Custodian

  • Cal State University (CSU) Humboldt
  • Arcata, California
  • Mar 07, 2024
Custodial and Janitorial

Job Description

Custodian

Facilities Custodial Services
Job #532048

First Review: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Open Until Filled

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs - all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #532048) Custodian, Salary Range: $3,338 - $4,490 monthly. Hiring Range: $3,338 - $3,505 monthly. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Facilities Management Custodial Services Department. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits .

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Custodial Services Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor with direction provided by the Lead Custodians where appropriate, Custodians perform a wide range of daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual general care, custodial cleaning and support for assigned campus buildings, facilities, structures and adjacent areas and/or portions thereof, which may include but are not limited to: residence halls, campus offices, classrooms, science laboratories, art rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, locker rooms, health and child care centers, patios, entryways and walkways, and workshops. Custodial staff may work independently or as part of a custodial team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Duties include but are not limited to: detail cleaning of floor, walls and ceilings; scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; detail cleaning and sanitizing of lavatories, locker rooms, shower rooms, kitchens and laundry rooms; detail cleaning of offices, lounges, stairwells, entryways, corridors; during university break periods detail cleaning of student rooms, classrooms, whiteboards, chalkboards, windows and floors; clean curtains, interior and exterior windows, blinds and other window treatments; replenish lavatory supplies, empty wastebaskets and remove trash and recyclables; routine floor maintenance including auto scrubbing, vinyl and carpet floor care and cleaning. This includes working with custodial student assistants and community service students (where appropriate) as part of a custodial team; communicate with lead custodian and/or supervisor on a daily basis; work as a team member with other custodians.
  • Deep clean areas during winter and summer breaks at all facilities; clean kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, furniture; wash and wax all linoleum floors; extract carpets; clean all fixtures; restock custodial closets as needed.
  • Provide event support
  • Furniture moving; ability to move heavy furniture such as tables, chairs and other furniture and equipment; assist in setting up and preparing for events.
  • Work with custodial student assistants and community service students as part of a custodial team; communicate with lead custodian and/or supervisor on a daily basis; work as a team member with other custodians.
  • Monitor individual custodial bases and storage areas and report to the lead custodian the supply needs; ensure that equipment is in good repair, supplies are in adequate supply and stored in a safe manner and that the work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards. Safeguarding assigned areas from unauthorized use and access by locking and unlocking doors and windows; watching for and where appropriate, reporting unauthorized persons and/or use of facilities.
  • Work on special assignments as necessary. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and trainings
  • Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:
  • Knowledge and ability to safely operate and maintain appropriate hand and powered equipment and tools, supplies and materials to perform assigned duties
  • Knowledge, skills, and ability to effectively clean and maintain assigned areas including restrooms, all surfaces and materials, floors and stairs, ceilings, doors and windows, furniture and upholstery, and any other facilities or facilities components as assigned
  • Knowledge and understanding of the safe use, storage and transport of cleaning chemicals
  • Ability to transport equipment, materials, supplies in a safe and appropriate manner
  • Ability to observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods
  • Ability to understand the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as appropriate
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative Custodial and larger Facilities Management team
  • Ability to follow established policy and procedure
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to perform the strenuous work required to complete the duties required of the position, including climbing stairs, bend and lift move objects up to 50 pounds routinely.
  • Ability to use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two-way radios for communication and obtain warehouse supplies
  • Ability to recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet short and long term deadlines/goals; and complete routine tasks despite intermittent interruptions
  • Ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economy, society, environment) into all aspects of performing job duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a wide variety of individuals.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position and follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
  • Ability and knowledge to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies properly.
  • Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity including moving up to 50 pounds; and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous custodial position in an institutional or university setting.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials for first review is Tuesday, March 12, 2024. This position is open until filled.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu .

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 2010
Publication Date: October 6, 2023



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