Plant Operations Aide

The Position

Under the direction of a Crew Leader, Custodian, Supervisor or other manager, maintain assigned area such as classrooms, offices and buildings and outside grounds in a clean, safe and orderly manner.

• Clean, sweep, scrub, strip, mop, wax, seal, and buff various floor surfaces; vacuum, shampoo and spot clean rugs and carpets; clean walls, furniture, blinds, air vents and pick up hazardous substances.
• Clean and disinfect lavatories, toilets, drinking fountains and other plumbing fixtures; wash windows; dust, wax and polish furniture and woodwork; clean chalk/white boards.
• Operate equipment such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, plungers, carpet scrubber, radio, 2 & 4 wheel dollies, electric lift, electric/gas cart, ladders, power washer, grounds blowers, etc.; may operate a motor vehicle.
• Set up furniture and equipment for meetings, graduations and events; rearrange furniture and equipment as required.
• Empty and clean waste and recycling containers; pick up paper and other refuse from buildings, facilities, and grounds; scrub, sweep and clear walkways and outside areas; remove debris from storm drains, roof and gutters.
• Refill paper, soap, and other sanitary dispensers.
• May assist in storing supplies as assigned or in the absence of the supervisor.
• Perform related duties assigned.

• Basic health and safety regulations.
• Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment utilized.
• Common tools and their names.
• Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper mixture ratios for chemical cleaning agents.

• Maintain positive working relationships and interpersonal communication style.
• Perform moderate physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Utilize cleaning materials and equipment efficiently.
• Work cooperatively with others.

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: (none listed).

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Physical Requirements: Requires considerable physical exertion, stamina and flexibility.

Environment: Outside, inside, subject to fumes, odors, toxic conditions and dust; work with cleaning chemicals.

Selected candidate is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (
  
  Note:
  
  The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.