Campus Custodial Assistant

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Job Summary

Under direct supervision, applies knowledge of cleaning techniques and performs a variety of custodial duties required to maintain Campus buildings areas clean, orderly, and safe by using hand tools or equipment. Performs work in accordance with Institute safety standards and regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA, EPA, and CDC guidelines).

Essential Job Duties

In coordination and cooperation with other crew members, performs cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting duties that include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for following all safety procedures and maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Cleans and maintains floors, including stairwells, by sweeping and wet mopping several types of floor surfaces using hand tools or equipment.
• Cleans and maintains carpets by vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture using tools or equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, showers, kitchens, locker rooms, on a high frequency schedule.
• Cleans and sanitizes high-traffic public areas and frequently touched sources on a high frequency schedule.
• Washes and spot clean walls, blackboards, interior windows, light covers, glass surfaces, and elevators.
• Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces, which may require working at heights (6' max)
• Removes trash by hand or cart and moves trash to designated trash disposal areas.
• Removes recyclables from building interior and breaks down cardboard boxes.
• Maintains building entrances and immediate area surrounding building of assignment.
• Climbs ladders, replace burnt out lights, moves/arranges furniture, and lift/carry items of up to 50 lbs. during the daily assignments.
• Responsible for the custody of keys in assigned work area; and unlock entry building doors as directed on security building schedule.
• Must be available to work overtime, including weekends when required.
• Flexible to perform other custodial duties as needed (Example: Campus Events and Campus Emergency Response).

Basic Qualifications

• At least six months of experience working as a custodian in a fast-pace educational or commercial environment.
• Ability to communicate and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Familiar with custodial hand tools, floor care equipment, and cleaning techniques preferred.
• Must be able to work this assigned work schedule: 5:00AM - 1:30PM, Monday - Friday.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50lbs. and walk, push, pull, climb, twist, stoop, and bend to accomplish job requirements on a regular basis.

Required Documents

• Resume.

Hiring Range

$19.50 - $24.75 Per Hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.


As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks. EEO Statement

Caltech is an equal opportunity employer and, as a federal contractor, takes affirmative action to employ qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at View email address on click.appcast.io.