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California Polytechnic State University

Location: San Luis ObispoCA 93407 Document ID: AC185-35T1 Posted on: 2018-08-2408/24/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-09-23
 

Lead Custodian



Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Lead Custodian


Department: Fac Svcs-Custodial Services (128300)

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Salary Range: CSU Range: $2,713 - $4,843 (Anticipated Hiring Range: $2,713 - $4,400)

Position Description:
The Facility Services Department is a unit within the Administration and Finance Division. The purpose of the Facility Services Department is to provide quality maintenance and minor repair and renovation services that meet or exceed our customers' expectations. Custodial Services consists of approximately 80 full-time, part-time and temporary custodians and is responsible for keeping 2,250,000 square feet of space clean and available for campus use.

This position provides general cleaning and custodial care and support for assigned campus buildings, facilities, structures and adjacent areas and/or portions thereof, including, but not limited to, campus offices, classrooms, science laboratories, art rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, locker rooms, health and child care centers, patios, entryways and walkways, and workshops. Custodial staff may work independently or as part of a custodial team. In addition to performing the full range of custodial work, Lead Custodians are distinguished from Custodians in that incumbent in the position act in a lead capacity and are responsible for directing the work of one or more employees engaged in custodial work.


Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
Two years of custodial or janitorial experience wherein the individual has shown the potential for exercising lead work direction.


Required Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures.
  • Working knowledge of effective lead/supervisory practices and techniques.
  • Ability to provide lead work direction, including training others in proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance.
  • Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.
  • Ability to use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials and use two-way radios for communication.
  • Ability to establish, promote and maintain cooperative communications and working relationships with staff, students and the public.
  • Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action.
  • 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 clearly relay information, both written and verbal, for maintenance, custodial or health and safety repairs or concerns.
  • Excellent communication skills: ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of safety requirements, safe work practices, and methods including interpretation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently with little instruction.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with interruptions.
  • Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures.
  • Perform work involving regular physical activity which may require the ability to safely move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism in entering occupied areas on campus by showing respect for the room occupant's privacy and property.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
    Two years supervisory experience; two years of experience cleaning/supervising in an institutional or commercial setting.

    Special Conditions:
  • Must be able to work safely in an indoor and outdoor environment; exposure to moist or wet conditions, dust, chemicals, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, variances in temperature, noise, and equipment with moving parts.
  • Must be able to perform work involving, but not limited to, lifting, carrying, and maneuvering heavy objects; squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
  • Must be able to work various shifts (as applicable), including weekends, and a willingness to switch shifts to meet operational needs. Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
  • 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
  • Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.
  • This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

    Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

    Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

    For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

  • Review Begin Date:

    Requisition Number: 104863

    To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.

    About Us
    Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

    At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.





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