Custodian; Part-Time

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

Application Close Date: Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 at 11:59pm

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

Worksite: Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

Hours: 16 hours per week, 12 months per year;
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (evening and weekend hours may be required)

Under general supervision, performs custodial work by maintaining the 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.

Knowledge of:

• Basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Safe working methods and procedures.
• Operations, services and activities of a custodial program.
• Tools, equipment and supplies used in providing comprehensive custodial and minor building maintenance services.
• Principles of sanitation and disinfecting.
• Safe use of various cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• Perform moderate to heavy manual activities.
• Perform a variety of custodial and routine maintenance activities.
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Utilize a variety of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Identify custodial and maintenance needs and initiate corrective actions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above-required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typical background patterns that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Education: Possession of a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: One year performing duties related to the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities.

• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and seals floors.
• Vacuums and spot cleans rugs and carpets.
• Dusts, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; polishes metalwork.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles, including trash barrels.
• Cleans restrooms, locker rooms and showers.
• Washes windows and walls; cleans chalkboards; cleans window coverings such as drapes or blinds.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings.
• Replaces light bulbs and lighting tubes.
• Picks up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to school facilities.
• Assists with the material recycling program.
• Sweeps and cleans concrete surfaces adjacent to buildings and facilities; cleans surfaces using a high-pressure washer as needed.
• Performs emergency cleanup services resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling and illness, using proper procedures for handling potential hazardous waste.
• Assists in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Assists with campus events and emergencies; may include, but not limited to, snow removal, flooding, storm clean‑up, graduation, traffic control and signage for events and emergencies.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Depending upon assignment, a valid license to drive in California may be required.

• Mobility: ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps; walk or stand for extended periods.
• Dexterity: must have a full range of motion in the upper extremities; manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handle and work with various materials and objects.
• Lifting: frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds; occasional lift objects up…