Custodian III Floater, New North Complex

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

USC Housing, a division of USC Auxiliary Services, is seeking a Custodian III Floater to help maintain clean and well-maintained properties and provide a positive experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The role performs custodial procedures and basic maintenance and repairs, supports work-order prioritization and staff training, manages supply inventories as directed, and helps maintain safe and secure facilities. The position requires two years of experience, though combined education and experience may substitute for the minimum experience requirement. A high school diploma is not required; an equivalent diploma is preferred. The stated hourly rate is $28.93.

Requirements

• Two years of experience; combined education and experience may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
• Thorough knowledge of the custodial trade.
• Knowledge of cleaning standards and methods, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the operation of mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Proven customer service experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; supplemental qualifications specify the ability to speak and write in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• A valid California driver's license is required in the main posting. The position participates in the DMV Pull Notice System, and a copy of the DMV record is required as a final condition of employment.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values through ideas, words, and actions.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard custodial procedures, meet custodial standards, and maintain the cleanliness of assigned facilities.
• Provide customer service to faculty, staff, students, and guests; address needs, offer options, resolve problems, and follow up while maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor.
• Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting maintenance and repairs.
• Assist the supervisor in prioritizing work orders.
• Assist in training new custodians and temporary staff in the proper use of cleaning equipment.
• Maintain perpetual inventories of custodial and maintenance supplies as directed by the supervisor.
• Identify and communicate emergency situations to the manager.
• Maintain safe and secure areas and report unsafe conditions to the manager.
• Comply with university policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested; duties may be added or changed by the University.

Benefits

• USC states that it offers a wide variety of benefits and programs supporting employees and their families, with details available through its benefits and perks website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed