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College of the Redwoods

Custodian I

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$40,719 / year median in California

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Summary Performs routine custodial and grounds cleanup at a campus including classroom, multi-use, office, and related facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Sweeps, scrubs, mops, washes, and polishes floors. Washes windows, counters, and walls. Vacuums rugs and carpets. Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork. Cleans chalkboards, whiteboards and erasers. Empties pencil sharpeners. Maintains and makes minor repairs to buildings and fixtures, include changing light bulbs, clearing drains and plunging toilets. Reports other repair and maintenance needs and assists others in making repairs. Cleans, scrubs and disinfects restrooms. Polishes metal work, cleans sinks, mirrors, and other restroom fixtures. Maintains various classroom and restroom supplies including paper towels, soap, toilet paper, and related items. Properly cleans up and disposals of hazardous material and bodily fluids. Empties and cleans waste receptacles; indoor and outdoor. Moves furniture and equipment; set up meeting rooms, classrooms, offices, multiuse, and other facilities for special meeting and events. Turns lights on and off. Unlocks and locks doors and gates. Cleans drinking fountains and hydration stations. Responds to emergency cleanup request. Assists in the performance of building and grounds maintenance including blowing off and pressure washing walkways and buildings, trash pickup and cobwebbing. Check doors, windows, and assigned area for vandalism. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards. Disassembles and re-assembles furniture. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Qualifications Knowledge and Skills Requires general knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial care and routine facilities maintenance. Must have a good knowledge of work hazards and safe work techniques and procedures. Requires some knowledge of chemical reactions. Abilities Must be able to perform all of the essential duties of the position with limited supervision. Must be able to maintain tools and equipment in working condition. Requires the ability to learn the layout and requirements of the assigned area. Requires the ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to follow oral and written directions. Physical Abilities Requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop and perform repetitive arm and shoulder motions with moderate exertion. Must lift light to medium weight materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, over 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Requires the ability to operate and maneuver demanding equipment such as floor polishers, carpet cleaners, and extension window cleaners. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to operate equipment and read safety materials. Education and Experience Reading and writing skills sufficient to perform duties and read and understand SDS sheets required. Prior custodial experience preferred. Licenses and Certificates Valid Driver's License. Full-Time 12 Months 40 Hours/Week 2080
Hours/Year Range:
110
Salary Schedules Note:
Non-U.S. citizens who cannot provide evidence of authorization to work in the U.S. are ineligible for this position. The Redwoods Community College District does not sponsor non-U.S. citizens to work in the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement The Redwoods Community College District is committed to equal employment opportunity and to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and work environment. The Governing Board supports the intent of the California Legislature to ensure that community colleges build a climate of acceptance and inclusion and that employment opportunities are equalized for all individuals. It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices. Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. College of the Redwoods is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members. ADA Accommodation Notice Applicants and nominees who believe they are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require accommodation during any part of the interview or selection process must submit a written request with documentation at least five business days prior to the date of need of the accommodation via e-mail to: College of the Redwoods Human Resources at HR@Redwoods.edu.
APPLICATION PROCESS
You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete. Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process. unless otherwise noted. All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges , published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Faculty applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency.
FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS
For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing .
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Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S. For technical assistance, please contact NEOED's Applicant Support Line at 855-524-5627 or
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