Custodian

CSU Careers • Pomona, CA

53d • Onsite

About The Position

As a department within the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing Services (UHS) is responsible for delivering a comprehensive student housing experience, which includes operations in residential life, business operations, facilities management, conference services, and information systems. The department has an annual operating budget of approximately $30 million, makes $2 million in annual capital improvements, and houses over 2,800+ students. The department has 50 full-time professional staff person and is complemented by a student staff of approximately 200.

Requirements

• Driver License, Valid and in State Valid California Drivers License
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety; operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position; use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two-way radios for communication; observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required; perform work involving regular physical activity; and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
• Some positions may require ability to move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in community living environments such as college/universities, hotels, apartment complexes, nursing homes, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of the proper use and safety of cleaning chemical
• Communication skills (i.e. ability to follow oral and written instructions)
• Able to work independently and/or with team members and student workers
• Must be able use a computer/iPad to check email, input attendance, email, documenting work-related tasks such as work orders
• Work well with college student populations, faculty, and staff
• Ability to operate various custodial equipment (i.e. vacuum 175 - rpm floor machine, and self-contained carpet extractor)
• Ability to accept change regularly in work shift schedules, duties, and assignments
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain residence halls restrooms/showers; clean and polish sinks, clean and disinfect commodes, clean and disinfect urinals, clean mirrors, dust, remove graffiti, clean partitions, sweep and mop quarry tile floors, terrazzo floors, clean and disinfect shower curtains, empty waste receptacles, check and fill dispensers, and when needed, wash walls, ceilings, air-vents and lockers. Relocate trash dumpsters for pick up.
• Clean and maintain exterior/interior stairwells, entryways, and landings; sweep, mop, dust, high dusting, remove gum/graffiti, empty trash receptacles, wash windows, dust window ledges, clean and polish handrails, vacuum entry mats, clean doors, clean doorjambs.
• Clean and maintain residence hallways, lounges, laundry rooms, and offices, spot clean walls, dusting, clean drinking fountains/bottle filling stations, mirrors, microwaves, carpet-spotting, vacuum, gum removal, empty trash. Shampoo carpet as directed or needed.
• Safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals, safe use of equipment and hand tools, safeguard buildings and/or equipment from unauthorized use, cooperate with hall staff and students in creating a safe and clean environment, work in team/crews, stock custodial supplies and closets, initiate and complete work orders.
• Perform floor care in residence hall, use of various floorcare equipment (i.e. vacuum, hot water extractor, wet vacuum, 175 RPM floor machine); sweeping, carpet extraction, stripping and scrubbing resilient tile and asphalt tile floors, carpet spotting, carpet repairs, mopping, spray buffing, applying floor finish and bonnet cleaning. Clean and maintain student rooms including windows, vertical blinds, polish and clean furniture, wash walls, ceilings, light fixtures, doors, doorjambs, vacuum, carpet spotting.
• Perform light maintenance in residence hall facilities such as lamp replacement, unclog commodes/urinals, work with common hand tools (i.e. plunger, screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, and wrenches), service vacuum cleaners (i.e. replace belt, empty vacuum bag, clean brush), move/set-up furniture, tables, chairs and miscellaneous furniture.
• Participates in University, Division of Student Affairs, and UHS staff meetings and serves on department committees as requested. Assist with emergency evacuation drills and emergencies as needed. Must be available for call out in case of emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees