Custodian - University Housing

CSU; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Permanent position

Job summary

Cal Poly is seeking full-time custodians to provide general cleaning and custodial care across campus facilities, including student residences, offices and walkways. Weekend work is required, with 8-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday plus three 8-hour weekday shifts, timetable 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits program and retirement options; successful candidates will join a team within University Housing's Custodial Operations, contributing to a safe, clean and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to clearly relay information for maintenance, custodial or health and safety repairs or concerns.
• Ability to maintain high quality/standards of work, ethics, commitment, and professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide general cleaning and custodial care for campus buildings and adjacent areas.
• Work independently or as part of a custodial team and participate in weekend rotations.
• Support housing facilities including residences, offices, locker rooms, and walkways.

Skills

Reading & writing

Safety procedures

Custodial equipment

Clear communication

Quality standards

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor polishers

Job description

Job Summary

University Housing is seeking full-time custodians. These positions receive full benefits.

Must be willing to work weekends.

Full-time schedule: 8 hours on Saturday, 8 hours on Sunday, and three 8 hour weekday shifts.

Daily work hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Duration: Permanent Full-Time Position

This position provides general cleaning and custodial care and support for assigned campus buildings, facilities, structures and adjacent areas, including, but not limited to, student residences, offices, locker rooms, patios, entryways and walkways, and workshops. Custodial staff may work independently or as part of a custodial team. Weekend work required.

Department Summary

University Housing, a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, consists of Facilities Operations, Housing Administration, Custodial Operations, Diversity and Inclusion, and Residential Student Experience. University Housing provides a premier living and learning experience for over 8800 students in residence hall and apartment-style communities. University Housing’s mission is to create a diverse and engaging experience that inspires all residents to Learn by Living.

Key Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to clearly relay information, both written and verbal, for maintenance, custodial or health and safety repairs or concerns.
• Ability to maintain high quality/standards of work, ethics, commitment, and professional responsibility.

Education and Experience

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education sufficient to demonstrate the required skills listed above.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,076 - $52,680 Per Year

Classification Range: $41,532 - $57,024 per year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with 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 Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly 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. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered 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 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will 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.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: Sep 01 2026 Pacific Daylight Time