Custodian- 3 Positions Available

at  California State University

Job no: 544265
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Temporary, Full Time

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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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. 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.”

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Solid work history.
• Graveyard shift Monday-Friday 12:00am-8:30am

PHYSICAL SUMMARY

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent’s time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

• Maintains neat and clean facilities for faculty, staff, and visitors. Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes, polishes, and vacuums floors.
• 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.