Custodian I

About the role

This position performs routine cleaning work in assigned areas, participates in the setup and removal of elements required for events, moves furniture, as needed, for office and classroom reconfiguration. The incumbent values and promotes the mission and vision of the college.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of routine custodial work as assigned.
• Clean, disinfect, dust, polish, pressure wash walls and sidewalks, of assigned locations used by faculty, staff, students or administrators.
• Prepare, scrub, apply sealant, finish, polish, or shampoo to carpets and upholstery during deep cleaning assignments.
• Maintain and repair custodial equipment and tools to ensure safety and efficient use.
• Operate and maintain custodial related items, equipment and tools including but not limited to power vacuums and machines for scrubbing, buffing, shampooing and extraction, district vehicles, forklifts or autonomous machines.
• Clean and make minor repairs of a non-technical nature to keep assigned area safe and operational.
• Assist in maintenance of specialty flooring including hardwood and concrete.
• Monitor, remove, or replace District approved portable air purifier filters and space heaters as needed.
• Restock items in assigned areas including but not limited to paper towels, toilet paper, soap dispensers, towel racks and similar dispensers.
• Request additional supplies and ensure adequate supplies are available to complete daily custodial functions.
• Remove and replace lamps, indicating in a report which light fixture requires additional work to supervisor, so a work order can be drafted.
• Assists in moving arrangement, and set-up for furniture and equipment in buildings and surrounding areas for events.
• Under direct supervision assist in cleaning interior and exterior second story windows using personnel lift.
• Lock or unlock classrooms, restrooms, and other designated buildings or areas; secure doors, gates, windows and buildings; turn off unnecessary lights when not in use; and ensure buildings are secured.
• Report safety concerns, including vandalism, graffiti, sanitary, fire hazards, and security violations.
• Inspect fire extinguishers and emergency lights each month and report findings to the supervisor.
• Load and drive a light truck and other district vehicles, as assigned, to deliver, or pick up equipment, furniture, and supplies or other items as assigned.
• Train, oversee, assigned student workers and substitutes.
• Attend and participate in shift meetings.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of custodial work experience; or any combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid and appropriate California Driver’s License.
• Forklift certification within one year of employment.
• Blood Borne Pathogens training within the first year of employment.
• Fire extinguisher training within the first year of employment.