Title: Custodian
Job Category: CSEA
Job Opening Date: June 18, 2024
Job Closing Date: July 09, 2024
Location: Irvine Valley College
Work Location: Irvine, CA
Department: Night Facilities Operations
Pay Grade, for more information click on this link:
https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules
Pay Rate Type: Monthly
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm with 30 minutes meal period (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs)
Hours Per Week: 25
Percentage of Employment: 62.50%
Months of Employment: 12
Salary: Starting salary at $2,500.63 per month + 5% Shift Differential
Required Documents: Resume
Job Description:
C.S.E.A. Classified Bargaining Unit Salary Range 113
Application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on July 8, 2024
Required Document: Resume
Applications missing the required document will not be considered.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision from higher level supervisory and/or management staff, performs a full range of custodial duties related to the care, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities; sets up and removes tables, chairs and equipment for meetings; and performs a variety of general tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
May receive functional supervision, technical training and work direction from a higher-level custodian.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level class within the Custodian series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Lead Custodian in that the latter position serves as a lead worker over lower-level custodial staff. Employees at this level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals and toilets; wash windows, mirrors and walls; clean and sanitize showers; replenish supplies in restrooms; clear minor drain blockages as necessary.
- Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
- Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; remove cob webs; clean desks and counter tops; clean chalk boards and white boards; replenish chalk; clean erasers.
- Empty, clean and sanitize waste receptacles; pick up papers and other debris; empty pencil sharpeners.
- Move and arrange furniture and equipment and set up rooms for conferences and meetings; operate District vehicle to pick up or deliver supplies as requested.
- Lock and unlock buildings and facilities as required; disarm and secure alarms; ensure buildings are locked and safeguarded against unauthorized use.
- Replace lights and adjust shades and blinds.
- Regulate ventilation and temperature; clean air vents as required.
- Identify and report building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.
- Remove graffiti from surfaces as necessary.
- Assist in maintaining custodial closet; receive, stock, organize and maintain supplies and equipment as necessary.
- Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
- Safe work practices.
- Methods and techniques of cleaning and preserving floors, furniture, walls and fixtures.
- Operational characteristics of cleaning equipment and materials.
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
- Perform the full range of custodial tasks.
- Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
- Learn to use a variety of custodial equipment, supplies and materials.
- Operate and use a variety of custodial equipment, supplies and materials in a safe and effective manner.
- Perform minor maintenance repairs on assigned equipment.
- Use and monitor the need for a variety of custodial equipment and materials.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
Six months of custodial experience is desirable.
License or Certificate:
A valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability may be required for some positions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors and gases; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces. Occasional exposure to risks controlled by safety precautions. Positions may be required to work evenings and weekends.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to perform moderately strenuous manual labor; to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; operate assigned equipment; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE:
Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD.
The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information.
NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
PLEASE NOTE:
A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.
Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS
DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS:
If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT:
Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS:
Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources office upon request.
