Custodian

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura College in Ventura, California is seeking a Custodian to join a full-time team. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, you will perform a broad range of custodial duties to maintain campus facilities in a clean and orderly manner.

One full-time position (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) is located at Ventura College. This recruitment is to establish a list of eligible candidates to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial experience in commercial or public facilities.
• Valid California Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and spot clean floors; strip, seal, wax, buff, and refinish hard surface floors; shampoo carpets and rugs.
• Clean, wipe, dust, and polish desks, furniture, and woodwork; clean whiteboards.
• Empty and clean waste and recycling receptacles; pick up paper and other debris; dispose of trash.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, locker rooms, and facilities; restock supplies; polish metal fixtures.
• Move furniture and equipment; set up spaces for events and meetings.
• Respond to urgent custodial requests and safety concerns.

Skills

Custodial experience

Job description

Custodian

Ventura County Community College District

Salary: $52,452.00 - $72,492.00 Annually

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 2026-00226

Location: Ventura College (Ventura CA), CA

Closing: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a broad range of custodial duties necessary to maintain campus facilities in a clean and orderly manner.

There is currently one full-time (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) position located at Ventura College.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112‑acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura - so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus.

More information can be found on the Ventura College website.

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents through Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students. The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

SALARY PLACEMENT

New Employees: Generally, new employees are placed on the first step of the appropriate range of the salary schedule. Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary. New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in Section 290 - SALARY PLAN in the Rules of the Personnel Commission for Classified Employees (Download PDF reader).

Representative Duties

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and spot clean floors; strip, seal, wax, buff, and refinish hard surface floors; shampoo carpets and rugs. E
• Clean, wipe, dust, and polish desks, furniture, and woodwork; clean whiteboards. E
• Empty and clean waste and recycling receptacles; pick up paper and other debris; pick up trash containers and empty into large bins. E
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, locker rooms, child care center facilities, swim centers, food service areas, and health facilities including floors, walls, fixtures, appliances, and mirrors; restock supplies; polish metal fixtures. E
• Wash and clean accessible interior and exterior windows, ledges, and walls. E
• Pressure wash buildings and walkways; clean drinking fountains and grease traps; clean and refresh floor drains. E
• Move furniture and equipment; set up cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium, meeting rooms, classrooms, and other areas for indoor and outdoor special events and meetings. E
• Perform minor non-technical repairs to buildings and fixtures; replace lights; clean and adjust blinds; adjust desks and other furniture; identify and report other repair and maintenance needs and assist others in making repairs. E
• Turn lights on and off; unlock and lock doors and gates; raise and lower flags. E
• Respond to urgent requests for immediate custodial assistance and other urgent safety and operational concerns. E
• Participate as part of a cleaning crew, as directed, for major cleaning assignments. E
• Provide information and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and the general public regarding locations of various campus facilities. E
• Operate a vehicle to perform assigned duties such as picking up and delivering supplies, equipment, and other materials as directed. E
• Attend safety and in-service training. E
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. E
• Perform other duties as assigned. E

E = essential duty

Minimum Qualifications

• Six months of custodial experience in commercial or public facilities
• Valid California Driver License

Supplemental Information

EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: This is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by the posted deadline date on this bulletin.

The examination process may consist of any of the following components: A) Written Test (Multiple Choice Custodial Test) = Qualifying (pass/fail) B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score

Candidates will be screened and those candidates found to meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written test.

WRITTEN TEST DATE RANGE AND LOCATION

• Date Range: Monday, September 14, 2026 to Friday, September 18, 2026
• Location: Ventura County Community College District Administrative Center
• 761 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010

The top candidates with the highest passing scores on the written/performance test will be invited to the technical interview.

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION

• Date Range: Monday, September 28, 2024 to Friday, October 2, 2024
• Location: Ventura County Community College District Administrative Center
• 761 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010

The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40 hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based off a standard 40 hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

Upon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technical interview.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

All regular appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request in an email to [e-mail] including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION

If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Classified Careers page.