STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Staff Spotlight with Antonio Nucal

Name: Antonio P. Nucal

Position: Assistant Manager of Custodial Services

ABA Department/Unit: Facilities Management

How long have you been with Sac State? 15 years

What are some examples of your daily duties? I oversee night operations for the office of custodial services. We make sure all classrooms, restrooms, offices and public areas are cleaned and ready for the next day. This includes securing buildings, to ensure proper cleaning services before/after campus events. We strive to deliver a high level of quality services with minimum disruption to instruction.

What have you done to promote positive change in your unit’s processes since your appointment? Hands on training, coaching and assisting the crew in performing their jobs efficiently and safely.

Who are your primary customers?  Students, faculty, staff and everyone that visits the campus.

What are your biggest, yet most rewarding challenges?  My current position is the most challenging position I have held. I consider every day to be a nurturing challenge - to deal with it and learn from it. I always proudly say, "I’ve walked every step." I started as a "one day a week" employee, held a part-time position for three months, was a regular custodian for about seven years, lead custodian for two years, supervisor for two years and am currently the assistant manager ( for about two years). Perseverance and dedication go hand in hand; reward is an added bonus.

What do you like best about your job? I like the feeling when a customer expresses appreciation and/or satisfaction for the services that we provide to the University. It is a privilege to be part of the solution to make equitable decisions for smooth operations. I also enjoy the people that I work for and with.

What is your favorite aspect of working on campus? The diversity of the campus, clean and green and safe environment; it is very relaxing view. Despite the pressures and challenges of the job, working on the campus is a great experience.

Why and how would someone contact you? Anyone who has a comment regarding custodial services: words of appreciations, urgent requests for services, unlock/lock buildings, or any related questions regarding custodial services, feel free to contact me at 278-7601 (leave a message as my work shift begins at 3 p.m.) or email me at apnucal@csus.edu.

What does Sac State’s "Redefine the Possible" initiative mean to you? Innovation and the marshalling of intellectual resources to meet the needs of current and future students.