Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian Job no: 557727 Work type: Staff

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Sonoma

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Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) This position is only open to Sonoma State University Employees Application Process This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Friday, May 29th, 2026. In your cover letter, please share how your experience working at the university has prepared you to serve as a Lead Custodian and support a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire. Job Summary Available Shift - Tuesday through Saturday 4am - 12:30PM Reporting to the Custodial Supervisor, with additional lead work direction provided from other members of the Facilities Management team, the Lead Custodian provides a clean, safe, and attractive environment for students, staff, faculty, and University guests by performing the full range of custodial work and providing lead work direction for one or more employees engaged in custodial work. Key Qualifications This position requires the equivalent to one to two years of related custodial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others. Beginning proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, computerized maintenance management system (facilities work order system), and PeopleSoft preferred. The incumbent must successfully complete a pre-placement exam and must possess and/or obtain and tafter maintain a California Driver's License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required to maintain and operate. Salary and Benefits This is a full time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $3,596 - $5,035 per month (step 1 - step 18). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 10 ($4,298). This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer. A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by to be taken to the CSU benefits page. For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored. Supplemental Information

About Sonoma State University:

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosp of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting:

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Mandated Reporting:

This position may be 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.

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