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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Custodian performs general cleaning and custodial care for assigned campus housing buildings, residential units, offices, guest housing, and common areas. The position completes apartment turnovers, prepares guest housing accommodations, transports custodial supplies, and supports custodial operations throughout the student housing portfolio.

• Cleans and maintains assigned areas, which may include all or some of the following, based upon the location of specific assignments: dusting and cleaning all surfaces; removing trash and recyclables; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and replenishing supplies; cleaning glass doors, windows, and blinds; removing gum and graffiti; cleaning furniture and upholstery; cleaning light fixtures and HVAC air diffusers; polishing woodwork and metal surfaces; cleaning interior and exterior stairwells, walkways, and elevators; clean and maintain campus floors, including sweeping, dry and/or wet mopping; stripping, sealing, waxing, and polishing floors; vacuuming; spot and full cleaning of carpets; responding to custodial/cleaning emergencies; gathering and delivering trash and recyclables to areas of central aggregation; safeguarding assigned areas from unauthorized use and access by locking and unlocking doors and windows; identify and organize necessary work materials and equipment, which may include loading and unloading cleaning supplies and materials; and operating and maintaining powered equipment, tools, supplies, and materials needed to perform assigned duties. These work areas include assignments in all campus housing buildings (student residences, offices, community spaces, and guest housing).
• Cleans entire apartments and turns over apartments in various areas of campus housing.
• Ensures clean and safe handling of all custodial supplies, and transports cleaning supplies to various buildings using electric carts and/or custodial supply carts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the cleaning efforts and staff across the student housing portfolio as instructed by operations management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE.

 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Six months of previous custodial experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of proper use of various floor care machines utilized by custodial staff, e.g. stripping machine, waxer/buffer, water pick-ups, etc.
• Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate powered custodial equipment and cleaning tools.
• Ability to prioritize work and complete assignments efficiently with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain safe work practices and provide excellent customer service in a residential environment.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 2010 / Custodian / Grade 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $3461 – $3747 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3461 - $4752 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.  
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 

General Information

• Applications received through August 10, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.  
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding 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 outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and 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 measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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