Custodian I

Salary $37,335.36 - $51,926.64 Annually Location Bakersfield  College - Panorama Campus, CAJob Type Classified Job  NumberFYCollege

Bakersfield College Department Maintenance  & Operations Opening Date
07/16/2026

Salary Range/Class
33.0

Hours Per Week
40

Months Per Year
12

Assured Consideration Date
07/30/2026

Internal Posting Information None Below  is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine day or evening custodial activities at an assigned school campus or other assigned District facility; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents in the Custodian I classification perform a variety of routine custodial duties in maintenance of an assigned school campus or other assigned District facilities in a safe, clean and sanitary condition. Incumbents in the Custodian II classification regularly perform a variety of more complex work assignments and may be assigned lead responsibilities over other custodial personnel in the absence of the supervisor.

Representative Duties Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school campus or District facility during a day or evening shift; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices and other areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.

Clean classrooms, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop and shampoo spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.

Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; replenish dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
* Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners.

Dust and polish furniture, fixtures and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture as needed.

Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set and disengage alarms as appropriate.

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.

Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gym and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings; set-up chairs, tables, bleachers and other furniture and equipment for special events or meetings; clean up furniture equipment and debris following these events.

Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, blowers and other equipment.

Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods as assigned.

Perform minor grounds maintenance duties as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Any combination equivalent to: at least six months related experience.

Knowledge & Abilities KNOWLEDGE OFProper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.

Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TOPerform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or other District facility.

Maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Operate a variety of custodial equipment, such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber.

Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.

Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.

Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.

Perform minor non-technical repairs.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Work cooperatively with others.

Meet the essential physical function of this job which is the ability to lift at least 75 pounds.

Successful completion of a fitness for duty physical including drug screen.

Important Instructions & Additional Information Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

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