Day/Evening Custodian

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, maintain buildings, furniture and equipment in a clean, sanitary, safe and secure condition during the assigned day or evening hours; assist maintenance staff with a variety of routine maintenance and repair of District equipment and facilities; drive a District vehicle to deliver materials and supplies to off-campus sites.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school AND two (2) years’ experience as a custodian.

• One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
• Related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
  
• Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Modern institutional cleaning methods, materials, safe work practices and equipment.
• Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Basic inventory and record-keeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.

Ability to:

• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards, safely and efficiently.
• Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Operate a District vehicle to make deliveries.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Custodian

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

1. Receive and store custodial stock and supply items; check supply deliveries and verify accuracy.
2. Process custodial supply requests for supplies, materials and equipment; drive a District vehicle to deliver materials and supplies to off-campus sites.
3. Repair and maintain custodial equipment for distribution.
4. Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and buff floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets; operate equipment such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners.
5. Clean and disinfect lavatories, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; wash windows; dust, wax and polish furniture and wood work.
6. Replace light bulbs; turn out lights and lock doors.
7. Report sanitary and safety hazards to the proper authorities.
8. Respond to immediate or emergency cleaning or repair requests.
9. Oversee and participate in the preparation and set up of rooms and facilities for special events, activities and meetings; move, arrange and deliver set-up items and equipment as necessary.
10. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: CSEA - Classified Bargaining Unit

CSEA Contract
6.8.1 - All Bargaining Unit employees whose regularly assigned work shift (a regularly assigned shift is one that does not have a predetermined end date) requires them to work until 7:00 p.m. or later shall be paid a shift differential premium as follows: 2.5% differential if shift ends at 7:00 p.m. or later.
6.8.2 - All Bargaining Unit employees whose regularly assigned work shift (a regularly assigned shift is one that does not have a predetermined end date) requires them to work after 10:45 p.m. shall be paid a shift differential premium as follows: 5% differential if shift ends after 10:45 p.m.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position.

Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position.

All District employees must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, which requires them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
Environment:
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Work day, evening or variable hours.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Physical:
Heavy lifting required to move furniture and equipment.
Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
Bending at the waist.
Pushing, pulling and carrying equipment.
Climbing ladders.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate power cleaning equipment.
Seeing to perform proper and complete cleaning.

Hazards:
Cleaning chemicals and fumes.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE: Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.
August 5-23, 2024Position advertised; District receives applications
August 23, 2024Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration.
September 2-20, 2024Reviewing of applications.
September 23-27, 2024Search Committee interviews candidates
October, 2024Tentative employment start date pending Governing Board approval.



Southwestern Community College District provides an excellent benefits package for employees and eligible dependents that includes affordable medical plans, employer paid dental and life insurance, CalPERS and CalSTRS retirement options, vacation and sick leave accruals, and professional development opportunities.

For more information, please visit the Benefits webpage.