Custodian - 3 Positions Available

The BeachLong Beach, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Custodial Services and immediate supervision of the Supervising Custodian, performs custodial, janitorial, and maintenance duties in assigned areas and other related work as assigned. This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and the care of various surface types.
  • Ability to safely operate power cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to use custodial systems for work order tracking and communication.
  • Strong organizational skills to efficiently manage work assignments and maintain custodial storage areas.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and respectfully within a diverse campus community.
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand instructions appropriate to the position.
  • Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and engaging in repeated bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday.
  • Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
  • Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
  • Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
  • Solid work history
  • Valid California driver’s license required.
  • Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
  • Must be able to reside in the State of California upon date of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in a university or other large institutional environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains neat and clean facilities for faculty, staff, and visitors.
  • Removes Trash/Recycle paper, cardboard and various materials.
  • Maintains facility safety procedures and security measures.
  • Positive interaction and communication of custodial activities.
  • Maintains and operates vacuums, wet/dry vacuums, buffers, auto scrubbers, blowers, etc. for maintaining carpets, tile floors, and exterior areas.

Benefits

  • Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service)
  • 14 paid holidays
  • 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual
  • A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
  • Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
  • Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
  • Wellness programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.
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