Custodian

California State University•Fullerton, CA

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. Housing and Residential Engagement at Cal State Fullerton provides a safe, inclusive living environment for students that supports learning, personal growth, and community, empowering Titans to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend educational, cultural, and social programs, and interact more closely with faculty and university staff members. Cal State Fullerton currently provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,000 students that is safe, clean, and very convenient. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Housing-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 the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Custodian provides custodial duties in and around assigned buildings or portions thereof within the housing community. Works with chemicals and safety equipment. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, restrooms, sinks, fixtures, toilets, urinals, showers, bathtubs and replenishes all supplies. Cleans dispensers, mirrors, tile, walls, doors, glass, whiteboards, windows/sills, blinds and drains. Remove trash and debris to outside dumpsters. Remove decorations and flyers. Cleans kitchens, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, offices, breakrooms, hallways, conference rooms, and stairs. Dusts and mops tile and cleans all horizontal and vertical surfaces. Cleans upholstery, furniture, desks, tables, chairs, cabinets, and counters. Sweeps, scrubs floors, mops, scrubs tile grout, waxes, buff floors, strips tile, polishes floors and concrete. Vacuums, spot cleans and clean carpets. Power washes, removes graffiti, gum, cobwebs. Performs minor maintenance and repairs, changes lights, and cleans equipment. Completes special projects including event set up, move furniture, completes laundry and linens. Uses computer to complete work assignments, training and leave requests. 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.
CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous commercial custodial experience in an educational environment.
A valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Provides custodial duties in and around assigned buildings or portions thereof within the housing community.
Works with chemicals and safety equipment.
Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, restrooms, sinks, fixtures, toilets, urinals, showers, bathtubs and replenishes all supplies.
Cleans dispensers, mirrors, tile, walls, doors, glass, whiteboards, windows/sills, blinds and drains.
Remove trash and debris to outside dumpsters.
Remove decorations and flyers.
Cleans kitchens, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, offices, breakrooms, hallways, conference rooms, and stairs.
Dusts and mops tile and cleans all horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Cleans upholstery, furniture, desks, tables, chairs, cabinets, and counters.
Sweeps, scrubs floors, mops, scrubs tile grout, waxes, buff floors, strips tile, polishes floors and concrete.
Vacuums, spot cleans and clean carpets.
Power washes, removes graffiti, gum, cobwebs.
Performs minor maintenance and repairs, changes lights, and cleans equipment.
Completes special projects including event set up, move furniture, completes laundry and linens.
Uses computer to complete work assignments, training and leave requests.
Other duties as assigned.