Utility Porter

Contract Services Group, Inc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Services Group, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Utility Porter to support janitorial services, facility setup, and utility operations at the university location.

This role helps keep indoor and outdoor campus facilities clean, safe, and ready for daily operations and events. You will follow instructions from university managers, operate floor machines and cleaning equipment, manage supplies, and assist with event setups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant facilities or janitorial experience desirable.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move furniture and equipment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Take verbal and written instructions from university managers.
• Clean assigned work areas inside and outside campus facilities, including trash removal and proper disposal.
• Set up and break down tables, chairs, and mobile stage equipment for events.
• Properly install and remove floor mats in the MAC Gym.
• Operate floor machines, power washers, and other cleaning equipment safely.
• Maintain and order cleaning supplies in closets.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of volatile cleaning chemicals, gasoline, and diesel.
• Oversee completion of utility projects, ensuring sign-off by supervisors.
• Communicate effectively between day and night crews regarding tasks and site needs.
• Drive campus-approved golf carts for transporting equipment or supplies.
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and comply with site and company protocols.
• Once a week, check and refill the utility golf cart's distilled battery water cells, as necessary
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Physical fitness

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor machines

Power washers

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Utility Porter(Operations / Facilities Services)

Long Beach, CA, United States of America

Contract Services Group, Inc. (CSG) specializes in providing cleaning and related services to a variety of industry facilities throughout the Southwestern United States. These include hotels/resorts, multi-family housing, office, retail, universities, and city-owned municipalities. We adhere to our core values of customer focus, continuous improvement, integrity, and communication in every aspect of our business. From servicing our clients' premiere facilities to treating our employees with dignity, we believe that quality and commitment to excellence exemplify our business.

CSG takes enormous pride in our dedication to both employee and facility safety. We believe strongly in protecting the safety of employees, co-workers, customers, our customers’ clients, and their surrounding community.

CSG offers competitive wages and a comprehensive packet of benefits. We strive to not only be fair and honest in all of our dealings but also to set a standard that sets us apart.

Become a CSG team member!

Job Skills / Requirements

Compensation Range: $17.00-$19.00

Position Summary: The Utility Porter is responsible for supporting janitorial services, facility setup, and utility operations at the assigned university location. This role ensures that indoor and outdoor campus facilities, athletic areas, and event spaces are clean, safe, and properly arranged to meet daily operational and event requirements. Utility Porters work closely with both university managers and CSG supervisors to maintain standards of safety, efficiency, and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take verbal and written instructions from university managers.
• Clean assigned work areas inside and outside campus facilities, including trash removal and proper disposal.
• Set up and break down tables, chairs, and mobile stage equipment for events.
• Properly install and remove floor mats in the MAC Gym.
• Operate floor machines, power washers, and other cleaning equipment safely.
• Maintain and order cleaning supplies in closets.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of volatile cleaning chemicals, gasoline, and diesel.
• Oversee completion of utility projects, ensuring sign-off by supervisors.
• Communicate effectively between day and night crews regarding tasks and site needs.
• Drive campus-approved golf carts for transporting equipment or supplies.
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and comply with site and company protocols.
• Once a week, check and refill the utility golf cart's distilled battery water cells, as necessary
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Critical Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant facilities or janitorial experience desirable.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move furniture and equipment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, and professional.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:

• Prolonged standing and walking for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Repetitive motions involving arms, hands, and wrists.
• Lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds; team lifting or equipment may be used for heavier items.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments with potential exposure to noise, dust, cleaning chemicals, and varying temperatures.

Additional Information:

• Workers’ compensation classifications and insurance coverage are determined by the employer’s insurance carrier and applicable state regulations.
• The essential functions listed above must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employees are expected to comply with all safety training requirements, infection control procedures, and PPE usage.
• This job description may be updated as operational needs evolve.

Additional Information / Benefits

Critical features of this job are described under the previous headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors to perform other nonessential assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Contract Services Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.