Custodian, Swing Shift (5 Positions)
Location : San José
Categories : Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Custodial / Facilities, Probationary, Full Time
Job Summary
These positions will work weekends. Please see work schedules below.*
The custodian will sweep, vacuum, spot carpets, clean carpets, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors; clean classrooms, laboratories, lavatories, locker rooms, blackboards, white boards, windows, venetian style blinds;
replenish lavatory supplies, empty wastebaskets and recycling bins and remove trash / recycling from campus buildings, replace lamps in light fixtures;
lock and unlock doors and windows as required; safeguard building or equipment from unauthorized; other duties listed in the Classification and Qualification Standards of the CSU system and the Department Standards Guideline may be assigned in order to meet customer and campus needs.
Different shift operational needs may vary to some degree and individual assignments on a given date are determined by available staffing, campus customer needs, and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Removes and replenishes all dispenser supplies and materials
Dusts, sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors with department approved chemicals
Cleans walls, mirrors, partitions, fixtures, and ventilation coverings
Cleans toilets, urinals, and sinks with department approved chemicals
Removes and empties all trash / recycling containers daily to appropriate locations
Transports materials between buildings and utilizes vehicles
Sweeps, dust mops, mops, and vacuums daily; spots carpets, strips, waxes, and polishes floors weekly
Cleans and maintains door and entry glass daily
Organizes and moves tables and chairs to campus standard
Checks and changes light bulbs / tubes daily in all areas
Utilizes personal protective equipment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be able to successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for CSU campuses and pass the course exam
May be required to lift 50 pounds
Ability to use and care for custodial supplies and equipment
Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
Ability to implement a customer service approach, with a commitment to high ethical standards
Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations
Required Qualifications
Ability to communicate verbally at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
Ability to follow simple oral and written directions
Ability to understand chemical / product mixing ratios and ability to label containers accordingly
Requires the possession of a valid California Driver’s License for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required for position and in any emergency situation
License
A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.
Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.
Preferred Qualifications
Six months of full time custodial or service industry experience in an institutional or commercial setting
Six months of full-time experience with industrial commercial equipment
Compensation
Classification : Custodian
Anticipated Hiring Range : up to $3,120 / month
CSU Hiring Range : $3,120 / month - $4,196 / month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .