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Custodian

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Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time
Position Description

Job Title

Custodian

Classification

Custodian

AutoReqId

553764

Department

Housing-Custodial Services

Division

Vice President, Student Affairs Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $3,461 - $4,752 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,461 - $4,107 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Wednesday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

Living on campus is an excellent way to enhance your experience at Cal State Fullerton. Being a member of a living and learning community can help strengthen both your personal growth and academic success. You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend educational, cultural, and social programs, and interact more closely with faculty and university staff members. Cal State Fullerton currently provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,200 students that is safe, clean and very convenient. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as a Custodian. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Custodian provides custodial duties in and around assigned buildings or portions thereof within the housing community. Works with chemicals and safety equipment. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, restrooms, sinks, fixtures, toilets, urinals, showers, bathtubs and replenishes all supplies. Cleans dispensers, mirrors, tile, walls, doors, glass, whiteboards, windows/sills, blinds and drains. Remove trash and debris to outside dumpsters. Remove decorations and flyers. Cleans kitchens, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, offices, breakrooms, hallways, conference rooms, and stairs. Dusts and mops tile and cleans all horizontal and vertical surfaces. Cleans upholstery, furniture, desks, tables, chairs, cabinets, and counters. Sweeps, scrubs floors, mops, scrubs tile grout, waxes, buff floors, strips tile, polishes floors and concrete. Vacuums, spot cleans and clean carpets. Power washes, removes graffiti, gum, cobwebs. Performs minor maintenance and repairs, changes lights, and cleans equipment. Completes special projects including event set up, move furniture, completes laundry and linens. Uses computer to complete work assignments, training and leave requests. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Basic knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work. Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety. Ability to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position. Ability to use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two-way radios for communication. Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity, observe safety requirements, and adhere to safe work practices and methods. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships. Position may require the ability to safely move up to 50 pounds and/or possession of a valid California driver’s license.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Previous commercial custodial experience in an educational environment.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

A live scan is required. Extended periods of walking, bending, stooping and reaching overhead, kneeling, climbing ladder and pushing or pulling custodial cart; sweeping, pushing vacuum cleaner, exposure to chemicals, dust, etc. Carry a Master key.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees

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