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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Custodian role supports daily and seasonal cleaning needs across apartments, community spaces, offices, and guest housing. You’ll help maintain a warm, welcoming environment by completing detailed cleanings, assisting with apartment turnovers, using custodial equipment safely, and supporting campus-wide cleanliness efforts.

• Dusting and cleaning all surfaces.
• Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and replenishing supplies.
• Clean and maintain campus floors, including sweeping, dry and/or wet mopping; stripping, sealing, waxing, and polishing floors.
• Clean entire apartments and turn 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.

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of cleaning techniques, sanitation standards, chemical use, and proper handling of custodial supplies. Ability to apply appropriate methods for surface care, floor maintenance, restroom sanitation, and safe operation of powered and non-powered cleaning equipment across varied facility types.
• Ability to complete routine and specialized cleaning duties—including dusting, disinfecting, polishing, window and glass care, graffiti removal, carpet care, restroom cleaning, and trash handling—with accuracy and consistency. Skilled in adapting cleaning approaches to different building areas, surfaces, and conditions.
• Capacity to evaluate cleaning needs, organize supplies and equipment, and complete assigned tasks within required timeframes. Ability to respond promptly to custodial emergencies, adjust to changing priorities, and maintain orderly, secure work areas by properly locking/ unlocking facilities and safeguarding spaces.
• Skill in safely using and maintaining floor machines, vacuums, carpet extractors, and related equipment. Ability to load/unload materials, transport supplies across campus housing facilities, and navigate varied building layouts while maintaining safe and effective cleaning operations.
• Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the duties of the position, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• May require ability to move up to 50 pounds.

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 / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $3461 - $3747 per month, dependent upon 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. 
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position. 

General Information

• Applications received through December 26, 2025 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.
• 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.