Custodian II

Position Definition

To perform custodial work involving the care, maintenance and cleaning of rooms, office space, buildings and related facilities; and to assist in maintaining the safety and security of District and college facilities.

Posting Number: 0002299

Location: Los Medanos College

Salary: $17.44 per hour

• Custodian I – entry-journal level classification in the Custodian series. Positions assigned to this class perform routine and standardized tasks within the procedural framework established by higher-level employees.
• Custodian II – journey-level classification. Employees in this classification must be able to perform the full range of duties, requiring complete knowledge of custodial methods and procedures, and must use a variety of equipment including vacuums, buffers, and power strippers.
• Custodian, Lead – provides direction to staff in general custodial maintenance at a college site, offering guidance and instruction on techniques, methods, and procedures.

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, buffs and polishes floors; dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, fixtures and equipment.
• Washes windows, walkways and walls and removes graffiti.
• Cleans and disinfects toilets, sinks, mirrors, hand plates, dispensers, fountains, glass doors and windows according to prescribed methods.
• Stocks paper in restrooms; fills soap dispensers.
• Empties trash receptacles and washes them when soiled; relines receptacles with bags as needed.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; may set up rooms for special meetings or classes.
  
  Secures facilities at the end of work shift, including locking doors, windows and setting alarms.
• Maintains and distributes supplies in various custodial stations; this involves loading the truck and maintaining the supply inventory.
• Maintains and operates floor maintenance equipment.
• Cleans and makes minor repairs, including changing light bulbs and lamps.
• Assists in training other custodial staff.
• May have to dispose and remove hazardous waste material and e-waste material.
• Prepares work orders using a computer.
• Maintains proper standards of cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education / Experience: One (1) year of experience performing custodial duties in a similar work environment.

Education / License or Certificate: Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent; possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Knowledge of: Methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning of buildings, office space and rooms; methods of cleaning and preserving floors and carpets, walls and fixtures; disinfecting and sanitizing restrooms; safe work practices and operation of vehicles and equipment; using personal protective equipment.

Ability To: Perform heavy physical labor, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds; operate and maintain a variety of custodial power equipment; perform tasks independently and use sound judgment in the absence of supervision; understand and follow oral and written instructions; identify chemicals and handle them appropriately; establish and maintain cooperative relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to diversity.

• Experience with restroom cleaning and sanitation.
• Experience with daily floor cleaning and maintenance.
• Experience with trash collection and removal.
• Experience using and maintaining custodial equipment.
• Experience performing top-to-bottom deep cleaning tasks.

This position will regularly be assigned to work at both the Pittsburg and Brentwood campuses. The Pittsburg campus is located at 2700 East Leland Rd., Pittsburg, CA 94565 and the Brentwood Campus is located at 1351 Pioneer Square, Brentwood, CA 94513.