Custodian (Swing Shift)

Rancho Santiago Community College District; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Santiago Community College District is hiring a Custodian (Swing Shift) to maintain clean, safe, and orderly facilities at Santa Ana campuses. The role requires adherence to cleaning schedules and safety practices while supporting a positive learning environment. The position is full-time with a Grade 4 salary range of $51,887.07 to $66,236.73, located at 1530 W.

17th Street, Santa Ana. Closing date is 9/7/2026; RSCCD offers an inclusive workplace and opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• Good work history demonstrating reliability and good work habits.
• Some experience as a Custodian is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision - keeps assigned building areas clean, sanitary, safe and orderly; may do some outdoor cleaning of patios, sidewalks and walkways and does related work as required.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs and waxes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets, dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; cleans walls and blackboards; cleans restrooms, locker rooms and showers; sweeps sidewalks and patio areas; washes windows; may participate in a thorough cleaning and restoring of the school plant; makes minor repairs to school equipment and buildings and reports the need for other repairs; turns out lights and locks doors; fill soap and soap dispensers; replaces lights, inspects buildings and grounds for broken equipment or vandalism; empties trash and garbage cans.

Job description

Custodian (Swing Shift)

Rancho Santiago Community College District

Salary Range: Grade 4: $51,887.07 - $66,236.73

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: CL26-01447

Location: 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA

Division: SAC Administrative Services

Closing: 9/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

POSITION DETAILS

About Rancho Santiago Community CollegeDistrict

RanchoSantiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the mostestablished districts in the state and has been in operation fornearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is oneof the largest of California's 72 community college districts,based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCDencompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves apopulation of more than 700,000 residents in the communities ofAnaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions ofAnaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin,and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College andSanta Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange ContinuingEducation Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers FireTraining Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional TrainingAcademy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and theDistrict Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundationsare actively involved in supporting both community and campusprograms. RSCCD's student population is a direct reflection of the diversecommunities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, thedistrict has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students:51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% areAfrican American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution(HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresentedstudents. There is a commitment to foster student centered valuesamong our employees to provide equitable student learning, academicexcellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-qualityeducational programs and student support services, the districtensures that students have the appropriate resources to achievetheir goals.

About the Position

The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in servingdiverse community college populations, including faculty,management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, andsocioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differingabilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents,VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They willsupport RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, andcommunication skills, enabling all members of the college communityto participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changingworld.

Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborativeworkplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty,management, staff, and students. They will effectively provideservices and support to individuals with differing academicpreparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuringequitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates shoulddemonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness,and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions andcontributions. Through their role, they will empower students toachieve their educational and career goals while promoting apositive and inclusive environment where faculty and management canthrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learningthroughout the college community.

Class Summary

Under general supervision - keeps assigned building areas clean,sanitary, safe and orderly; may do some outdoor cleaning of patios,sidewalks and walkways and does related work as required.

Representative Duties

Sweeps, mops, scrubs and waxes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets,dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; cleanswalls and blackboards; cleans restrooms, locker rooms and showers;sweeps sidewalks and patio areas; washes windows; may participatein a thorough cleaning and restoring of the school plant; makesminor repairs to school equipment and buildings and reports theneed for other repairs; turns out lights and locks doors; fillspaper and soap dispensers; replaces lights, inspects buildings andgrounds for broken equipment or vandalism; empties trash andgarbage cans.

Organizational Relationships

Positions in this class report to the Custodial Supervisor,depending upon assignment and/or shift worked and are responsiblefor an assigned area. Custodians may also be assigned to clean somepatios, walkways, or similar outside area. Custodians are normallyassigned to work late night and early morning shifts, but may beassigned to work any shift.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: written and spoken English, such as might berequired to read labels and follow written or oral directions andto make oral reports to the supervisor; basic cleaning methods andequipment; safety practices in custodial work. Physical Requirements: perform regular custodial dutieswhich requires climbing stamina and some heavy lifting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience

Good work history demonstrating reliability, responsibility andgood work habits. Some experience as a Custodian isdesirable.

Additional Qualifications

Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to andunderstanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students,staff, and the community.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a completeRancho Santiago Community College District online application thatincludes the items listed below by the position's closing date.Recruitment will review all applications for completeness, and onlycomplete application packets will be forwarded to the screeningcommittee for further review.

A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

1. RSCCD Online Application
2. Resume - details all relevant education, training, and otherwork experience

Application Screening

Job announcements will include screening criteria to be used duringscreening and interviews. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Education experience (breadth and depth)
• Work experience (breadth and depth)
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Bilingual ability (if needed)
• Demonstrated experience and sensitivity to diversity, equity,and inclusion.
• Professional growth activities
• Specialized skills training
• Leadership skills
• Written and/or oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem Solving.

Based on the information presented in the application materials, alimited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent tothe position will be invited to participate in the selectionprocess, which may include a written test and an oral interview.Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guaranteeadvancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications willbe assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.

Interview

Applicants selected for an interview may be required to takeadditional tests or assessments and will be notified of such priorto the date of the interview. During the oral session, thoseselected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also beevaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicantsinterviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yetconcise information on their related experience to ensure thecorrect evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteriawill be applied consistently to all applicants.

Disability Accommodations

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in theApplication or Interviewing Process in accordance with ADA shouldnotify the Recruitment Office in the Human Resources Division atleast two days prior to the closing date, by calling [phone].

Conditions of Employment

The selected candidate is required to complete the following beforeemployment as part of the onboarding process:

1. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work inthe United States.
2. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
3. Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense,and clearance must be received before the first day ofemployment)

EEO STATEMENT

The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is an equalopportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourageapplications from persons who are economically disadvantaged andindividuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groupswithin the District's workforce, including ethnic and racialminorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shallbe denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed,color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mentaldisability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status,sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexualorientation, veteran or military status, or political ororganizational affiliation.

RSCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal historypursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need todisclose your criminal history or participate in a background checkuntil a conditional employment offer is made to you. After making aconditional offer and running a background check, if RSCCD isconcerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job,you will be given the chance to explain the circumstancessurrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, orchallenge the accuracy of the background report.