Custodian; Two; Positions) Night Shift

Class specifications are intended topresent a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under general supervision from an appropriate level manager or administrator, performs a full range of custodial duties related to the care, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities; sets up and removes tables, chairs, and equipment for meetings; and performs a variety of general tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

May receive functional supervision, technical training and work direction from a higher-level custodian.

This is the journey level class within the Custodian series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Lead Custodian in that the latter position serves as alead worker over lower-level custodial staff. Employees at thislevel are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies ofthe work unit.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed dutiesand/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

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; clear minor drain blockages, as necessary.

Sweep,vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.

Dust andpolish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; remove cobwebs; clean desks and counter tops; clean chalk boards and whiteboards; replenish chalk; clean erasers.

Empty, cleanand sanitize waste receptacles; pick up papers and other debris;empty pencil sharpeners.

Move and arrange furniture and equipment and set up rooms for conferences and meetings; operate District vehicle to pick up or deliver supplies as requested.

Lock andunlock buildings and facilities as required; disarm and secure alarms; ensure buildings are locked and safeguarded against unauthorized use.

Replace lights and adjust shades and blinds.

Regulate ventilation and temperature; clean air vents as required.

Identify andreport building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.

Remove graffiti from surfaces, as necessary.

Assist in maintaining custodial closet; receive, stock, organize and maintain supplies and equipment, as necessary.

Perform related duties as required.

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.

• Methods,materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Safe work practices.
• Methods and techniques of cleaning and preserving floors, furniture, walls, and fixtures.
• Operational characteristics of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Proper methodsof storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• Perform thefull range of custodial tasks.
• Clean and carefor assigned areas and equipment.
• Learn to use avariety of custodial equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Operate anduse a variety of custodial equipment, supplies, and materials in asafe and effective manner.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs on assigned equipment.
• Use and monitor the need for a variety of custodial equipment and materials.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand andfollow oral and written directions.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial,ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted inthe course of work.
• Report to workon a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to the completion of thetwelfth grade.

Six months of custodial experience is desirable.

A valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability may be required for some positions.