Custodian

Pay Rate (or Annual Salary): $5,203.83 - $5,453.17/month

Position Type:
Classified

FTE: 1.0

Job Location:

Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545

Department:
Maint. and Operations

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking to fill two (2) Custodian positions to be assigned to work at Chabot College in Hayward, CA.

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Empty recycle containers; sort recyclable materials in designated bins.
• 4. 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.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Set-up furniture and equipment for meetings and events; rearrange furniture and equipment as required.
• 7. Lock and unlock buildings and facilities as required; alarm/disarm security systems in buildings; ensure buildings are locked and safeguarded against unauthorized use.
• 8. Report malfunctions and unusual occurrences observed.
• 9. Maintain equipment and tools used.
• 10. Drive truck in delivering or picking up supplies or equipment; order custodial supplies as necessary.
• 11. Respond to immediate or emergency cleaning or repair requests.
• 12. Perform related duties as required.

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

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

Experience: Some custodial experience that includes minor building and equipment maintenance.

License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

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:

• 1. Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• 2. Safe work practices.
• 3. Methods and techniques of cleaning and preserving floors, furniture, walls, and fixtures.
• 4. Operational characteristics of cleaning equipment and materials.
• 5. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• 6. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• 1. Perform the full range of custodial tasks.
• 2. Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
• 3. Operate and use a variety of custodial equipment, supplies, and materials in a safe and effective manner.
• 4. Perform minor maintenance repairs on assigned equipment.
• 5. Use and monitor the need for a variety of custodial equipment and materials.
• 6. Perform heavy physical labor.
• 7. Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• 8. Safeguard keys and maintain security of facilities.
• 9. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• 10. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• 11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• 12. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled…