Lead Custodian (Imperial Valley)

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students? As a Lead Custodian, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of our student residential areas.

• →Impactful Role: Make a meaningful difference in the student residential experience.
• →Professional Growth: Develop your leadership and custodial skills in a supportive environment.
• →Supportive Community: Be part of a team dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive atmosphere.

Apply today and help us maintain a vibrant and thriving campus community!

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU-Imperial Valley work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired in this role will work on campus at our SDSU-Imperial Valley location.

SDSU Imperial Valley is an integral division of SDSU located 120 miles east of the San Diego Campus. SDSU IV is administered by the Dean of the Campus, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Dean for Student, the Imperial Valley Campus Administrator, the Director of Development & P3 Initiatives, and the Assistant Director of Facilities Services. SDSU IV offers freshman, sophomore, junior and senior undergraduate education as well as credential programs for teacher preparation and Masters of Arts programs.

There are approximately 1,100 students enrolled each semester. There are 34 full-time faculty members, about 110 part-time faculty, and 53 staff members. The ten-building complex at Calexico is open 12 months a year. The Physical Plant consists of approximately 8 acres, with 15 buildings. There are also the Brawley site that has two buildings with laboratories falling with the scope of this position.

For more information regarding Imperial Valley, click here.

Equivalent to one to two years of related custodial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others.

• Driving pickups and other automotive equipment and operating various automated machines (vacuum, buffer, power-washer, auto scrubbers, extractors, etc.) 
• Ability to lift and transport equipment, material and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance (in excess of 50 pounds with assistance).
• Working knowledge of the methods, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures; and effective lead/supervisory practices and techniques.
• Ability to provide lead work directions, including training others in proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance.

Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

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