Custodian - Facilities Management and Development
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Administrative/Clerical
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Overview
Custodian - Facilities Management and Development
Location: Central California:
San Luis Obispo
Job No: 547808 •
Work Type: Staff •
Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services;
Job Search Category/Discipline:
Custodial/Facilities;
Appointment Type:
Probationary;
Time Basis:
Full Time;
Workplace Type:
On-site (in-person at business location)
Under direct supervision of the Custodial Manager, the custodian position provides general cleaning, custodial care and support for assigned campus buildings, facilities, structures, and adjacent areas and/or portions thereof, including, but not limited to, campus offices, classrooms, science laboratories, art rooms, auditoriums; gymnasiums, locker rooms, health and childcare centers; student residences, patios, entryways and walkways, and workshops. Custodial staff may work independently or as part of a custodial team.
Shift times are:
- Swing 5: Monday - Thursday, 5:00pm - 1:30am, Friday 4:00pm - 12:30am
- Swing 7: Monday - Thursday, 7:00pm - 3:30am, Friday 4:00pm - 12:30am
Employees will be paid a shift differential based on the shift they choose or are assigned.
Department SummaryFacilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of five critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services;
Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability;
Environmental Health & Safety;
Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the Facilities Management and Development department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.
- Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.
- Follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
- Operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position.
- Use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders.
- Observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required; perform work involving regular physical activity.
- Any combination of training, experience, and/or education sufficient to demonstrate the required skills listed above.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,160 - $52,589 per year
Classification Range: $44,160 - $59,412 per year
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits information for additional details.
Cal PolyCal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and EmploymentThis position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our…
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