Custodian (Substitute) 2024-2025

MiraCosta College; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated substitute custodians for on-call assignments. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across various facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. With flexible hours primarily during late evenings and weekends, this position is ideal for those looking to contribute to the college's mission of providing high-quality educational experiences. Join a team committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion while making a tangible impact on the campus community. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sick Leave

Retirement System Enrollment

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of work experience required.
• Ability to operate janitorial tools and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and maintain assigned areas including classrooms and restrooms.
• Perform minor maintenance and assist with event setup and cleanup.

Skills

Cleaning Methods

Janitorial Tools Operation

Basic English Communication

Computer Operations

Safety Policies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Janitorial Tools

Cleaning Chemicals

Job description

Before applying, be sure to read the “Application Procedure” section below.

Posting Summary

Job Title: Custodian (Substitute) 2024-2025

Type of Assignment: Classified/Staff

Assignment Category: Temporary Assignment

MiraCosta College is building a pool of substitute custodians. Substitute custodian assignments are on-call as needed, with working hours anytime between Monday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m., and Friday, 3:00 – 11:30 p.m. (hours subject to change when school is not in session) at any of MiraCosta College’s work sites.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2025, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2025, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite.

The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Location

City: [Location City]

State: [Location State]

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)

MiraCosta College is committed to creating a racially just campus climate. Individuals and their diverse cultures and identities are welcomed, nurtured, and validated. MiraCosta College takes institutional responsibility for closing the equity gap for disproportionately impacted populations.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $24.72 per hour (range 10, step 1 on the Classified Salary Schedule 2024/25).

Employees must make arrangements for the direct deposit of paychecks into the financial institution of their choice, via electronic fund transfer.

Short-term, temporary employees may be eligible for Healthy Families Sick Leave, and enrollment in a retirement system.

Basic Function

Under direct supervision, clean, sanitize and maintain an assigned area or building including classrooms, restrooms, offices and related facilities; perform minor maintenance and repair to furniture, fixtures and facilities; assist with event setup and cleanup; and perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

A Custodian is distinguished from a Custodial Maintenance Worker in that an incumbent in the latter class performs semi-skilled duties including a variety of semi-skilled to skilled general building maintenance work related to electrical, plumbing, locksmithing, carpentry and painting.

Duties

1. Sweep, scrub, mop and wax floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; wash windows, chalkboards and walls; strip, wax and buff floors.
2. Dust, polish and disinfect counters, student desks, teacher stations, file cabinets and bookcases.
3. Empty and clean waste receptacles and pencil sharpeners; pick up paper; pick up trash containers and empty into large bins.
4. Clean and sanitize restrooms, showers and water fountains; restock restrooms; polish metal fixtures.
5. Perform minor non-technical repairs to buildings and fixtures; replace fluorescent light tubes and bulbs; report other repair and maintenance needs.
6. Assist in the preparation of classrooms and facilities for special events and meetings; move and arrange furniture and equipment.
7. Make emergency clean-ups in classrooms including cleaning contagious spills and bodily fluids.
8. Clean, sweep and maintain safety of parking lots, sidewalks and table areas.
9. Gather and dispose of rubbish, paper, leaves and debris; empty garbage cans and other refuse containers.
10. Follow label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants and cleaning agents.
11. Operate and maintain cleaning tools and equipment.
12. Make oral and written reports for work performed; complete and submit work orders and timesheets; attend meetings; participate in safety training.

Other Duties

1. Open/unlock buildings and turn off alarms; close and lock doors and windows.
2. Report vandalism and the need for maintenance and repairs; may input work requests.
3. Assist with minor plumbing work such as unclogging toilets and sinks.
4. Assist with inventory including monitoring and reporting need to reorder cleaning supplies and tools.
5. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

1. Proper cleaning methods.
2. The operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power janitorial tools and equipment.
3. Proper mixing and diluting of cleansers, disinfectants and cleaning agents.
4. Basic English.
5. Basic computer operations.
6. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.

Ability to

1. Complete custodial assignments independently without immediate supervision.
2. Operate and maintain tools/equipment used in custodial work.
3. Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
4. Perform minor maintenance repairs as assigned.
5. Prepare and maintain basic records accurately.
6. Operate a computer related to area of assignment.
7. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
8. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

Education & Experience

To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and one year of work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

NOTE: For work experience, one “year” is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.

Licenses & Other Requirements

A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district’s vehicle insurance program.

Physical Effort

Heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds; frequent bending, stooping and kneeling; repetitive use of upper extremities on a regular basis.

Emotional Effort

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds.

Working Conditions

Work can be either in an indoor environment or outside, with exposure to inclement weather during work; work while wearing personal protection equipment; occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and biological hazards.