Custodian - .50 Time Base

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Job Summary 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. Beach Building Services (BBS) at California State University Long Beach is dedicated to supporting the university by ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and development of the campus. As a large, thriving department, BBS provides facilities based comprehensive support to the campus in the areas of academics, activities and event services. These facilities contribute to a well-rounded and enriching campus experience for students, faculty and staff. BBS is proud to contribute to the dynamic and transformative educational and social events and programs that make CSU Long Beach one of the most sought-after institutions and a leader among the CSU campuses. Departments within BBS: Environmental Health and Safety Energy and Utilities Facilities Operations (Service Response, Fiscal Operations, Payroll/Personnel, IT Services) Planning and Sustainability Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (Engineering, Fire Alarm, Electrical and Plumbing Shops) Building Trades (Lock, Sign, Carpentry, Paint and Auto Shops) Grounds and Landscaping Services Custodial Services Design and Construction Services BBS is composed of talented and skilled employees and dedicated administrators who work hard and collaborate to achieve our mission to “Build a Better Campus Every day.”

Requirements

Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned.
Ability to perform repeated bending, stooping, lifting, reaching activities. I.e. pushing/pulling fully loaded custodial carts, reaching to clean blackboards, bending and stooping to do spot cleaning, empty trash cans, etc.
Ability to read, speak, and understand at a level appropriate to the position.
Experience working in a university or large institution.
Good interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent customer skills.
Ability to get along with a diverse campus community.
Ability to operate power cleaning equipment.
Use custodial systems such as those to track work orders and two –way radios for communication
Ability to organize work assignments and custodial closets.
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.

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

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being. To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day.
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.