Campus:
Pomona

Job ID: 526579

Job Title:
Custodian

Appointment Type:
Probationary

Time Base:
Full-Time

Date Posted:
April 25, 2023

Closing Date:
May 9, 2023

Description:

Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary

Collective Bargaining Unit: CSUEU -Unit 5

Job Classification: Custodian

Classification Salary Range: $3,338 - $4,490 per month

Anticipated Hiring Amount: $3,338 - $3,722 per month

Work Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Recruitment Closing Date: May 8, 2023

Hiring for 2 Positions

THE DEPARTMENT

University Housing Services is responsible for delivering a comprehensive student housing experience, which includes operations in residential life, business operations, facilities management, conference services, and information systems. The department has 50 full-time professional staff persons and is complemented by a student staff of approximately 150 students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily - Clean & maintain residence halls restrooms/showers; clean & polish sinks, clean & disinfect commodes, clean & disinfect urinals, clean mirrors, dust, remove graffiti, clean partitions, sweep & mop quarry tile floors, terrazzo floors, clean & disinfect shower curtains, empty waste receptacles, check & fill dispensers and when needed, wash walls, ceilings, air-vents and lockers. Relocate trash dumpsters for pick up.
• Daily - Clean & maintain exterior & interior stairwells, entryways, and landings; sweep, mop, dust, high dusting, remove gum, empty trash receptacles, clean cigarette urns, wash windows, dust window ledges, clean and polish handrails, vacuum entry mats, clean doors, clean doorjambs and remove graffiti.
• Daily - Clean and maintain residence hallways, lounges, laundry rooms, and offices, spot clean walls, dusting, clean drinking fountains, mirrors, microwave, carpet-spotting, vacuum, gum removal, empty trash. Shampoo carpets as directed or needed.
• Daily - Other expectations include safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals, safe use of equipment and hand tools, safeguard buildings and/or equipment from unauthorized use, cooperate with hall staff and students in creating a safe & clean environment, work in teams/crews, stock custodial supplies and closets, initiate and complete work orders.
• Periodically - Perform floor care in residence halls, use of various floorcare equipment i.e. vacuum, hot water extractor, wet vacuum, 175 RPM floor machine; sweeping, carpet extraction, stripping & scrubbing resilient tile and asphalt tile floors, carpet spotting, carpet repairs, mopping, spray buffing, applying floor finish and bonnet cleaning. Clean & maintain student rooms including windows, vertical blinds, polish & clean furniture, wash walls, ceilings, light fixtures, doors, doorjambs, vacuum, carpet spotting
• Periodically - Perform light maintenance in residence hall facilities such as lamp replacement, unclog commodes/urinals, work with common hand tools i.e. screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, and wrenches, service vacuum cleaners, i.e. replace belt, empty vacuum bag, clean brush, move/set-up furniture, tables, chairs and miscellaneous furniture
• Periodically - Participate and serve various campus and departments committees, participate and attend staff meetings, retreats and other training sessions. Assist with all emergency evacuation drills and emergencies if needed. Must be available for call out after hours in case of emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California Driver’s License.

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; and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships. Some positions may require ability to move up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a school or institutional setting, hotel, hospital, apartment
• complexes.
• Knowledge and proper use of cleaning chemicals.
• Work well with students, staff, and college age populations.
• Ability to operate various custodial equipment i.e. vacuum 175 - rpm floor machine, and self-contained carpet extractor.
• Ability to work independently and/or with team members.
• Ability to accept change regularly in work shift schedules and duties in order to fill for absent Custodian, building emergencies, and participation on regular staff meetings and committee work.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Able to use a computer, iPad and communicate via email, online meetings and two-way radios

COVID-19 Vaccination

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who physically access campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose, or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly Pomona 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 Cal Poly Pomona employee who was conditionally offered the position.

I-9: Employment Verification

Cal Poly Pomona 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 form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

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 as a condition of employment.

Smoking

Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal Poly Pomona Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. More information is available at:

EEO

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to the pay transparency nondiscrimination provision and all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. More information is available at: