Custodian (Multiple Positions) Job at Center for California Studies in Sacrament

Working Title: Custodian

Classification Title: Custodian

Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled): Thursday, October 9, 2025 @ 11:55pm PST

Hiring Preference: Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

The Custodian works independently and side-by-side with a diverse team engaged in cleaning and doing tasks in residence hall buildings that include: hallways, lobbies, stairwells, rooms, studio and suite apartments, warehouse, shops, recreation rooms, kitchens, offices, restrooms, elevators, and laundry room facilities. Cleaning tasks include: dusting, window washing, carpet cleaning, floor high speed and refinishing resilient floors and sealing cement floors, vacuuming, furniture polishing, spot cleaning of walls, refilling product dispersers, mop, scrub, sweep, sanitize and disinfect items and daily removal of trash and/or recyclables.

The incumbent is responsible for reporting unsafe and unsanitary conditions, secure buildings and areas.

The Custodian is part of a team of Housing staff members that perform excellent customer service and support the Housing mission and values.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to 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.
• Ability to provide general cleaning and custodial care, such as restroom cleaning methods, materials, and chemicals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team in a diverse environment.
• Interpersonal skills to cultivate and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Work Schedule and Requirements

• Ability to work weekends and shift work.
• Ability to occasionally move (lift/carry) up to 50 pounds of equipment/supplies in a safe manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform floor and carpet care, such as restoration, high speed buffing, carpet extraction, and spot cleaning.
• Six (6) months experience working as a custodian in an educational, hospital, and/or commercial institution.
• Ability to operate electric, gasoline-powered vehicles and forklifts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas.