Night Shift Custodian: Clean, Maintain & Support Facilities

Salk Institute for Biological Studies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego is seeking a reliable custodian to perform semi-skilled cleaning across Institute facilities and assist with cleaning and maintenance of tools, equipment, and work areas. This role supports general lab operations and event setups with early hours.

Responsibilities include surface cleaning, floor care, waste removal, restrooms, and coordination with supervisors on supplies and repairs. Prior custodial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a working custodian.
• Must be willing to maintain First Aid/CPR/AED training/certification.
• Must be willing to submit a post-offer physical, TB Tests, vaccines and similar as required.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects assigned area(s) of responsibility to assess scope of necessary cleaning.
• Empty, collect and dispose of trash, as necessary.
• Vacuum floor coverings and upholstered furniture.
• Mixes water and chemical concentrates in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Cleans and polishes surfaces as necessary including but not limited to, vinyl, plastic, furniture, fixtures, desks, pictures, ledges, walls, machines, blinds, and other related surfaces.
• Move furniture as necessary for cleaning, return to appropriate spaces.
• Prepare floor cleaning chemicals and mop floors.
• Wash light and air diffusers with appropriate tools and ladders as needed to reach required heights.
• Fully services restrooms to include cleaning/sanitizing counters and basins, cleaning/sanitizing toilet bowls, cleaning shower areas including floor drains, cleaning mirrors of varying sizes and heights, and cleaning walls.
• Sweeps and cleans sidewalks, walkways, stairwells, and other common areas, offices, or laboratories.
• Steam-cleans or shampoos carpets using bulky power equipment.
• As necessary, continually communicates with supervisor regarding any repairs/or maintenance, supplies and equipment needed to support established procedures and protocols.
• Sets up, arranges, and removes tables, chairs, and other items used to prepare facilities/rooms for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Packs and unpacks fixtures, furniture and equipment of varying weights and sizes.
• Inventories and restocks storage areas in a variety of locations throughout the Institute.
• Loads fixtures, furniture and equipment onto trucks or carts for transport.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Custodian experience

First aid/CPR/AED training

Job description

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego is seeking a reliable custodian to perform semi-skilled cleaning across Institute facilities and assist with cleaning and maintenance of tools, equipment, and work areas. This role supports general lab operations and event setups with early hours.

Responsibilities include surface cleaning, floor care, waste removal, restrooms, and coordination with supervisors on supplies and repairs. Prior custodial experience preferred.