Facilities Custodian: Clean, Prep & Set Up Spaces

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District is seeking a Custodian to perform a wide range of cleaning duties across classrooms, offices and public areas on campus in Oakland, CA. The role requires using standard cleaning materials and equipment and maintaining a safe, organized environment.

The position emphasizes attention to cleanliness, safety and timely completion of tasks, with opportunities to support events and routine facility maintenance as part of a team.

Qualifications

• One year custodial or janitorial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sweeps, scrubs, strips, mops and waxes floors.
• Vacuums, shampoos and extracts dirt from rugs and carpets.
• Cleans rest rooms, offices, shops, classrooms, kitchens, labs, theater, locker rooms and gym areas.
• Washes walls and removes graffiti.
• Cleans windows and drinking fountains.
• Empties and cleans waste containers.
• Cleans chalk boards, white boards and erasers.
• Replaces lights and cleans diffusers.
• Empties garage and trash cans.
• Secures buildings with alarm systems.
• Reports needed repairs, hazardous materials or safety violations to supervisors.
• Assists in moving supplies and arranging furniture and equipment.
• Sets up facilities for special events.

Job description

Peralta Community College District is seeking a Custodian to perform a wide range of cleaning duties across classrooms, offices and public areas on campus in Oakland, CA. The role requires using standard cleaning materials and equipment and maintaining a safe, organized environment.

The position emphasizes attention to cleanliness, safety and timely completion of tasks, with opportunities to support events and routine facility maintenance as part of a team.