Custodian

Napa Valley College; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Napa Valley College is seeking a Custodian in the Facilities Services department to support daily cleaning and upkeep of campus facilities and grounds. The role includes using cleaning supplies and equipment, responding to minor repairs, and ensuring spaces are prepared for the next day’s activities.

The incumbent will assist with furniture setup for events and meetings while maintaining campus safety. The position is full-time, 12-month, with salary placement starting at $44,789 to $51,848 per

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of job-related experience required.
• Valid CA Driver's License and evidence of insurability required.

Responsibilities

• Clean campus spaces, pool and grounds daily in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Inspect facilities to ensure safety and readiness for use and identify needed repairs.
• Prepare and arrange facilities, equipment, and furniture for meetings, classes, and events.
• Transport supplies, equipment, and waste to support campus operations.
• Respond to security or safety concerns and assist with minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Operating cleaning equipment

Safety procedures

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

Napa Valley College is seeking a Custodian for the Facilities Services department.

The incumbent in this position will be conducting the daily cleaning and maintenance of the College facilities and grounds; using cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the interior and exterior of the facilities looking clean; responding to request for minor repairs; performing routine cleaning task ensuring assigned spaces are prepared for the next day; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; maintaining campus safety; and monitoring assigned site(s) to minimize property damage, loss and liability exposure.

This job reports to the Director, Facilities Services.

This is a full-time, 12-months-per-year, classified position. The salary has an appropriate placement on range 3 of the current Classified Salary Schedule. The starting salary range is $44,789 to $51,848/year, with future steps up to $63,021/year. Placement is made based on experience. The college offers a fringe benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, employee assistance program, and public employee retirement system membership.

Essential Functions

• Cleans campus spaces, pool and ground areas utilizing chemicals and materials that meet OSHA compliance standards (e.g. restrooms, classrooms, locker rooms, conference rooms, offices, receptacles, trash cans, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary and safe environment.
• Inspects campus facility for daily operation (e.g. building access doors, security system, restrooms, trash and garbage cans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in a clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintains supplies used to perform cleaning duties (e.g. chemical solutions, paper products, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Performs minor maintenance (e.g. automatic scrubbers, buffers, vacuum cleaners, fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or facility components are in safe and working order.
• Prepares campus facility for daily operations for the purpose of ensuring campus facilities are operational and ready for occupancy.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms, emergency custodial calls, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintain a safe, functioning educational environment.
• Sets-up and takes down furniture, equipment, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that rooms are set-up in accordance with instructions for classroom activities, campus activities, special events, and meetings.
• Transports equipment, supplies, and campus waste for the purpose of maintaining effective operation of facilities.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. security building checks, responding to emergency requests, monitoring facilities during special events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices and procedures; and handling hazardous materials such as bodily fluids and strong chemicals.

KNOWLEDGE

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; health standards for handling biohazards like bodily fluids and strong chemicals: job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; job-related equipment; and record keeping and record retention practices.

ABILITY

Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team and independently; analyzing issues and determining appropriate course of action; applying material handling techniques; being available on-call; displaying mechanical aptitude; organizing tasks; setting priorities; working extended hours, some weekends and evenings; solving problems; working with frequent interruptions; and demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of community college students.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 65% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Job requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Experience

One (1) year of job-related experience.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates and Licenses

Valid CA Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Education / Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance
Tuberculosis Clearance
Physical Capacities Test Clearance

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to prioritize work and multi-task.

Foreign Transcripts

Napa Valley College requires that individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement, even if the foreign transcript has previously been accepted by a different college or university in the United States. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Please click here (Download PDF reader) for a list of approved organizations.

The District will not accept materials by e-mail, fax, or mail for this position.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Department of Human Resources.

Napa Valley College, an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug‑free workplace and requires that employees abide by that policy.

For more information, contact the Department of Human Resources:

2277 Napa‑Vallejo Highway
Napa, CA 94558
[phone]
[e-mail]

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