Custodian (2 Positions)

Glendale Community College•Glendale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs a variety of skilled custodial and facility maintenance tasks by maintaining assigned buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition; performs minor non-technical repairs and adjustments to equipment and buildings; assists with moving furniture and preparing for events; and performs other related duties as assigned. This role works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor/manager and does not directly or indirectly supervise other employees, but may provide work direction to temporary employees. The work schedule is 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, Monday - Friday from 4:00 pm - 12:30 am.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six (6) months of custodial or general maintenance experience.
Ability to perform a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks.
Ability to read and follow safety instructions and labels on cleaning supplies and equipment, including appropriate concentrations and dilutions.
Ability to use custodial cleaning supplies and maintenance equipment including a vacuum cleaner, buffer, small power and hand tools.
Ability to assemble and move large equipment, furniture, and other items.
Ability to observe and report needed maintenance and repairs.
Ability to operate an electric vehicle on the campus as assigned.
Ability to prioritize work and complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.
Ability to provide and obtain detailed information to/from others.
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to provide customer service with a high level of sensitivity, tact and patience.
Ability to exercise reasonable judgment in performing job duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
Ability to demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Nice To Haves

None explicitly mentioned, but knowledge of specific areas is listed under 'Knowledge of'.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of custodial and facility maintenance tasks by maintaining assigned buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
Sweeps, mops, buffs, waxes, and seals floors in assigned areas, including classrooms, laboratories, restrooms, lobbies, stairways, and hallways as assigned; sweeps sidewalks, stairs, and patios.
Extracts, shampoos, spot cleans, and vacuums carpets and rugs in offices, classrooms, and hallways.
Empties and cleans waste receptacles and replaces liners; picks-up and disposes of papers and other debris.
Cleans, scrubs, disinfects, polishes, and washes windows, walls, floors, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, counters, and white boards; polishes metal work and fixtures.
Dusts windows, blinds, wall hangings, lamps, cabinets, furniture, and computers.
Cleans restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms; cleans and sanitizes toilets, sinks, and sanitary containers as assigned; cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains.
Replenishes bathroom supplies; fills paper and soap dispensers; replaces large and small waste receptacle liners.
Secures internal and external entry and exit doors; ensures windows are locked, and lights are turned off; identifies and reports needed repairs and vandalism to supervisor or lead custodian.
Performs minor non-technical repairs and adjustments to equipment and buildings; uses a plunger to unclog restrooms, adjusts desks and other furniture, and changes vacuum brushes.
Rearranges, assembles, and moves furniture and equipment such as chairs, tables, barriers, floor mats, and other items as assigned in and between rooms, buildings and/or gymnasiums as needed; assists with set-up for events, including assembly and breakdown of event tents, as needed.
Drives an electric cart to assist in moving tables and other furniture, and other related items as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental plans for employee and eligible dependent(s)
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Various optional insurance plans (short term disability, accident, critical care, and hospital)
Flexible spending account
Defined-benefit retirement plan participation through CalPERS or CalSTRS
Optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (classified staff and administrators)
Paid District holidays