Day/Evening Custodian

Southwestern College • Chula Vista, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, maintain buildings, furniture and equipment in a clean, sanitary, safe and secure condition during the assigned day or evening hours; assist maintenance staff with a variety of routine maintenance and repair of District equipment and facilities; drive a District vehicle to deliver materials and supplies to off-campus sites.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school AND Two (2) years’ experience as a custodian.
• One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week.
• Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
• Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position.
• Knowledge of modern institutional cleaning methods, materials, safe work practices and equipment.
• Knowledge of methods of cleaning and preserving floors, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Knowledge of basic inventory and record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards, safely and efficiently.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store custodial stock and supply items; check supply deliveries and verify accuracy.
• Process custodial supply requests for supplies, materials and equipment; drive a District vehicle to deliver materials and supplies to off-campus sites.
• Repair and maintain custodial equipment for distribution.
• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and buff floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets; operate equipment such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners.
• Clean and disinfect lavatories, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; wash windows; dust, wax and polish furniture and wood work.
• Replace light bulbs; turn out lights and lock doors.
• Report sanitary and safety hazards to the proper authorities.
• Respond to immediate or emergency cleaning or repair requests.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and set up of rooms and facilities for special events, activities and meetings; move, arrange and deliver set-up items and equipment as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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