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 keep its properties clean, well-maintained, safe, and welcoming for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The role performs custodial work, provides customer service, and carries out basic maintenance and repairs. The position also supports work-order prioritization, staff training, and supply inventory. The hourly rate is $28.93. USC offers benefits and programs intended to support employees and their families, work-life balance, and employee well-being; details are available on USC’s benefits website.

Requirements

• Two years of experience; combined education and experience may substitute for minimum experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the custodial trade, 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.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Valid California driver's license required; the position participates in the DMV Pull Notice System, and a copy of the DMV record is required as a final condition of employment.
• Demonstrated commitment to USC's Unifying Values through ideas, words, and actions.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard custodial procedures and ensure custodial standards are met.
• Maintain the cleanliness of assigned facilities.
• Provide customer service to faculty, staff, students, and guests; meet customer needs, offer options, resolve problems, and follow up.
• Maintain a friendly, helpful demeanor.
• Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting maintenance and repair procedures.
• 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.

Benefits

• A wide variety of benefits and programs supporting employees and their families; details are provided on USC’s benefits website.
• Programs supporting work-life balance and employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

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