Lead Custodian

Job Overview

Job Title: Lead Custodian

Position Type: Classified

Position Code: 1

CMN9J

FTE: 1.0

Pay Rate (or Annual Salary): $5,286.08/month

Job Location: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA 94551

Department: Maint. and Operations

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking to fill a Lead Custodian to be assigned to work at Las Positas College in Livermore, CA. Under direction, lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the care, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities during an assigned shift; oversee and coordinate assignments for assigned staff;

and set up and remove tables, chairs, and equipment for meeting and special events.

• Lead, plan, train, and review the work of staff responsible for the care, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities during an assigned shift.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including proper custodial methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Supervise the use, care, and operation of assigned equipment including carpet cleaners and floor buffers.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications including state and federal laws and regulations regarding safety and health; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of rooms and facilities for special events, activities, and meetings.
• Sweep, scrub, and mop floors in rooms, halls, stairways, offices, and public areas; strip, sand, refinish, wax, or buff floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets; operate equipment including buffers and vacuum cleaners.
• Empty, clean, and sanitize waste receptacles and ashtrays; empty and change trash bags in containers; pick up papers and other debris; empty and clean pencil sharpeners as necessary.
• Empty recycle containers; sort recyclable materials in designated bins.
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; remove cob webs; clean desks, countertops, and windows; clean chalkboards, whiteboards, and trays; replenish chalk; clean erasers.
• 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.
• Lock and unlock buildings and facilities as required; alarm/disarm security systems in buildings ensure buildings are locked and safeguarded against unauthorized use.
• Report malfunctions and unusual occurrences observed.
• Operate a variety of equipment including District vehicles, cardboard bailer, and forklift.
• Maintain equipment and tools used; perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on custodial equipment;
  Maintain equipment in safe operating condition.
• Respond to immediate or emergency cleaning or repair requests.
• Perform related duties as required.

Any combination of the following would provide a typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities.

Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Three years custodial experience that includes minor building and equipment maintenance.

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, Forklift Operator certification.

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.