Custodian; Part-Time - Facilities Planning, Maintenance & Transportation - Centr

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Custodian 40% (Permanent Part-Time) – Facilities Planning, Maintenance & Transportation – Central Services/Modesto Junior College

Yosemite Community College District/Central Services

$1,539 – $1,966 – Range 21  Classified Salary Schedule)

Worksite:
Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

16 hours per week, 12 months per year

Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Except Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit program.

Under general supervision, performs custodial work to maintain cleanliness of assigned facility areas, groups of buildings, and office spaces based on a predetermined schedule; observes and reports concerns involving general campus maintenance and security; and performs related work as assigned.

• Clean floors (sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, seals) and carpets (vacuum, spot clean).
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, and metalwork.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels.
• Maintain restrooms, locker rooms, and showers.
• Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, drapes and blinds.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for special events or meetings.
• Replace light bulbs and lighting tubes.
• Pick up debris from school grounds and adjacent areas.
• Assist with the material recycling program.
• Use a high‑pressure washer for concrete surfaces as needed.
• Perform emergency cleanup services (breakage, vandalism, spills, illness).
• Assist in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Assist with campus events and emergencies (snow removal, flooding, storm cleanup, graduation, traffic control, signage).
• Perform minor maintenance tasks to keep assigned areas safe and operational.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of: basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques; cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment; safe working methods; custodial program operations; tools and supplies for custodial and minor building maintenance; sanitation and disinfecting principles; safe use of cleaning chemicals; occupational hazards and safety practices.
• Ability to: perform moderate to heavy manual activities; perform a variety of custodial and routine maintenance activities; interpret and enforce department policies and procedures; utilize cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment safely and effectively; identify custodial and maintenance needs and initiate corrective actions; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
  
  establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience performing duties related to the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities.

• Depending on assignment, a valid California driver’s license may be required.

• Mobility: ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps; walk or stand for extended periods.
• Dexterity: full range of motion in the upper extremities; manual dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools; handle and work with various materials and objects.
• Lifting: frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Visual: close vision sufficient to read labels and documents; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: able to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent work alone; some public contact.

• Work performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally occur.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its educational programs and employment practices.