Under the direction of the Custodial Services Supervisor, the Department of Facilities Services (DFS), and in collaboration with your colleagues, perform physical labor for a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties, providing a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Collaborate with DFS and other University departments to initiate and deliver high-quality custodial services in a timely manner.

Duties

• Complete various tasks required to maintain assigned buildings and areas in a clean and orderly condition according to instructions and/or documented best practices. This work includes performing heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, polishing fixtures, shampooing rugs, cleaning, servicing, and supplying restrooms, cleaning stoves and gas barbecue grills, cleaning laundry rooms, emptying all interior trash containers, and removing litter and rubbish from building front and rear entrances.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks. 
• Shampoo carpets and clean floors by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and/or scrubbing, following manufacturer specifications and safety procedures. 
• Gather and remove trash from trash receptacles and building areas and deposit in trash dumpsters.
• Take inventory, request, and manage supplies. Keep the janitor closet in an orderly manner.
• Identify and monitor potential insect or rodent activity. Spray or set trapping devices following Pepperdine standards.
• Identify and address issues in need of attention, such as unsafe conditions or repairs, and generate work orders accordingly.
• Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment, de-humidifiers, etc.
• Respond and deploy equipment as necessary to control and mitigate potential property damage and unsafe conditions.
• Follow appropriate procedures and instructions for the use of chemicals and equipment in order to prevent damage or injury.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.
• Clean walls and windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Assist the department in meeting goals and participate in staff improvement programs, including training.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among all internal and external project participants and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed. 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Five years of custodial work experience.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam.
• Training on Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Basic knowledge of tools/equipment related to the position, such as a dry/wet vacuum, mop bucket and wringer, and a chemical dispensing unit.
• General knowledge of safety equipment such as ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI’s).
• Knowledge of operating scrubbers, buffers, waxers, and carpet extractors.
• Ability to follow verbal and basic written instructions in English.
• Ability to provide written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to read chemical labels.
• Ability to operate and maintain related tools and equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 Pounds, and to carry objects weighing 30 pounds for 100 feet.
• Willingness to observe strict safety standards, including the safe use of equipment and materials.
• Must have a valid California driver's license and be insurable by the University's insurance carrier.
• Must be flexible to accept assignments at various campus locations.
• Willingness to work extended shifts, especially during special events or emergencies.
• Interpersonal skills, self-starter, innovative.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor, DFS director, peers, and stakeholders with clarity and precision.
• Ability to utilize independent problem-solving skills without direct supervision, including prioritizing various unscheduled response calls.

Preferred:

• Custodial experience in a university setting.
• Certification by a recognized cleaning institution.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.07 per hour  

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.