Custodian (Day Shift)

  • San Diego State University
  • San Diego, California
  • Mar 07, 2024
Custodial and Janitorial

Job Description

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Custodian cleans and cares for classrooms, offices, laboratories, restrooms, common areas (hallways, lobbies) and athletic facilities (including locker rooms) in support of the academic mission; cleans and cares for individual student rooms, offices, study rooms, hallways, restrooms (including showers), trash areas, stairways, elevators, and lobby areas in support of residential life. The Custodian also maintains campus facilities and residence hall facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., duties include some evening or weekend work but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

SDSU Facilities Services is a customer service-based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. Facilities Services employs over 250 employees (full time and students) and supports approximately eight million square feet of buildings (including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.

For more information regarding Facilities Services click here .

Education and Experience

Prior experience not required.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid California Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Key Qualifications
  • A working knowledge of the common methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in custodial work; general knowledge of cleaning chemicals and methods of use is preferred.
  • Ability to make repairs to equipment to ensure good operating order is preferred.
  • Prior experience in custodial services, maintenance services, or similar environment within the previous three years is preferred.
  • Prior experience using custodial floor equipment (ride on Zambonis or walk - behind floor machines, carpet extractors, buffers, floor sweepers and restroom equipment) within the previous two years is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $3,338 per month.

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.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,338 - $4,490 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on November 14, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by November 13, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘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 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu .

Advertised: Oct 31 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
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Job Address

San Diego, California 92182 United States View Map