Under general direction of the Custodial Supervisor and the day to day direction of the Lead Custodian, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining all campus facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. Perform minor maintenance to custodial equipment, clean and care for classrooms, offices, laboratories, restrooms, cafeteria, common areas (hallways, lobbies) and athletic facilities in support of the academic mission. Move and rearrange furniture and assist on special events providing full custodial requirements.

• Clean and disinfect restrooms and replenish paper and soap supplies daily using proper PPE while cleaning restrooms.
• Ensure student populated areas (classrooms, lobbies, locker rooms etc.) are ready for students each day.
• Empty, clean and disinfect waste baskets and recycling containers in all assigned areas.
• Clean chalk boards, chalk rails, and replenish supplies.
• Clean interior and exterior windows in all assigned areas.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas and remove stains.
• Dust light fixtures and replace fluorescent tubes and incandescent bulbs as needed.
• Arrange and re–arrange furniture in all classrooms as needed.
• Act as a caretaker for the facility, anticipate building repairs and building occupant requirements.
• Lock and unlock buildings as assigned; safeguard building and equipment from unauthorized use.
• Sweep, scrub, auto scrub, dust mop, and damp mop all hard floors.
• Maintain custodial closets orderly and fully stocked.
• Polish wood work and metal surfaces, clean furniture and upholstery.
• Carry an assigned radio to communicate during shift.
• Respond to custodial/cleaning emergencies.
• Gather and deliver recyclables to areas of central aggregation.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and furniture, such as oiling doors, tightening screws, and replacing foots on chairs and tables.
• Shampoo carpets and maintain hard floor surfaces by stripping waxing and polishing as needed.
• Operate all floor care equipment safely.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Clean, adjust and make minor repairs to custodial equipment to maintain in good working order.
• Sweep, blow and pressure wash building exterior areas (at entrances and in stairwells).
• Perform special event set up and tear down.
• Perform emergency cleanup (e.g. spills, flooding, graffiti, removal, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates prior custodial experience in an academic or institutional setting.
• Demonstrates the ability to work weekends, evenings, graveyard shift and alternate schedules as required to meet the diverse needs of the University.
• Demonstrates experience maintaining floors including sweeping, dry and/or wet mopping, stripping, sealing, waxing, polishing, vacuuming, spot and full cleaning of carpets and proper use and care of powered floor cleaning equipment, preferably in an institutional setting.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of common methods, practices, equipment and materials used in custodial work.
• Demonstrates the ability to set up and tear down large tables, chairs, podiums and special event equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to lift and/or move heavy objects and climb ladders, scaffolds, roofs and multi-structured buildings.
• Demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions as required by the position.
• Demonstrates the ability to work individually or in as a team member in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.

• 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.

• Possesses and maintains a valid California Driver's License.

• May be required to work weekends, evenings, graveyard shift and alternate work schedules as required to meet the diverse needs of the University.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a consistent basis and may be required the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Position requires frequent walking on uneven surfaces and standing for the majority of shift being active.
• Requires repetitive pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, twisting, hand grasping and fine finger manipulation.
• Requires work on ladders, scaffolds, aerial platforms, stages and multi-structured buildings.

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.

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), . 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 (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 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:

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