Custodian Senior - Graveyard Shift (IN-HOUSE ONLY)

Coast Community College District • Huntington Beach, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs in a specialized custodial role incorporating routine maintenance and/or partial team leadership into regular custodial services. Blends routine cleaning with projects that may occur at multiple locales such as major cleaning, facility structural and fixture repairs, furniture assembly and fitting, and assistance to skilled maintenance specialists. The Custodian, Senior is a senior-level position in a career path for custodians. The Senior Custodian is given responsibility for cleaning, repairs, moves, and assembly at one or more locale. The Senior Custodian requires two years in a Custodian II position or equivalent and additional knowledge or capability in one or more of these areas: team leadership, structural, fixture, and minor equipment repair, and/or part of a multi-site specialty team, e.g., flooring. Advancement to this level is based on the needs of the campus or locale.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, equipment, and cleaning products used with 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 instruction 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.
• Valid California driver’s license.

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

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
• 21 paid holidays
• Cumulative sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Longevity salary programs
• PERS/STRS retirement plans
• Deferred compensation/457 plans
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED