Floor Maintenance Custodian

Working Title: Floor Maintenance Custodian

Department Name: Custodial Services

Division: Administration And Finance

Classification Title: Custodian

Classification Salary Range: $3,461 - $4,752 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $3,461 - $3,747

Why Join CSUDH?

Facilities Services at California State University, Dominguez Hills is committed to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where students and employees can thrive. As part of our team, you will:

• Contribute directly to student success by maintaining the spaces where learning and community engagement happen.
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment that values quality, responsibility, and service.
• Receive opportunities for training, skill development, and growth within the CSU system.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive campus community that reflects our commitment to equity and respect.
• Enjoy the stability, benefits, and professional environment of a CSU campus.

Your work helps shape the daily experience of everyone who comes to CSUDH - and that makes a meaningful difference.

Position Summary:

Under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Manager, Custodial Services, the Floor Maintenance Custodians is primarily responsible for specialized floor maintenance and restoration across assigned campus buildings and adjacent areas. Core duties include carpet cleaning, burnishing, polishing, stripping, refinishing, auto scrubbing, and power washing. The position also performs general custodial cleaning; assists with event set ups and breakdowns; moves furniture and equipment; completes minor maintenance tasks; and supports the upkeep of exterior areas to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming campus environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and specialized floor-care tasks such as carpet extraction, polishing, stripping, refinishing, and power washing.
• Use, operate, and maintain equipment including auto-scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, extractors, and power washers.
• Apply cleaning chemicals and materials safely in accordance with campus and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform general Custodial duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of:
  • Floor care procedures and custodial operations.
  • Methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work.
  • Safety and sanitation practices appropriate for custodial tasks, including chemical handling and equipment use.
• Skills in:
  • Using and caring for custodial supplies, tools, and floor care equipment.
  • Performing arithmetic computations when required (e.g., dilution ratios, supply measurements).
  • Providing service oriented, customer focused support to campus staff, students, and visitors.
• Ability to:
  • Read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
  • Follow simple oral and written directions.
  • Observe, understand, and apply safe working conditions.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
  • Perform physical job duties safely, including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
  • Operate motorized equipment, such as trucks or electric carts, if required (must possess a valid driver’s license when duties include driving).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of custodial experience, including demonstrated experience with floor maintenance and restoration, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Formal training or certification in floor care procedures.
• Experience using auto scrubbers, burnishers, extractors, and other specialized custodial equipment.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current
• CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift up in excess of 50 lbs.
• The person holding this position is 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.

Closing Statement

• California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is an 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.
• Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Advertised: Feb 20 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 09 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills

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