Custodian- 8 Positions Available

 

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Director, Housing Facilities, the custodian will provide various custodian and housekeeping support services for on and off Housing, Residential Life & Auxiliaries (HRLAs) complexes. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall cleanliness of assigned building, floors, facilities, foyers, stairwells, including but not limited to cleaning student rooms, common areas, lounges, kitchens and hallways; clean and disinfect bathrooms; strip and wax floors; clean windows; move furniture from one area to another; wash concrete areas outside of the buildings, execute the delivery and pickup of guest-requested items to and from guest rooms, maintain carts and manage constant supply of clean linens for Summer Conference programs, ensuring closets are fully stocked and remove trash and dirty linens including cleaning and care of flooring (e.g. carpet, tile, etc.) high dusting, edging, scrubbing, cleaning of desks, and perform other related duties as required.

Tasks are expected to be performed in accordance with HRLAs expectations of quality customer service.  The incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life, retention and graduation rate. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform Regular Custodial Duties: Clean interior common areas, lounges, bathrooms, laundry rooms, apartments, offices, living rooms, students’ rooms, hallways, and classrooms, building windows.
• Restorative Cleaning: Incumbent is to detail clean and disinfect clean mirrors; polish faucets and brass plates.
• Housekeeping Summer Conference, Conferences, & The Pointe: Must be willing to work in any areas controlled by Housing and Residential Life such as but not limited to perform Pointe setups, Housing Office, and any of the colleges (Beachside, Hillside, Parkside, etc.).
• Customer Service & Teamwork: Incumbent to provide excellent customer service to the residents, staff, and Campus community.

Department

Housing & Residential Life

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Custodian

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $3,461 (Step #1) - $3,747 (Step #5) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,461 (Step #1) - $4,752 (Step #20) per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program is just one way the CSU demonstrates its dedication to your success and well-being.  To be eligible for full benefits at CSU, you must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) and your appointment must last more than six months and one day. Eligible employees have access to this comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to suit your needs.