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California Polytechnic State University

Location: San Luis ObispoCA 93407 Document ID: AB103-0XZH Posted on: 2017-04-1404/14/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-05-14
 

Custodian



Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Custodian


Department: Fac Svcs-Custodial Services (128300)

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Salary Range: $2,319 - $3,765 per month.

Position Description:
***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

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; student residences, patios, entryways and walkways, and workshops. Custodial staff may work independently or as part of a custodial team.

Custodians perform a wide range of custodial and related duties for assigned campus areas. The following examples of typical work activities are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions performed by custodians; they are not meant to be an all-inclusive or restrictive list of custodial-related work. Work assignments may involve related activities and may be focused in one area or vary on a regular basis.

The following examples illustrate typical work activities and are not meant to be all inclusive or restrictive:

  • Clean and maintain assigned areas, including such activities as dusting and cleaning all surfaces; removing trash and recyclables; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and replenishing supplies; cleaning glass doors, windows, and blinds; cleaning off graffiti; cleaning furniture and upholstery; cleaning light fixtures; polishing woodwork and metal surfaces; cleaning stairwells, walkways, and elevators; and performing general housekeeping.

  • Clean and maintain campus floors, including sweeping; dry and/or wet mopping; stripping, sealing, waxing, and polishing floors; vacuuming; spot and full cleaning of carpets; and use and care for powered floor cleaning equipment.

  • Provide custodial support, including activities such as responding to custodial/cleaning emergencies; gathering and delivering recyclables to areas of central aggregation; replacing lamps in light fixtures; safeguarding assigned areas from unauthorized use and access by locking and unlocking doors and windows; arranging and setting up furniture, equipment, and related items; and making minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and furniture, such as oiling doors, tightening screws, and replacing feet on chairs and tables.

  • Provide general campus support by reporting facility repair needs identified during custodial rounds; checking fire extinguishers to ensure they are full; serving as a special event custodian; participating in campus event set-up and clean up.

  • Identify and organize necessary work materials and equipment, which may include loading and unloading cleaning supplies, and materials.

  • Operate and maintain appropriate hand and powered equipment and tools, supplies, and materials to perform assigned duties. Some positions may be required to use a motor vehicle, such as a truck or electric cart to transport custodial equipment, materials, and supplies.

  • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

  • Attend training and maintain skill currency as appropriate to safely and effectively complete assignments. As Needed


  • Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
    Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for 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; ability to observe safety requirements and safe working practices and methods; perform work involving regular physical activity; ability to safely move up to 50 pounds; and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.


    Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for 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.
  • Ability to interact with faculty, staff, students and the public in a professional manner with integrity and respect.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with interruptions.
  • Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures.
  • Some positions may require the ability to safely move up to 50 pounds

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • A basic knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.

  • Special Conditions:
    ***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

  • Must be able to work safely in an indoor and outdoor environment; exposure to 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.
  • This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
    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.

    May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.

    A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

    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.

  • Review Begin Date: 03-24-2017

    Requisition Number: 104392

    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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