Custodian

American River College; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American River College in Sacramento is seeking a custodian to perform a wide range of cleaning and minor maintenance duties under general direction. You will oversee temporary employees and ensure facilities meet safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities include sweeping, scrubbing, furnishing set-ups for events, cleaning restrooms, reporting hazards, and maintaining cleaning equipment. Education requires an accredited institution, and one year of general work experience including

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience including some experience in custodial work.
• Equity‑minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds in a community college setting.
• Experience and education requirements are described as provided by the institution.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub, apply finishes to and polish floors; vacuum and clean rugs and carpets.
• Clean windows, woodwork, walls, and furniture; disinfect/clean restrooms and drinking fountains.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for classroom changes and events; set up for college and community events.
• Receive and pick up supplies; operate and maintain cleaning equipment; report hazards.
• Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows; perform minor repairs and maintain facilities during off-peak periods.
• Oversee temporary employees and ensure safety during cleaning operations.

Skills

Custodial work

General labor

Education

Education from an accredited institution

Job description

Position Summary

Under general direction, perform a wide range of cleaning and minor maintenance duties. Oversee temporary employees.

Position Summary

Under general direction, perform a wide range of cleaning and minor maintenance duties. Oversee temporary employees.

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Typical Duties

Sweep, scrub, apply finishes to and polish floors; vacuum and steam rugs and carpets; sweep walks and entrances; clean windows, woodwork, walls and furniture; disinfect/clean restrooms and drinking fountains; pick up refuse and recyclables and transports; move and arrange furniture and equipment for classroom changes and set-up for college and community events; move and wash district/college vehicles; participate in thorough cleaning and restoration of facilities during off-peak periods (at which time work shifts may change to accommodate cleaning schedule); lock and unlock doors, gates and windows; perform maintenance and minor repairs; receive and pick up supplies and equipment; operate and maintain cleaning equipment; report safety, sanitary and fire hazards. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of general work experience including some experience in custodial work.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement : 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. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.