BMU Custodian

The Associated Students of CSU, Chico is recruiting for a Custodian in the Bell Memorial Union (BMU). This is a full-time, full-year (2080 hours), non-exempt position. The anticipated schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm and Monday through Wednesday, 5:30pm to 2:00am with 30-minute meal breaks and Thursday and Friday off. This schedule qualifies for a shift differential rate of pay of $22.58 - $22.60/hr. Should this schedule change and no longer qualifies for shift differential, the base pay range is $21.23 - $21.25/hr; placement in range is dependent upon experience with new hires typically starting at the beginning of the range.

The Associated Students (AS) is a comprehensive campus auxiliary corporation of CSU,Chico serving thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members through myriad student programs, services and business enterprises. With an annual budget of more than $21M, the AS operates residential and retail dining services, the Bell Memorial Union, the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC), and administers the contract for the Wildcat Store (bookstore). Additionally, the AS offers a wide variety of services and programs such as: CAVE (Community Action Volunteers in Education), Child Development Lab, Adventure Outings, Recycling, Sustainability and student government. Typically, the AS employs more than 100 full and part-time employees and more than 750 students.

In support of campus-wide efforts, the AS is committed to recruiting and hiring candidates who demonstrate and embrace our corporate value and strategic priority of diversity. We take a culturally-informed and identity-affirming approach to all our processes related to employee relationships. We provide timely and intentional opportunities to increase the cultural consciousness and commitment to inclusivity within the Associated Students and actively support University-wide diversity initiatives. Successful candidates are those of diverse abilities and identities who will work to advance policies and practices that will strengthen our organizational culture.

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

To be considered, you must submit an application in full and attach a resume.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

BMU CUSTODIAN

SUMMARY

This position is a working level position which has responsibility for performing general custodial, housekeeping, and other related projects or duties under general supervision in assigned areas of Associated Students buildings and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Keeps assigned areas and buildings and facilities in a clean and orderly condition.
• Train, oversee and direct the work of student employees as required.
• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Cleans and vacuums rugs and carpets.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, and cabinets.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Removes recycling materials from bins as needed.
• Cleans hallways, restrooms, offices/rooms, lobbies, food service areas and auditorium.
• Restock restroom supplies.
• Cleans and dust walls, ceilings, louvers, vents, light fixtures, and windows.
• Operates cleaning equipment and machinery as needed.
• Maintains proper work safety standards.
• Enforces building security procedures.
• Assists with meeting room set-up as needed.
• Observes and reports needed repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Reports inventory shortages to supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED

Custodial Student Assistants

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in building, and outside environments; exposure to dust, heat, and toxic substances; contact with staff and the campus community.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination in order to properly and safely use tools and cleaning equipment; ability to communicate with others; ability to read and understand labels on caustic chemicals; ability to reach high and low; occasionally works in high, precarious places; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and/or airborne particles; ability lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Custodial methods, procedures, equipment, and supplies.
• Proper materials and procedures used for cleaning purposes.
• Safe work practices.
• Clean and care for assigned buildings, areas, and equipment.
• Use a variety of cleaning equipment.
• Read and understand cleaning chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community, co-workers, and those contacted during the course of work.
• Work well under pressure; meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Six (6) months prior experience in custodial or related work.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Prior experience in carpet, hard floor, office/room and restroom care.

Special Requirements:

• A post offer, pre-employment physical is required.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with Associated Students. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position.

Salary : $21 - $21