Custodian II (TEMP ASSIGNMENT)

About the role

Position Definition: To perform custodial work involving the care, maintenance and cleaning of rooms, office space, buildings and related facilities; and to assist in maintaining the safety and security of District and college facilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Custodian I - entry-journal level classification; performs routine and standardized tasks within procedural framework. Custodian II - journey-level classification; requires substantial performance of full range of duties, complete knowledge of custodial methods and procedures, use of various custodial equipment. Custodian, Lead - acts as lead, provides direction to assigned staff, gives guidance on techniques, methods and procedures.

This position will regularly be assigned to work at both the Pittsburg campus (2700 East Leland Rd., Pittsburg, CA, 94565) and the Brentwood Campus (1351 Pioneer Square, Brentwood, CA, 94513).

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, buffs and polishes floors
• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, fixtures and equipment
• Washes windows, walkways and walls and removes graffiti
• Cleans and disinfects toilets, sinks, mirrors, hand plates, dispensers, fountains, glass doors and windows according to prescribed methods
• Stocks paper in restrooms; fills soap dispensers
• Empties trash receptacles and washes them when soiled; relines receptacles with bags as needed
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; may set up rooms for special meetings or classes
• Secures facilities at the end of work shift, including locking doors, windows and setting alarms
• Maintains and distributes supplies in various custodial stations; involves loading the truck and maintaining supply inventory
• Maintains and operates floor maintenance equipment
• Cleans and makes minor repairs, including changing light bulbs and lamps
• Assists in training other custodial staff
• May have to dispose and remove hazardous waste material and e-waste material
• Prepares work orders using a computer
• Maintains proper standards of cleanliness in assigned areas
• Performs related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Experience: One (1) year of experience performing custodial duties in a similar work environment.

Education/License or Certificate: Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Skills

Knowledge of: Methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning of buildings, office space and rooms. Methods of cleaning and preserving floors and carpets, walls and fixtures. Disinfecting and sanitizing restrooms. Safe work practices and safe operation of vehicles and equipment. Using personal protection equipment.

Ability to: Perform heavy physical labor, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Operate and maintain a variety of custodial power equipments. Perform tasks independently and use sound judgment in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow both oral and written instructions. Identify chemicals and handle them appropriately