Housing Custodian

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Housing Custodian to support custodial services within the Housing and Residential Engagement division. This role focuses on maintaining clean, safe living environments for students in residence halls and apartment-style housing.

The position requires basic custodial knowledge, physical stamina, and the ability to follow safety protocols, perform routine cleaning tasks, and operate standard custodial equipment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of custodial methods, materials, and equipment.
• Able to read and write at a level appropriate for duties.
• Able to follow verbal and written safety instructions.
• Able to operate custodial equipment and supplies.
• Able to use work-order systems and radios for communication.
• Able to perform physical activity and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to establish cooperative work relationships.
• Position may require a valid California driver's license.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Reading and writing

Safety instructions

Operate custodial equipment

Work order systems

Physical endurance

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Job description

Housing Custodian

Classificaiton: Custodian

Department: Housing and Residential Engagement within the Division of Student Affairs at Cal State Fullerton provides a safe, inclusive living environment for students that supports learning, personal growth, and community, empowering Titans to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend educational, cultural, and social programs, and interact more closely with faculty and university staff members. Cal State Fullerton currently provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,000 students that is safe, clean, and very convenient. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Housing-Custodial Services team as the Housing Custodian. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Salary Range

$3,461 - $4,107 per month

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Depending on the operational needs of the department, alternative shift times may be available; 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM).

Essential Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for 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 perform work involving regular physical activity, observe safety requirements, and adhere to safe work practices and methods.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
• Position may require the ability to safely move up to fifty pounds and/or possession of a valid California driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous commercial custodial experience in an educational environment.

Special Working Conditions

• Requires extended periods of walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching overhead, and climbing ladders.
• Requires pushing and pulling custodial carts, sweeping, operating vacuum cleaners and other custodial equipment, and moving furniture and supplies.
• Work involves exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, dirt, and other environmental conditions commonly associated with custodial work.
• Employees may be required to work indoors and outdoors and in varying environmental conditions.
• The position requires access to residential facilities and the use of a master key.
• A live scan is required.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. https://fullerton.edu/civilrights/index.html#box5

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

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.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 (9:00 PM)