Custodian & Building Maintenance Worker

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.
• Oversee or perform 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 snakes 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, operates 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.

• Valid California Driver’s license.
• 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.
• The 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.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• Occasional stooping and frequent standing, constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.
• Position is on site unless specific authorization from manager.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Occasionally required to work in confined space.
• The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Frequent variety of unrelated tasks.  Constant calculating, interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional.” Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon continued funding and limitations of restricted funds or, the duration of a specific program, project, grant, or contract. Since your salary is funded by Title III and ends on 9/30/2026, your position is contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds.   Continuation of your position is dependent, in part, upon funding availability.  Furthermore, no work may be performed after the grant end date(s) unless you have received an extension in writing from a Dean, Division VP, or Human Resources.

As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU Covid-19 requirements as described on the CDU Covid-19 webpage.  Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website https://www.cdrewu.edu/covid-policy/ or email the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu. 

Excellent benefits:  Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, vacation accrues on first day of employment, wellness programs, 17 paid holidays per year, up to 16 hours of paid time off to participate in community service and much more.  

Full Time

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.