Custodian & Building Maintenance Worker

Job Category: Facilities and Maintenance Occupations

Requisition Number: CUSTO
001358

• Posted :
  October 1, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731

E. 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA

TITLE: CUSTODIAL & BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

DEPARTMENT:
Facilities

JOB CODE: CBMW

DATE: 10/01/2025 (rev)

REPORTS TO:

Facilities Manager

DLSE STATUS:
Non-Exempt

Under supervision of the Facilities Manager, performs a variety of custodial and maintenance duties to maintain the condition and appearance of university buildings and facilities in accordance with established standards. Must be able to work any shift.

• Sweeps, mops, polishes, and buffs floors using power cleaning equipment. Vacuums and spot clean carpets.
• Performs general custodial duties in an office, such as cleaning, dusting, washing windows, and moving and polishing furniture and equipment.
• Cleans fixtures, equipment, windows, walls, restrooms, etc. Stock supplies in restrooms as scheduled and as needed.
• Picks up trash and litter; removes and replace trash bags from containers.
• Cleans elevators and stairwell areas.
• Mixes chemicals for performing custodial tasks using appropriate procedures.
• Sweeps walkways and staircases.
• Assists in assuring that service requests are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains all the University’s indoor plants in an attractive and healthy condition.
• Performs specialty tasks, as assigned by the Supervisor, for building maintenance and custodial services.
• Oversees or performs complex or difficult maintenance repairs or installations.
• Work from blueprints and drawings in constructing and repairing woodwork such as counters, benches, stairs, doors, floors and windows.
• Read blueprints, work from sketches or verbal instructions to locate rooms, vents, pipes, etc.
• Replace faulty switches, sockets, outlets, bulbs, fixtures, fluorescent lights, starters, etc. and other simple elements of electrical systems.
• Install, maintain and repair sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and plumbing fixtures such as washers, faucets, broken pipes and snake drains.
• Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes and armatures.
• Repair or replace windows, doors, ceiling and floor tile plus various wooden wall coverings. Repair furniture such as cabinets, chairs, stores fixtures and office equipment. Repair loose or broken joints.
• Paint, varnish, stain, enamel, lacquer, and redecorate walls, woodwork and fixtures of buildings and facilities using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Mixes and applies paints and other finishing coats to interior and exterior surfaces by means of brush, spray gun or roller.
• Drive university trucks, operate forklift, cherry picker, outdoor steam machine, various compressors, and jackhammer.
• Work with plaster and brick to repair and maintain buildings and facilities.
• Maintain and repair custodial and building maintenance electrical equipment.
• Uses hand tools, power tools and testing instruments for repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Assist with campus moves and special events including setting-up stages, canopies, public address systems, etc.
• Assist with moving furniture and equipment.
• Other duties as requested.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Vocational/Specialized Training beyond high school is a plus.
• 2-3 years’ experience in custodial, general maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of all the basics of cleaning and general maintenance practices.
• Journeyman level knowledge in general maintenance.
• Ability to operate power cleaning equipment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read label instructions to mix chemicals.
• Ability to read blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, push, etc.
• Must maintain a good driving record and meet the university’s requirements for insurability.
• Must pass annual physical, including DOT.
• Ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.