California State University-Sacramento is hiring: Custodian (Multiple Positions)

The Custodian works independently and side-by-side with a diverse team engaged in cleaning and doing tasks in residence hall buildings. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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;
• Use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two-way radios for communication;
• Observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required;
• Perform work involving regular physical activity;
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

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

Work Schedule Requirements:

• Ability to work weekends and shift work.

Conditions Of Employment:

• Ability to pass a background check.

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.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs to review work orders, record keeping, inventory, and supply control.
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repairs/adjustments to standard custodial machines.

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.