Position Description

Campus Custodial Assistant
Job Category Fulltime Temporary
ExemptOvertimeEligible Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible Benefit Based
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Job Summary

Under direct supervision, applies knowledge of cleaning techniques and performs a variety of custodial duties required to maintain
campus buildings and student housing areas keeping them clean, orderly and safe by using hand tools or equipment. Performs work
in accordance with Institute safety standards and regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA and CDC guidelines).

Essential Job Duties

In coordination and cooperation with other trades, performs various cleaning support duties that include but are not limited to the
following:

  • Performs floor care, including stairwells by sweeping and wet mopping different types of floor surfaces using hand tools or
    equipment.
  • Performs carpet care and cleans soft, porous surfaces by vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture
    using tools or equipment.
  • Cleans and disinfects restrooms, showers, kitchens on a high frequency schedule.
  • Cleans and sanitizes high-traffic areas and regularly touched sources on a high frequency schedule.
  • Washes and cleans walls, blackboards, windows, light covers, glass surfaces and elevators.
  • Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces, which may require working at heights.
  • Removes trash by hand or cart and moves trash to designated trash disposal areas.
  • Removes recyclables from building interior and breaks down cardboard boxes.
  • Maintains building entrances and immediate area surrounding building of assignment.
  • Climbs ladders, moves/arranges furniture, and lifts/carries items in the course of daily assignments.
  • Responsible for the custody of keys in assigned work area; unlocks entry building doors as directed on security building
    schedule.
  • Must be able to work overtime, including weekends when required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • At least six months of experience working as a custodian in a fast-paced educational or commercial environment.
  • Must be familiar with custodial hand tools, floor care equipment, and cleaning techniques.
  • Ability to walk, push, pull, climb, twist, stoop, and bend to accomplish job requirements on a consistent/regular basis.
  • Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
  • Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the date of hire, a valid California Driver's License, and maintain it throughout.
    the course of employment.
  • Must be able to work this assigned work schedule: 5:00AM – 1:30PM, Monday – Friday.

Required Documents

  • Resume

Hiring Range

$17.00 - $22.00 Per Hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

Disability Accommodations

If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu

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