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Major Duties

Under the general supervision, CSUN PPM Custodians may work independently or as part of a custodial team to provide general cleaning and custodial care and support for assigned campus buildings, facilities, structures and adjacent areas and/or portions.

• Cleaning and maintaining assigned areas
• Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and replenishing supplies
• Cleaning and maintaining campus floors, including sweeping, dry and/or wet mopping, and performing restorative floor care.
• Responding to custodial/cleaning emergencies
• Safeguarding assigned areas from unauthorized use and access by locking and unlocking doors and windows
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, sanitation practices, floor care, carpet care, waste and recycling procedures, and the proper use of cleaning supplies and materials.
• Skill in operating and maintaining powered equipment, tools, vacuums, floor-care equipment, power washers, and other custodial materials.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments, replace lamps, check fire extinguishers, arrange furniture and equipment, and support campus events.
• Ability to accurately record time and projects in the PPM electronic CMMS system, identify facility repair needs during custodial rounds, and respond effectively to custodial and cleaning emergencies.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position; follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety; operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position

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 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; 4:00 pm – 12:30 am, 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 October 15, 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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