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California State University
Lead Custodian
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$40,719 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job no: 557961 Work type:
Staff Location:
StanislausTurlock Categories:
Unit 5- CSUEU
- Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Position Summary Full-time position available on or after October 5, 2026 for Custodial Services.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
None Experience:
Equivalent to one to two years of related custodial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others. Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of custodial experience in a campus, educational, or multi-building custodial environment, including providing lead work direction or training to custodial staff. High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting. Experience providing lead work direction, training, and work review for custodial staff in a campus, educational, or large-scale custodial environment. Experience performing custodial floor care including stripping, sealing, waxing, polishing, carpet cleaning, and operating powered custodial equipment used in multi-building facilities. Experience coordinating custodial support for classrooms, restrooms, student-populated areas, and campus events. Experience maintaining attendance records, reviewing labor cards or timekeeping documents, and using computerized systems to track work orders and custodial supply needs. Experience identifying, organizing, maintaining, and ordering custodial equipment, chemicals, supplies, and materials used in daily custodial services. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Working Knowledge of the methods, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures. Working Knowledge effective lead/supervisory practices and techniques. Ability to provide lead work direction, including training others in proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance. Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the duties of the position. Ability to establish, promote and maintain cooperative work relationships with others Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action. Ability to use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials. Special Conditions Position may be required to travel. License or Certifications Possession of a valid California's Driver's License Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary Range Anticipated starting salary will be $4,131 (step 8) per month plus excellent paid benefits. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full range Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full $3,596 (step 1)- $5,035 (step 20) per month.
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5)Benefits Summary:
CSU Employee Benefit Summary How to Apply To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the "" button on this page. Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of theCSU/CSUEU
Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees. Application Deadline August 13, 2026 Background Clearance Notice Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU 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. Education Code 89521Requirements:
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Additional Information Campus & Area California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion- one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal.