Custodian - Facilities Planning, Maintenance, and Transportation - Central Services/Columbia Co...

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Yosemite Community College District invites applications for a Custodian at Columbia College. The role performs custodial duties to maintain clean, safe facilities on a routinely scheduled swing shift (3:00 pm–11:00 pm) and reports to a Custodian Supervisor or manager.

First-step pay, with progression after a year of service within a multi-building campus. Typical duties include floor care, restroom cleaning, light maintenance, event support, and adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in cleaning/building maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to perform routine custodial duties and operate cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and clean floors on a routine schedule.
• Clean restrooms, classrooms, and common areas.
• Move furniture for events and maintenance tasks.
• Replace light bulbs and maintain equipment.
• Assist with campus events and emergency cleanup.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Cleaning materials

Safety procedures

Custodial operations

Cleaning tools

Sanitation basics

Chemicals handling

Safety hazards

Manual labor

Maintenance tasks

Policies enforcement

Oral and written comms

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:

Custodian - Facilities Planning, Maintenance, and Transportation - Central Services/Columbia College

Site:

Columbia College

Salary Range / Other:

$3,848 to $4.916 per month – Range 21 (2025-2026 Classified Salary Schedule) Swing Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step. Workplace: Columbia College, Sonora, CA

Benefits:

The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Job Description:

DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs custodial work by maintaining the cleanliness of assigned facility areas, groups of buildings, and office spaces based on a predetermined schedule; observes and reports concerns involving general campus maintenance and security; and performs related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full working level class of the Custodial Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Positions in this class perform journey-level custodial and related duties in order to maintain campus facilities in a clean, orderly and secure manner. This class can be distinguished from the higher-level class of Custodian Lead because incumbents in that class serve as lead workers for an assigned area or shift, with responsibility for the work of subordinate staff on a regular basis. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Incumbents in this class work under the general supervision of a Custodian Supervisor or manager, working alone on routine or regular work assignments and checking with the supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow. Incumbents do not directly or indirectly lead or supervise other employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Safe working methods and procedures.
• Operations, services and activities of a custodial program.
• Tools, equipment and supplies used in providing comprehensive custodial and minor building maintenance services.
• Principles of sanitation and disinfecting.
• Safe use of various cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• Perform moderate to heavy manual activities.
• Perform a variety of custodial and routine maintenance activities.
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Utilize a variety of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Identify custodial and maintenance needs and initiate corrective actions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above-required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typical background patterns that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities are:

• Education:Possession of a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience:One year performing duties related to the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities.

Special Requirements:

• None

Example of Duties:

• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and seals floors.
• Vacuums and spot cleans rugs and carpets.
• Dusts, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; polishes metalwork.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles, including trash barrels.
• Cleans restrooms, locker rooms and showers.
• Washes windows and walls; cleans chalkboards; cleans window coverings, such as drapes or blinds.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings.
• Replaces light bulbs and lighting tubes.
• Picks up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to school facilities.
• Assists with the material recycling program.
• Sweeps and cleans concrete surfaces adjacent to buildings and facilities; cleans surfaces using a high-pressure washer as needed.
• Performs emergency cleanup services resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling and illness, using proper procedures for handling potential hazardous waste.
• Assists in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Assists with campus events and emergencies; may include, but not limited to snow removal, flooding, storm clean-up, graduation, traffic control and signage for events and emergencies.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Depending upon assignment, a valid license to drive in California may be required.

Physical and Mental Standards:

• Mobility: ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps; walk or stand for extended periods.
• Dexterity: must have a full range of motion in the upper extremities; manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handle and work with various materials and objects.
• Lifting: frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds; occasional lift objects up to 75 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read labels and documents; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent working alone; some public contact.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is typically performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.

Selection Procedures:

Only online application packets will be accepted including YCCD Administrative online application, including contact information for at least three professional references, ResumePersonal letter of interest. Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee which will select candidates to be interviewed. Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees. Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required. The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.

Background Check:

A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Statements:

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410 Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Yosemite Community College District

2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

Open Date:

09/08/2026

Close Date:

10/06/2026

Open Until Filled:

No