Custodian

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Under direct supervision, the Custodian provides a wide range of cleaning and custodial care of an assigned area. Assignments may change depending on operational needs, but can include buildings, facilities, structures and adjacent areas and/or portions thereof; including, but not limited to, campus offices, classrooms, science laboratories, art rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, locker rooms, health and childcare centers, patios, entryways and walkways, and workshops. Custodians may work independently or as part of a team.

The essential functions and responsibilities listed in this position description are typical work activities and the general range of work functions performed by Custodians, they are not an all-inclusive or restrictive list of custodial-related work. University Housing maintains, operates, and protects CSU Chico’s student housing and related facilities and environments to provide an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, safe and healthy for the campus community, and attractive for visitors while preserving the physical heritage for future generations.

Required Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education sufficient to demonstrate the required skills and abilities listed above.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• 1+ years of custodial experience in an institutional or commercial setting (residential/hospitality experience preferred).
• Training in custodial safety protocols, including biohazard handling.
• Experience with environmentally friendly cleaning practices and a commitment to sustainability.
• Prior experience with work order systems like StarRez or radio communication in a custodial setting.
• Basic knowledge of minor repairs or maintenance tasks that custodians may be required to report or assist with.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Sun-Thurs 5:30am-1:30pm

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $41,532 (Step 1) - $57,024 (Step 17) per year. 

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines.

The person holding this position is considered a "Limited Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Driver’s License as well as continued completion and compliance of the CSU Defensive Driver’s Training course.

The selected candidate must pass a post-offer pre-employment physical examination.

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