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Building and Maintenance Custodian

$21 - $23.5 per hour

Caltech (California)

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position will provide support and maintenance to various Athenaeum facilities and grounds and will perform miscellaneous custodial duties as required.

This is an Essential Reporting position. In the event of an emergency on campus, an employee designated as essential reporting has essential job skills that are needed for response and recovery and is expected to report to Campus as soon as possible.
Essential Job Duties
  • Provides maintenance services, repairs, rehabilitation, renovation, preventative maintenance, and responds to service/repair calls in a swift and timely manner; performs planned maintenance on various dining and hotel operations equipment.
  • Responds to customer service requests; trouble shoots and diagnoses plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning problems. Determines appropriate corrective action, escalates more complex problems to the Hotel Operations Manager and/or Physical Plant.
  • Performs minor plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning repairs including faucets, toilets, drain work, garbage disposal, minor carpentry, carpet and furniture repair, door locks, minor interior and exterior painting, minor electrical repairs, replace light bulbs and fixtures and reset circuit breakers.
  • May assist Physical Plant staff in facilities repairs and services.
  • Performs custodial duties in club public areas such as banquet and dining facilities, restrooms, offices and meeting rooms; cleans and polishes floors and carpet, cleans fixtures, cabinets, counters, wash windows.
  • Performs cleaning, sweeping and other tasks in outside common areas and grounds surrounding facility.
  • Performs cleaning tasks in all assigned areas according to prescribed standards of cleanliness and in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies safety standards and practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Hotel Operations Manager.
Basic Qualifications
  • High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in an environment involving facilities or general maintenance, and/or custodial/grounds maintenance.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must have a valid California driver's license and maintain it throughout the course of employment.
  • Must be able to adhere to the Institute's motor vehicle policy.
  • Experience and knowledge of basic maintenance services along with exposure and familiarity with one or more skilled trades.
  • Ability to apply general knowledge of basic hand/power tools and equipment. Ability to solve both routine and semi-routine problems.
  • Effective communications skills and the ability to interact with and assist members, guests and other Athenaeum staff.
  • Must be in good health, without physical limitations to perform all duties and responsibilities of the job.
  • Must be able to stand, sit, reach, grasp, squat and bend for extended periods of time; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis such as: lifting and moving tables; maintenance tools; electrical and plumbing supplies, must be able to climb ladders.
  • Applicant must be available to work various shifts, weekends and holidays.
Required Documents
  • Resume.

Hiring Range

$21.00 - $23.50 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

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

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.
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