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.
Subsitute Custodian I (Short-Term/Temporary) Salary $23.34 Hourly Location San Luis Obispo Campus, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number
FY2627-00040
Division Administrative Services Department Custodial Services Opening Date 08/12/2026 Closing Date 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions Job Description Summary This is a recruitment for a short-term/temporary position.
T DEFINITION
Under general supervision, perform custodial work in college buildings and offices; and to perform other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Custodian I class is distinguished from other classes in the Maintenance and Operations Series in that incumbents are responsible for all custodial work at the college. The Custodian class promotes institutional effectiveness by ensuring that District facilities are maintained in a safe and clean working condition for all students, faculty, staff, and the community. Essential Functions & Qualifications As a substitute until the permanent position is filled, the job duties may be a subset of the below essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plan and organize custodial work; Clean and disinfect restrooms; Vacuum carpet floors; Wet and dry mop floors; Operate power vacuums, scrubbing and buffing machines, and shampooing machines; Clean, dust, and polish furniture, woodwork, lockers, walls, and metal work; Coat special hardwood gym floor; chemically clean, prep, tack, and apply finish; Clean and sweep walks, corridors, and entrances; Clean and disinfect drinking fountains; Clean and wash windows and glass doors; Empty waste containers and carry out waste; Move and rearrange desks, chairs, tables, furniture, and other equipment; Replace light bulbs; Lubricate and service equipment used in the course of work; Report safety, sanitary, and fire prevention hazards; Secure buildings and turn off lights; Learn and implement safe work practices to meet safety standards; Use cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment for all phases of custodial services; Understand Hazard Communication Regulations and Material Safety Data Sheets; Perform heavy physical labor; Lift 100 pounds and/or carry 50 pounds; Stand for extended periods of time (mopping, scrubbing, shampooing, vacuuming and other related custodial work); Bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel, crawl; Reach in all directions; Work at heights; Ascend and descend ladder; Perform other related duties as required. Essential functions of particular positions within classifications may vary because job duties may vary by work location.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade.
Experience:
Required One year of general work experience. Experience in custodial work preferred. Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of:
Modern cleaning methods, procedures, equipment, and materials; Requirements for maintaining buildings in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition; Requirements of Hazard Communication Regulation - "Right to Know"; Requirements for respirator use; Proper lifting techniques. Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software; Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; District policies and procedures.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.
Physical ability to:
Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors; Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email; Sit or stand for extended periods of time; Lift 100 pounds and/or carry 50 pounds; Bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel crawl; Reach in all directions; Work at heights; Ascend and descend ladder; Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.
License and Certificates:
Required Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire. Additional Information This is a short-term/temporary position. Interview Process Information Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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Human Resources SUBJECT:
Benefits for Classified & Management Employees Cuesta College's Benefits website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Benefits/index.html Employees who work half-time or more are entitled to receive fringe benefits. The fringe allocation is money from the District to help cover the cost of insurance. Employees working half-time or more are eligible to participate in the District's medical, dental and vision insurance. Employees with a work assignment of 50% to 74% of full time will receive one-half of the above stated fringe allocation. If your insurance rate exceeds your fringe allocation, the balance will be deducted from your monthly payroll check. If the insurance plans selected cost less than the fringe allocation, any excess amount will be returned to the District. For more information about how fringe benefits are determined please refer to the collective bargaining agreement between SLO Community College District and Cuesta College Classified United Employees (CCCUE) or the Board of Trustees policy regarding management employees. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 805-546-3129 or hr@cuesta.edu. 01 We endeavor to foster a just and inclusive campus culture here at Cuesta College. Please tell us about your experiences with inclusion as it relates to your career or some other aspect of your work? If you have not had direct experience in this area, please tell us about your aspirations. We welcome learning about your areas of challenge or growth and success. Required Question Employer Cuesta College (CA) Address P. O. Box 8106 San Luis Obispo, California, 93403 Phone (805) 546-3129 Website https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cuesta
