Job No: 560022
Work Type: Staff
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and
Support Services, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Full
Time
Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long
Beach (CSULB)!
Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an
inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California
lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU
system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its
commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic
and research initiatives.
As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamic
environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy,
and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal
relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches,
year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient
access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal place
to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California
has to offer.
Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career
opportunities that advance student success and strengthen
California's future-offering competitive compensation,
comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Associate Director, the Lead Custodian
will custodial personnel in all aspects of housekeeping service
including providing schedules, checking the employees work
progress, connecting employees to the appropriate resources, while
supporting them and providing equipment/supplies as needed. The
incumbent will regularly inform supervisor of any issues of concern
and will consistently check for work progress ensuring that the
cleaning standards are met in accordance with HRLs expectations of
quality customer service. Lead will ensure the security of the HRL
buildings by checking to assure they have been properly
secured/locked. Encourage safe working procedures and report any
safety hazards to supervisor. The Lead Custodian will make
recommendations to supervisor on training, orientation, and
workloads. This position works from Thursday to Monday.
Additionally, the incumbent is a working lead that provides
custodial services and housekeeping support services for on and off
Student Housing complexes. As needed, the incumbent will be
responsible for the overall cleanliness of assigned building,
floors, facilities, foyers, stairwells, including but not limited
to cleaning student rooms, common areas, lounges, kitchens and
hallways; clean and disinfect bathrooms; strip and wax floors;
clean windows; move furniture from one area to another; wash
concrete areas outside of the buildings, execute the delivery and
pickup of guest-requested items to and from guest rooms, maintain
carts and manage constant supply of clean linens for Summer
Conference programs, ensuring closets are fully stocked and remove
trash and dirty linens including cleaning and care of flooring
(e.g. carpet, tile, etc.) high dusting, edging, scrubbing, cleaning
of desks, and perform other related duties as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Custodian: The incumbent will oversee Custodian workflow,
conduct quality control inspections, assist with safety training,
keep Material Safety Data Sheets current, track attendance, report
absences to Supervisor, assist Custodians in the performance of
their duties when necessary.
Provide Custodial Services: Replace lamps in light fixtures,
pick up trash and litter in and around buildings, wash exterior
trash enclosures and sidewalks.
Operations: Check residence halls for damages and report any
items that need repair. Inventory staff supplies and equipment and
make sure supply orders are filled and equipment is working
properly. Work closely with drape cleaning vendor to ensure that
drapes are removed, cleaned, and installed properly.
Department
Student Housing
Time Base
1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment
This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status
granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending
date.
Classification
Lead Custodian
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and
qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal
equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.
- Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $3,596
(Step #1) - $5,035 (Step #18) per month commensurate with
candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
- CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary
Range for this position is $3,596 (Step #1) - $5,035 (Step #18) per
month.
Benefits
At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health,
growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects
our commitment to your overall well-being.
To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at
least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six
months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary
based on appointment type, classification, and applicable
collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access
to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
- Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year
(based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid
holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
- Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental,
and vision plans.
- Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS
defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as
403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
- Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver
programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by
employee group and bargaining unit.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Confidential counseling and support services for employees and
their families.
- Additional Benefits: Wellness programs,
professional development opportunities, and insurance options
including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate
CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their
position. Additionally, the
CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help
prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits
package and how it complements base salary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to consistently report to work on time prepared to perform
the duties of the position, required. Ability to coordinate work
projects, and direct and inspect the work of subordinates.
Knowledge of proper use of the various floor care machines utilized
by custodial staff, e.g., stripping machine, waxer/buffer, water
pick-ups, etc. Ability to correct inaccuracies in workmanship, and
communicate customer concerns to supervision. Skill in reading
technical instructions related to custodial work in order to
comprehend equipment operating instructions and/or documents
related to the job functions. Oral communication skills to obtain
or convey clear, concise, and grammatically correct information.
Ability to read, speak, and understand at a level appropriate to
the position.
Ability to write inspection reports, complete forms, supply orders,
understand simple work instructions and to impart information
required. Ability to maintain highest quality of custodial service
at level consistent with University and department standards.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
and maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Ability to work
effectively and productively as part of a team, required.
Experience with working with a diverse group of individuals and
multicultural university environment, required. Working knowledge
of standard safe work practices, required. Ability to provide
excellent customer service to the Campus community, vendors, and
other outside agencies. Skill in performing customer service in a
polite and timely fashion: ability to identify what customer needs
and reroute him/her to the correct department; ability to relay
customer requests and complaints accurately and appropriately; to
describe and convey services provided by HRLA, required.
Provide timely custodial services, including lifting, moving, and
transporting chemicals and or equipment, within buildings and work
assignments throughout HRLA, required. Ability to read labels on
cleaning solutions, written directions and work schedules required.
Ability to interact politely and courteously with University staff,
faculty, and guests required. Working knowledge of fundamental
custodial procedures required. Ability to clean and prepare guest
rooms to established HRLA standards for incoming guests required.
Ability to recognize when guestroom(s) have been adequately
prepared for an incoming guests, can be trained. Ability to
recognize when public areas are neat and clean to established
standards, can be trained.
Skill in operating a variety of industrial and or custodial
equipment including buffers, waxers, scrubbers, polishers, mop,
brooms, and or vacuum cleaners required. Ability to properly use
and monitor supply of equipment and supplies, required. Working
knowledge of carpet and floor care techniques, can be trained.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to work
independently or with others as directed or assigned, required.
Ability to work overtime, holidays, evenings, or weekends as
assigned in order to meet operational needs. Ability to perform
various custodial duties that involve walking, standing, climbing
stairs and ladders, stooping and crouching.
Ability to maintain proper inventory of linens, cleaning supplies,
amenities and other items. Ability to communicate with an
ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to
follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines
including but not limited to safety, civility, information
security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability
to contribute to a positive university experience for each and
every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment
to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience
Equivalent to two years of related custodial experience
required.
Preferred:
• Working knowledge of all aspects of custodial cleaning and or
general maintenance duties/services.
• Minimum of two years experience leading small groups of
individuals to successfully accomplish tasks.
Work schedule is Thursday to Monday.
Incumbent work includes working more than ½ of their job standing,
squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching up or walking.
Licenses
Driver license required.
Application Procedures
Click "Apply Now" to complete the CSULB Online Employment
Application.
Please fill out the application completely. It is important that
all sections of the online application are completed fully and
accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and
experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you
meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Physical Summary
Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40
pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent
walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.
Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions
(i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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 CSU employee
who was conditionally offered the position.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are
subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully
completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past
12 months.
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 July 21, 2017 as a condition of
employment.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB
provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB
complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California
Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful,
professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of
harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated
appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility
and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected
of all employees.
Accommodations
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
StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system,
is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires
all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of
California.
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Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform
CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Application Closes: 05 November 2026
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