IN-HOUSE ONLY: Custodian Senior (6 positions)

Coast Community College District•Costa Mesa, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking equity-minded individuals for a classified employee role as a Custodian Senior under the Administrative Services Wing, as part of the Maintenance and Operations Department. This position is open to internal permanent and temporary Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees only. OCC's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa, minutes from Southern California beaches, with a main campus in Costa Mesa and a campus in Newport Beach (Waterfront Campus). Founded in 1947, OCC's mission is to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community, empowering students through high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs and services. The college promotes student development, learning, and equitable outcomes by fostering a respectful, inclusive, caring, and participatory campus climate. Ideal candidates will share OCC’s dedication to transforming lives through education and serving a diverse student population. OCC currently enrolls 17,859 students, with a majority from racially minoritized populations. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), OCC reflects the dynamic diversity of the region. The college engages in collaborative efforts to foster educational excellence and inclusivity, with state-of-the-art facilities and on-campus residential housing. The Custodial Services department operates under HHPC as a full operating Team Cleaning Operation, utilizing state-of-the-art cleaning technology for high productivity across 1.1 million square feet of cleanable space.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, equipment, and cleaning products used in custodial cleaning.
Basic knowledge of the practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, layouts, and set-ups used in building maintenance trades such as carpentry repairs, basic electrical and plumbing, and furniture assembly.
Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial care and sanitation.
Full knowledge of work hazards and safe work techniques, including lifting procedures.
Knowledge of chemical reactions and proper precautions for use.
Basic knowledge of building repairs.
Sufficient reading and writing ability to read machine instructions and document work activity onto standardized forms.
Sufficient human relations skill to exercise courtesy when dealing with others.
Ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
Ability to plan and sequence the steps for cleaning multiple rooms and locations.
Ability to operate custodial equipment such as, but not limited to, commercial carpet cleaning and extraction machinery, high-power sprayers, and common custodial equipment.
Ability to properly mix cleaning chemicals and instruct others in proper cleaning procedures.
Ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor.
Ability to observe facilities, grounds, pedestrian and vehicle movement for safety and security concerns.
Ability to give general direction to other Custodians.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to respond to urgent situations.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Three years of custodial experience, including experience and training in facilities maintenance.
Evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Valid driver's license.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Must be a current active employee with CCCD.

Nice To Haves

Custodial experience in a healthcare setting is preferred for health-related custodian duties.

Responsibilities

Cleans, dusts, and disinfects office, meeting, classrooms, and restrooms and fixtures to the District’s quality standards.
Removes trash and waste.
Cleans trash receptacles and replaces liners.
Ensures that towel, soap, cleanser, and other dispensers are stocked.
Cleans public entry areas including, but not limited to hallways, stairways, lunch, office and meeting rooms.
Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, door handles, and door push plates.
Cleans floors and baseboards, vacuuming, spot cleaning and wet mopping on a regularly scheduled basis.
Maintains safe and clean walkway and grounds surrounding the area of assignment.
Picks up litter.
Removes debris, including ice.
Empties and cleans outdoor trash urns.
On a regular schedule, cleans and washes desks, tables, counters, furniture and fixtures, inside/outside windows, coverings, light fixtures, walls and ceilings, mirrors, and other related items.
May oil or polish woodwork, paneling, wood furniture, and metal fixtures.
Strips, seals, and refinishes hard floors on a pre-scheduled basis.
Steam/dry cleans and shampoos carpets and fabric furniture.
Performs servicing and maintenance to fixtures.
Makes minor plumbing adjustments such as unclogging toilets and sinks, tightening toilet seats, adjusting of drinking fountains, cleaning water jets to enhance flows.
Replaces light bulbs, switches, receptacles, ballast, and may assist with wiring and cabling of electrical and communications lines.
Secures internal and external doors, ensuring that windows and lights are locked and off.
Activates alarms, notifying occupants when the building is closing.
Ensures that containers for cleaning and other products are properly labeled.
Ensures that Material Safety Data Sheets for assigned areas are up to date.
Maintains current knowledge of and follows proper safety precautions for use and handling of cleaning materials and chemicals.
Checks fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and other items for proper functioning or stock.
Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.