Custodial Specialist

Custodial Specialist

Salary: $4,141.00 - $5,241.00 Monthly

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Closing: 2/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Merced College is seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Custodial Specialist to support the daily operations of athletics, kinesiology, and instruction. This vital role helps ensure our campus environments are clean, safe, organized, and fully prepared to serve students, staff, and the community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values teamwork, takes pride in maintaining beautiful and functional spaces, and wants to make a meaningful impact on the student and community experience at Merced College.

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward‑thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike.

Committed to the well‑being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

• Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:
• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Range 18

40 hours/week

12 months/year

Under general supervision, provides technical and equipment set-ups for athletic events, physical education classes, and scheduled Community Services events and programs; receives, issues and maintains athletic and physical education equipment and supplies; maintains order in dressing and locker rooms; trains and supervises student assistants; provides custodial services to assigned areas; and does related work as required.

• Maintains athletic and physical education equipment and supplies in good repair and in sanitary conditions
• Prepares athletic and physical education fields, courts and tracks for scheduled classes and events
• Operates aquatics facility
• Performs Community Services set-ups as required
• Performs routine custodial and maintenance duties in gymnasium area
• Schedules, trains, supervises, and maintains records of student assistants
• Handles custodial and events emergencies
• Other related duties as assigned

• Materials and equipment used in team and individual sports
• General custodial practices and methods

• Maintain and repair athletic and physical education equipment
• Run and maintain aquatics facility
• Maintain records and files
• Perform routine custodial and minor maintenance duties
• Train, schedule, and oversee the work of student assistant
• Follow oral and written directions
• Work cooperatively with others
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti‑racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

High school diploma OR GED AND two (2) years applicable experience OR the equivalent education and experience.

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