Custodian (Emergency Hire Pool)

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Custodian may work independently or as part of a custodial team to provide general cleaning and custodial care and support for assigned campus buildings, facilities, structures, and adjacent areas. This includes residential buildings, offices, and common areas.

• Responsible for cleaning the common areas of the building, apartment cleaning, and kitchen includes the stove, refrigerators, cupboards, sink, floors, and vents. The patio includes the glass and screen doors and all blinds bedrooms include all furniture to be cleaned and dusted or shampooed.
• Completes cleaning of the bathroom. Prepares and cleans Guest Housing units this includes bed making, laundering the linens, and complete cleaning. Supporting the cleaning efforts and staff across the student housing portfolio as instructed by operations management.
• Cleans patios, glass and screen doors, blinds, bedrooms, and bathrooms, dusts and shampoos all surfaces, furniture, and upholstery, and prepares and cleans Guest Housing units including bed making and laundering the linens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A basic knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work is preferred. Must be familiar with all cleaning solutions and chemicals and the proper usage for cleaning purposes and safety. Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety; operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position.
• Ability to use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two-way radios for communication; observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required; perform work involving regular physical activity; and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
• Some positions may require the ability to safely move up to 50 pounds. Possession of a valid California Driver's license is preferred.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers medical benefits.
• Classification: Custodian / 2010 / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $3461 - $3747 per month. The salary range for this classification is: $3461 - $4752 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may require overtime.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.

General Information

• Applications received through April 10, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and the review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. 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.
• The person holding 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 outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per 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.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and 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 measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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Advertised: Mar 27 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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• California State University (CSU) Northridge

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