Custodian

Careers Listing•Fullerton, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility. Department Facilities Management is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University’s facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Custodial Services team as the Custodian. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. Under general supervision of the Custodial Operations Manager, or their designee, for Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM), the Custodian performs a wide range of custodial duties in and around assigned buildings (including classrooms, restrooms, offices, and other facilities). Demonstrates a methodical and organized approach to completing work assignments involving a high level of safety awareness. This position is highly safety conscious, disciplined in the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and responds to trip/slip/fall hazards both promptly and appropriately. A CPFM Custodian offers excellent customer service and is always courteous of student, faculty, and staff. Has a dedication to the quality of their work, dependability, and reliability. This is a key position which cares for campus cleanliness in facilities to support the university’s mission, vision, and values in higher education. This position will interact with various groups of individuals. The Custodian works well in a team environment and understands the balance of sharing duties, taking ownership, and will take the initiative to complete tasks as needed. This position takes pride in every aspect of their work to create and maintain an excellent learning environment at CSU Fullerton. A CPFM Custodian thrives in a university environment where staff are empowered for personal growth and supported in professional development. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
Ability to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position.
Ability to use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two-way radios for communication.
Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity, observe safety requirements, and adhere to safe work practices and methods.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
Position may require the ability to safely move up to fifty pounds and/or possession of a valid California driver’s license.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous commercial custodial experience in an educational environment.
Prior training and certification in floor care equipment and products.
Possesses basic computer skills and knowledge of logging on to computer applications (i.e., work order database, Absence Management, work email, etc.)
A valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide range of custodial duties in and around assigned buildings (including classrooms, restrooms, offices, and other facilities).
Demonstrates a methodical and organized approach to completing work assignments involving a high level of safety awareness.
Highly safety conscious, disciplined in the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and responds to trip/slip/fall hazards both promptly and appropriately.
Offers excellent customer service and is always courteous of student, faculty, and staff.
Cares for campus cleanliness in facilities to support the university’s mission, vision, and values in higher education.
Works well in a team environment and understands the balance of sharing duties, taking ownership, and will take the initiative to complete tasks as needed.
Create and maintain an excellent learning environment at CSU Fullerton.