaning equipment+ Proven customer service experience+ Ability to communicate effectively in English+ Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs+ Presents oneself professionally, in line with higher education environment+ Valid CA driver's license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit the.* In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.**What We Prefer**:* Education: High School Diploma**The Trojan Family Rewards:**We pride ourselves in creating the *BEST USC EXPERIENCE*, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit .This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members.FIGHT ON!The hourly rate for this position is $28.93. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.Minimum Education: Less than high school.Minimum Experience: 2 years, combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.Minimum Field of Expertise: Thorough knowledge of custodial trade. Knowledge of all cleaning standards and methods, materials, and equipment. Knowledge of and compliance with the operation of all mechanical cleaning equipment. Knowledge of and compliance with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting work. Proven customer service experience. Ability to speak and write in English. Valid driver's license may be required. Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.**USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the****for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.****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 USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.**https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$154892.htmldAs the largest private employer in the city - responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region - we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.