Custodial Laborer

Facilities Management – Custodial Services

Job #546955

Close Date: Thursday, July 9, 2025

(Internal Only)

 

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(Job #546955) Laborer, Custodial Laborer, Salary Range: $3,680 - $5,955 monthly. Hiring Range: $3,680 - $3,864 monthly. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Facilities Management – Custodial Services Department. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits. Please note that this is an internal recruitment open only to active, stateside, Cal Poly Humboldt Employees.

 

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Custodial Services Manager and with lead work direction provided by the Lead Custodians in Housing, the Custodial Housing Laborer will perform general support to all facilities maintenance and operations departmental units within/adjacent to Housing buildings and Dining areas to ensure that residence halls and their support facilities are maintained and prepared in accordance with departmental goals, professional standards, codes and regulations. This specific position is more heavily weighted toward custodial tasks including fire extinguisher checks, event setup/take down, exterior windows, transport of shipping/receiving items and custodial supplies from FM main campus S&R, and graffiti removal. This position will also work together with the Grounds Housing to accomplish various other assigned tasks.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Cleaning In assigned area – 30%

• Routine and detail cleaning of floor, walls and ceilings including use of carpet truck.
• Detail cleaning and sanitizing of lavatories, locker rooms, shower rooms, kitchens and laundry rooms.
• Detail cleaning of offices, lounges, stairwells, entryways, corridors.
• Replenish lavatory supplies, empty wastebaskets and remove trash and recyclables.

Events – 15%

• Set-up/breakdown furniture inside and outside residence hall facilities

Support Maintenance unit – 15%

• Removing construction debris.
• Assist Trades and construction workers by performing unskilled tasks including but not limited to: preparing work areas, performing rough repair work, tearing down structures, clearing debris from gutters/roofs, light maintenance (e.g., replacement of light fixture lamps, cleaning/replacing window coverings/screens and vent grills, replacing vent filters, replacing smoke detector and electronic lock batteries, graffiti removal, etc.), check and log fire extinguisher condition in assigned buildings, dig/fill ditches supporting utility work, cleaning and minor maintenance of associated equipment, bed lofting.

Transportation – 10%

• Transport custodial supplies/materials/equipment/furniture between Residence Halls and Facilities Management locations.

Windows – 10%

• Exterior window cleaning and interior cleaning of curtains, windows, blinds and other window treatments.
• De-webbing.

Refuse and Recycling Management – 5%

• Empty and maintain refuse/recycling disposal including green waste, paper towels, food waste, trash, and recycling.
• Ensure proper use of refuse/recycling bins across assigned area inside and outside.
• Work to keep waste streams separate and free of contamination.
• Empty outdoor collection bins into larger dumpsters.
• Pick up, hauling and bin cleaning for refuse and recycling activities cleaning and minor maintenance of associated equipment.

Grounds support – 5%

• Hard-scape cleaning and minor repairs in collaboration with Grounds team (e.g., cleaning decks, stairs, bridges; removing debris from storm drain inlets, streets, and culvert entrances; attach signs to posts).
• Landscape support (e.g., cleaning organic debris from landscape.
• Hauling of debris, assist Grounds staff with digging for planting or irrigation systems).

Administrative Support and Compliance Activities – 5%

• Participate in University-required Trainings/Meetings, Mobilize/Demobilization & Record keeping/Timekeeping Tasks

 

Other Duties as Assigned – 5%

• Closely related to other support functions. May perform any necessary functions in the event of an emergency (i.e., earthquake, fire, flood, etc.,) that can be safely performed.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

• Ability to follow standard verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations required for the duties of the position.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor including moving up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a valid California class C driver's license: appropriate for operation of vehicles including two-axle, single-motor and one towed vehicle (a trailer with a gross weight of 6,000 pounds or less). 
2. Ability to obtain University-issued forklift operators’ certificate within six months of hire.
3. A DMV check is required to determine past driving record which will be evaluated per campus guidelines.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

1. General awareness of maintenance and repairs methods associated with the areas of support.
2. General knowledge of reading Safety Data Sheets and other chemical/safety information for the tasks being performed.
3. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
4. Ability to utilize mechanical aptitude and motor coordination to complete the duties required of the position including operation and maintenance of hand & power tools, forklifts, other motor vehicles.
5. Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
6. Ability to work independently with general supervision to accomplish assigned tasks.
7. Ability to use maintenance management and work reporting software systems and two-way radios used to track assignments/work orders and obtain warehouse supplies.
8. Ability to observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required including the use of personal protective equipment.
9. Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere while establishing effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds. 
10. Ability to recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet short and long term deadlines/goals; and complete routine tasks despite intermittent interruptions.  This includes managing multiple tasks and working proactively to avoid crisis and backlog.
11. Ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economy, society, environment) into all aspects of performing job duties.
12. Experience working in a similar position within a college, university or institutional environment.
13. Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a wide variety of individuals.
14. Experience working with larger carpet extraction machinery such as a carpet truck.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2025.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

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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.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code:  6223
Publication Date: June 25, 2025