CUSTODIAN (Night Shift)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan (CalPERS)

Vacation and holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

PeopleAdmin, Inc. is seeking a Custodian for San Jose City College, with a night shift and year-round schedule. The role involves cleaning, maintenance, and setup of classrooms, offices, and facilities to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe environment.

The position reports to the Custodial Supervisor and requires operating a range of cleaning machines, moving furniture, and assisting with events while maintaining security and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience performing custodial, cleaning and basic maintenance tasks.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and perform floor care.
• Attention to safety and building security during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub and maintain floors across classrooms and facilities.
• Operate cleaning and maintenance equipment as required.
• Set up and move furnishings and AV equipment for events.
• Lock/unlock buildings and monitor security protocols.
• Assist with minor maintenance and setup tasks as needed.

Skills

Custodial work

Floor care

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning machines

Ladders/scaffolding

Job description

Salary Range $63,667 - $77,658 Annual Salary (Range 65: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-2027). Starting placement is generally at Step 1.

Benefits Summary

In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for the choice of one of the District’s excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans, which the premium cost is 100% paid by the District for the employee and their eligible dependents, and one health plan costing an estimated $60,000 for the District for fiscal year 2025-2026. We offer two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [ PPO ] and Kaiser Permanente ( HMO ]); dental (Delta Dental PPO ); vision ( VSP Choice); life insurance for the employee (The Lincoln); life insurance for eligible dependents (The Lincoln); a long term disability/income protection plan (The Lincoln); and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP ).

In addition, the District contributes an additional 26.81% of the employee’s salary towards an eligible employee’s pension (CalPERS).

Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans including purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependent(s); enroll in a medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthly administrative fee paid by the District); and set pre-taxed dollars aside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity) and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s).

Classified employees also earn 10 to 22 days per year of vacation (based on years of service), and up to 12 sick leave days (pro-rated for less than full-time positions). There are currently 20 paid holidays.

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Custodian will report to the Custodial Supervisor at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 12 months per year; Monday through Thursday; 8:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday, 2:30 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. (A 5% night shift differential will be added to the salary).

This position is represented by the California School Employees Association ( CSEA ), Chapter 363.

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to a Custodial Supervisor or assigned administrator, perform a wide variety of custodial, maintenance, and moving tasks in the care, cleaning and setup of assigned classrooms, offices and facilities and keep them in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Sweep, scrub, mop, wash, polish, strip and wax concrete, linoleum, tile, and wood floors using various low and high speed power machines; scrub, clean, and seal cement, terrazzo and ceramic tile floors.
2. Operate a hot water pressure (steam) cleaner in the cleaning of aggregate and cement floor surfaces.
3. Burnish, re-stripe and refinish hardwood gymnasium and other hardwood flooring.
4. Scrub baseboards and walls; vacuum, shampoo and spot-clean carpeting; clean ceilings, air vents, and light fixtures.
5. Dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork; wash and clean windows, walls and chalkboards, whiteboards and smartboards.
6. Clean and maintain restrooms, shower and locker rooms, cafeterias, offices and related facilities.
7. Empty and clean waste receptacles; sweep sidewalks, pick up papers and clean drinking fountains.
8. Replenish supplies and fill paper and soap dispensers; deliver supplies, furniture and equipment from one campus location to another.
9. Turn out lights, lock doors and windows, and set alarm to ensure security of the buildings and restricted areas.
10. Use a variety of electrical, mechanical, and hand tools to move, set up and knock down staging, seating, and audio-visual equipment used for community or District activities and events.
11. Operate manual sprayers for insecticides inside buildings.
12. Assemble, set up, or move furnishings such as desks, file cabinets and chairs including heavy items such as fireproof cabinets, weight room equipment and computer equipment.
13. Operate District vehicles such as a flatbed truck, a manual transmission moving van and other vans, station wagons, dump truck, gas and electric forklifts.
14. Set up and work off scaffolding, ladders, and other equipment at heights to 30 feet to clean windows and vents.
15. Test new products and equipment