Custodian I at College of the Redwoods

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Performs routine custodial and grounds cleanup at a campus including classroom, multi-use, office, and related facilities.

• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, washes, and polishes floors. Washes windows, counters, and walls. Vacuums rugs and carpets. Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork. Cleans chalkboards, whiteboards and erasers. Empties pencil sharpeners.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to buildings and fixtures, include changing light bulbs, clearing drains and plunging toilets. Reports other repair and maintenance needs and assists others in making repairs.
• Cleans, scrubs and disinfects restrooms. Polishes metal work, cleans sinks, mirrors, and other restroom fixtures. Maintains various classroom and restroom supplies including paper towels, soap, toilet paper, and related items.
• Properly cleans up and disposals of hazardous material and bodily fluids.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles; indoor and outdoor.
• Moves furniture and equipment; set up meeting rooms, classrooms, offices, multiuse, and other facilities for special meeting and events.
• Turns lights on and off. Unlocks and locks doors and gates. Cleans drinking fountains and hydration stations. Responds to emergency cleanup request. Assists in the performance of building and grounds maintenance including blowing off and pressure washing walkways and buildings, trash pickup and cobwebbing.
• Check doors, windows, and assigned area for vandalism. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards. Disassembles and re-assembles furniture.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Requires general knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial care and routine facilities maintenance. Must have a good knowledge of work hazards and safe work techniques and procedures. Requires some knowledge of chemical reactions.

Must be able to perform all of the essential duties of the position with limited supervision. Must be able to maintain tools and equipment in working condition. Requires the ability to learn the layout and requirements of the assigned area. Requires the ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor.

Must be able to communicate effective, both orally and in writing. Must be able to follow oral and written directions.

Requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop and perform repetitive arm and shoulder motions with moderate exertion. Must lift light to medium weight materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, over 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Requires the ability to operate and maneuver demanding equipment such as floor polishers, carpet cleaners, and extension window cleaners. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to operate equipment and read safety materials.

Reading and writing skills sufficient to perform duties and read and understand SDS sheets required. Prior custodial experience preferred.

Valid Driver’s License.

Non-U.S. citizens who cannot provide evidence of authorization to work in the U.S. are ineligible for this position. The Redwoods Community College District does not sponsor non-U.S. citizens to work in the U.S.

The Redwoods Community College District is committed to equal employment opportunity and to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and work environment. The Governing Board supports the intent of the California Legislature to ensure that community colleges build a climate of acceptance and inclusion and that employment opportunities are equalized for all individuals.

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Position requires sensitivity to and…