Custodian

Peralta Community College District (CA); Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District in Oakland, CA is seeking a custodial staff member to maintain cleanliness across classrooms, offices, labs and common areas. The role involves floor care, graffiti removal, window cleaning and set up for events.

The candidate should have at least one year of custodial experience or an equivalent combination of training. Respect for diverse backgrounds is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires one year custodial/janitorial experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Understanding and respect for diverse backgrounds of students, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sweeps, scrubs, strips, mops and waxes floors.
• Vacuuming of carpets and rugs.
• Cleans rest rooms, offices, classrooms, kitchens, labs, theater, locker rooms and gym areas.
• Washes walls and removes graffiti.
• Cleans windows and drinking fountains.
• Empties waste containers and cleans trash cans.
• Cleans chalk boards, white boards and erasers.
• Replaces lights and cleans diffusers.
• Reports needed repairs or hazards to supervisors.
• Sets up facilities for special events.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying supplies.
• May perform minor non-technical repairs.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cleans, sweeps, scrubs, strips, mops and waxes floors.


• Vacuums, shampoos and extracts dirt from rugs and carpets.


• Cleans rest rooms, offices, shops, classrooms, kitchens, labs, theater, locker rooms and gym areas.


• Washes walls and removes graffiti.


• Cleans windows and drinking fountains.


• Empties and cleans waste containers.


• Cleans chalk boards, white boards and erasers.


• Replaces lights and cleans diffusers.


• Empties garage and trash cans.


• Secures buildings having an alarm system.


• Reports needed repairs, hazardous materials or safety violations to supervisors.


• Assists in moving supplies and arranging furniture and equipment.


• Sets up facilities for special events.


• May assist in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying of working supplies from college stores.


• May make minor non-technical repairs.


• Performs other relates duties as assigned.

1. Equivalent to one year of custodial or janitorial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.


2. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls, furniture, and fixtures.


• Cleaning materials, disinfectants, hazardous materials, and equipment used in custodial work.


• Common tools and their uses.

Ability to:

• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and with skill and efficiency.


• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.


• Move supplies and furniture and set up rooms and buildings for special occasions.


• Use common electrical cleaning equipment.