On-Call Custodian

$21.62 per hour

California State University

Turlock, CA

- Position Summary
- Classified as: Custodian
  
  Custodial Services is continually building a pool of persons interested in hourly-intermittent temporary employment. Multiple positions are filled as needed and appointments end on or before June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, operational needs, and job performance. Positions are normally assigned to work primarily weekends for events but may also be assigned to work alternate schedules as operational needs demand. Hours will vary.
  
  This position's responsibilities are carried out under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for performing a full range of custodial and general maintenance support functions for assigned campus buildings, facilities, and adjacent areas to maintain a clean, safe, functional, and sanitary environment in support of University operations and activities.
- Job Duties
- Duties include but are not limited to:
  - Clean and maintain assigned areas, including dusting and cleaning surfaces; removing trash and recyclables.
  - Clean and disinfect restrooms and replenish supplies.
  - Clean glass doors, windows, and blinds.
  - Clean graffiti.
  - Clean furniture and upholstery.
  - Clean light fixtures.
  - Polish woodwork and metal surfaces.
  - Clean stairwells, walkways, and elevators.
  - Perform general housekeeping duties.
  - Clean and maintain campus floors, including sweeping; dry and/or wet mopping; stripping, sealing, waxing, and polishing floors.
  - Vacuum; spot and fully clean carpets.
  - Use, perate and maintain appropriate hand and powered equipment, tools, supplies, and materials in support of assigned duties.
  - Identify and organize necessary work materials and equipment to perform assigned duties.
  - Load and unload cleaning supplies and materials.
  - Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and furniture (e.g., oiling doors, tightening screws, replacing feet on chairs and tables).
  - Respond to custodial/cleaning emergencies.
  - Gather and deliver recyclables to areas of central aggregation.
  - Replace lamps in light fixtures.
  - Safeguard assigned areas from unauthorized use and access by locking and unlocking doors and windows.
  - Arrange and set up furniture, equipment, and related items.
  - Serve as a special event custodian.
  - Participate in campus event set-up and clean up, including moving bleachers.
  - Report facility repair needs identified during custodial rounds.
  - Check fire extinguishers to ensure they are full.
  - Operate a motor vehicle, such as a truck or electric cart, to transport custodial equipment, materials, and supplies (as required).
  - May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
  - At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
  - The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
  - Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Education: None
  Experience: None
- Preferred Qualifications
- - One (1) or more years of custodial experience.
  - High school diploma or equivalent.
  - Experience working in a large, multi-building, or high-traffic facility environment.
  - Experience in a higher education, CSU, or other public sector setting.
  - Experience maintaining hard floor surfaces, including stripping, sealing, waxing, and polishing.
  - Experience performing carpet care, including vacuuming, spot cleaning, and full extraction.
  - Experience operating and maintaining powered custodial equipment (e.g., auto scrubbers, burnishers, carpet extractors).
  - Experience providing custodial support for campus events, including setup and post-event cleaning.
  - Completion of custodial or safety-related training (e.g., OSHA, bloodborne pathogens, floor care certification).
  - Other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- - Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to 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 observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required.
  - Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity.
  - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
  - Ability to move up to 50 pounds if required by the position.
- Special Conditions
- - Position may be required to travel.
  - May be required to work weekends, evenings, graveyard shift and alternate schedules.
- License or Certifications
- - Possession of a valid California driver's license.
- Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Salary Range
- Anticipated salary will be $21.62 per hour (step 5). Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. (Full Custodian range: $19.97 - $27.42 per hour.)
- How to Apply
- To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
  
  Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.
- Application Deadline
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED
- Background Clearance Notice
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
  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.
- Additional Information
- Campus & Area
  California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
  
  Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Clery Act Disclosure
  
  Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
  Equal Employment Opportunity
  
  The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
  
  Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. California Relay Service is available at View phone number on click.appcast.io voice and View phone number on click.appcast.io TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
  
  CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  
  The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
- The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
  
  INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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