Custodian Job at Inside Higher Ed in San Diego

Position is responsible for performing semi-skilled cleaning throughout the Institute, and assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of tools, equipment, and work areas. Performs general labor duties on a routine and/or regular basis, based on operational needs.

The working hours for this position are 2:00am-10:30am.

The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values all members of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline, professional acumen, and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.

Key Responsibilities

• Visually inspects assigned area(s) of responsibility to assess scope of necessary cleaning.
• Empty, collect and dispose of trash, as necessary.
• Vacuums floor coverings and upholstered furniture.
• Mixes water and chemical concentrates in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Cleans and polishes surfaces as necessary including but not limited to, vinyl, plastic, furniture, fixtures, desks, pictures, ledges, walls, machines, blinds, and other related surfaces.
• Move furniture as necessary for cleaning, return to appropriate spaces.
• Prepare floor cleaning chemicals and mop floors.
• Washes light and air diffusers with appropriate tools and ladders as needed to reach required heights.
• Fully services rest rooms to include cleaning/sanitizing counters and basins, cleaning/sanitizing toilet bowls, cleaning shower areas including floor drains, cleaning mirrors of varying sizes and heights, and cleaning walls.
• Sweeps and cleans sidewalks, walkways, stairwells, and other common areas, offices, or laboratories.
• Steam-cleans or shampoos carpets using bulky power equipment.
• As necessary continually communicates with supervisor regarding any repairs/or maintenance, supplies and equipment needed to support established procedures and protocols.
• Sets up, arranges, and removes tables, chairs, and other items used to prepare facilities/rooms for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Packs and unpacks fixtures, furniture and equipment of varying weights and sizes.
• Inventories and restocks storage areas in a variety of locations throughout the Institute.
• Loads fixtures, furniture and equipment onto trucks or carts for transport.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum one year experience as a working custodian
• Must be willing to maintain First Aide/CPR/AED training/certification.
• Must be willing to submit a post-offer physical, TB Tests, vaccines and similar as required.

Preferred

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

What We Offer

The expected pay range for this position is $17.25 to $23.50 hourly. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position.

Salk Institute offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.