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San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Oct 2025
💰 $44,000/yr($42,000/yr$44,000/yr)

About the role

Position Title & Department:

Custodian 2; University Centers Posting #

5392

Department Description:

The Hahn University Center and Student Life Pavilion (UCSLP) together serve as the hub for student life activities with full-service dining areas, a sustainable market as well as office space for student affairs, campus publications and student organizations. In addition, we offer one-stop hospitality and event services for the community and off-campus needs.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

The university seeks an individual with a strong interest in working at a mission driven, faith-based institution. In line with our mission, the Division of Student Affairs is committed to grounding our policies, programs, and procedures in antiracist practice. With this commitment, we recognize the importance of educating ourselves and holding one another accountable to ensure our work is approached through an equity, inclusion, and social justice lens. We recognize our need for ongoing development in this area and continue to strive to improve. We expect all members of the Division of Student Affairs are willing to engage in this work alongside us to uphold our Catholic mission in creating a welcoming environment where the dignity of all students, staff, administrators, and faculty at USD is embraced.

The Custodian 2 will open and close the building and ensure security of facility. Perform building rounds (interior and exterior) and inspections. Provides routine and non-routine support associated with the daily cleaning in the non-Auxiliary Services areas in the Hahn University Center, Student Life Pavilion, and Salomon Lecture Hall. Typical routine duties include, but are not limited to: dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture, operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment and filling out simple forms. Support of event operations team with the set-up, break down, and of event furniture and be responsive to facility event schedule and anticipating non-routine needs to address event preparation and clean up. Performs various duties requiring moderate physical strength and acts as safety and evacuation managers.

Periodically, this position may be asked to lead or contribute to either ad hoc or ongoing division/campus projects outside the scope of their day-to-day activities. In addition. This position contributes to or leads additional division/campus projects outside of typical duties to help further accomplish student or organizational goals. Additional assignments may be seasonal, ad hoc or ongoing, depending on the project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Clean and disinfect restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures (toilet, urinals, etc).
  • Keep restroom dispensers supplied with towels, soap, sanitary napkins, etc.
  • Vacuum carpets, rugs, mats.
  • Dust mop, sweep and wet mop floors.
  • Police public areas.
  • Empty trash receptacles and replace liners.
  • Clean elevators and stairwells.
  • Straighten/arrange furniture.
  • Clean drinking fountains.
  • Spot clean carpets, rugs, walk-off mats.
  • Empty recycling containers.
  • Spot mop floors.
  • Spot clean windows, walls, doors, and other above floor surfaces.
  • Dust and/or clean furniture, windowsills, and other above floor surfaces.
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