Custodian

4 days ago

San Jose, California, United States San Jose State University Full time
Job Summary

The Custodian position at San Jose State University is a critical role that requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for students, faculty, and staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to facilities maintenance, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing residential facilities and administrative offices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Clean and maintain community and common area bathrooms
  • Perform housekeeping duties, including dusting, vacuuming, and mopping
  • Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of residential facilities and administrative offices
  • Coordinate residential facilities trash and recycling needs
Requirements
  • Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
  • Ability to exercise care and follow instructions when using janitorial supplies or equipment
  • Ability to multi-task and coordinate deadlines
  • Ability to use proper equipment, including vacuum, high-speed floor buffing machine, and standard carpet extractor
  • Ability to perform complex tasks involving independent judgment, accuracy, and speed
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and apply policies and regulations in specific situations
  • Ability to observe rules, regulations, and expectations to ensure a safe working environment
  • Ability to work alone and with other staff as assigned
  • Ability to handle a high degree of customer contact
  • Ability to be fingerprinted and pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Diploma and/or equivalent training
  • Two years of experience as a custodian
  • Experience working in a residential or university environment
  • Experience working with custodial cleaning equipment
Compensation

Classification: Custodian
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,338/month
CSU Salary Range: $3,338/month - $4,490/month

San Jose 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.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: November 22, 2022 through February 15, 2023. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Work Schedule

Selected candidates will be placed in one of the following shifts based on operational needs:

  • Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Thursday-Monday 8:00am-4:30pm

Contact Information

University Personnel

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (including all booster doses of an approved vaccine for which an individual is eligible per current CDC recommendations) or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. As a condition of employment, any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as well as with other safety measures established on the campus. The system-wide policy can be found at and questions may be sent to

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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 CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at or by email at

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at or by email at uhs-

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty, and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

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