FT Custodian (1 Position) - Swing Shift: 12:30PM to 9:00PM

Cerritos College; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swing shift premium

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA is seeking a Full-Time Custodian for the Swing Shift (12:30PM to 9:00PM). The position offers a salary of $53,013.12 per year and is located at 11110 Alondra Blvd.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and custodial experience. You will perform cleaning, sanitation, light maintenance, and help with event setups while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year custodial experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate custodial tools and equipment and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas.
• Assist with events by setting up seating and equipment.
• Manage supplies and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Custodial equipment operation

Cleaning and sanitation

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

FT Custodian (1 Position) - Swing Shift: 12:30PM to9:00PM

Salary: $53,013.12 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FTCustodian-2026-Swing Shift

Closing: 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA

Department: FTCustodian-2026-Swing Shift

Division: Facilities

Equity and Diversity

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity andthe principles of equal opportunity employment. The Districtencourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminateon the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age,religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in anyof its policies, procedures or practices. In fact, the collegeencourages applications from all segments of qualifiedpeople.

Closing Date

This position will close on November 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM (or when150 applications are received, whichever occurssooner).

College Profile

Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with thehighest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the UnitedStates Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as acomprehensive community college for southeastern Los AngelesCounty. Communities within the college's district include Artesia,Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk,and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa FeSprings and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees andcertificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions.Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students. Visit CerritosCollege online at http://www.cerritos.edu

Department Profile

The Facilities department is dedicated to the maintenance of thecampus's physical environment. As the stewards of the buildings andgrounds on our campus, Facilities is the single point of contactfor all service and maintenance requests. Dedicated to providingsuperior service to our clients (students, faculty, staff, and theneighboring community), Our staff evaluates and prioritizescustomer service requests and works to ensure the highest standardsof care and concern for the campus.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Custodian is a service level position requiring the ability toorganize work routines to cover assigned square footage, useavailable tools and equipment, and replenish supplies.

Summary Performs

custodial services to clean, sanitize and do light maintenance ofcampus classroom, multi-use, office, or related facilities.

Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans, removes graffiti, dusts, and disinfects restroomsincluding floors, stalls, toilets, urinals, and fixtures. Removestrash and waste. Cleans trash receptacles and replaces liners.Replenishes soap and paper products.
• Cleans public entry and use areas including, but not limited tohallways, stairways, elevators, and meeting rooms. Cleans anddisinfects drinking fountains, door handles, and door push platesand elevator tracks.
• Sweeps and mops hard floors and baseboards, spot cleaning, andremoving gum, as necessary and wet mopping on a regularly scheduledbasis. Vacuums, removes gum, and performs spot cleaning to carpetedareas.
• Performs regularly scheduled cleaning of classroom, laboratory,and office areas including, but not limited to furniture, fixtures,pencil sharpeners, boards.
• On a regular or seasonal schedule, performs detail cleaning andwashing of desks, tables, counters, furniture and fixtures, highdusting of windows, inside/outside walls and ceilings, mirrors,ledges, bookshelves, and other related items. Periodically oils orpolishes woodwork, paneling, wood furniture, and metalfixtures.
• Rearranges, moves, and sets furniture and equipment in place,according to established instructions and seating arrangements. Mayparticipates with others to assemble furniture, removing from andproperly disposing of packaging materials.
• Sets up and takes down seating and equipment for events,including theater and gymnasium use. Sets up special equipment suchas barriers, benches, bleachers, floor mats, and otherequipment.
• Isolates and stabilizes malfunctioning fixtures and refersconditions to others for repair.
• Replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Secures internal and external entry and exit doors, ensuringthat windows and lights are locked and off
• Gives information and directions to visitors, assists withopening and closing of facilities, and community accesscenters.
• Mixes and applies chemicals, acids, and other cleaning aidswith appropriate ratios for cleaning and safety.
• Ensures that secondary containers for cleaning and otherproducts are properly labeled and Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) for assigned area(s) are up to date. Initiates orders forsupplies needed for building maintenance.
• May check and record fire extinguishers for properfunctioning.
• May be required to strip and refinish hard flooring surfaces,bonnet and extract carpet, and scrub and disinfect ceramic tilesurfaces. May maintain safe and clean walkway and grounds thatsurround assigned buildings.
• May perform cleaning and sanitizing of floors and fixtures incafeteria/snack bar areas.
• Inspects equipment used on a regular basis for function andservicing. Makes minor adjustments and reports major repairs usingthe work order system.
• Documents work activities, inspections, unanticipatedoccurrences, and MSDS sheets.
• Assists with emergency situations, by helping students exitbuildings. May stand-onduty for an assigned location untilrelieved.
• Raises and lowers flags according to proper protocol.
• Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to theduties and responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 1year custodial experience.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge and Skills

The position requires a basic knowledge of the methods, materials,tools and equipment used in custodial care and routine facilitiesmaintenance. Must have a basic knowledge of work hazards and safework techniques, including lifting procedures. Requires knowledgeof use and application and proper safety precautions with chemicalsand cleaning agents. Requires basic knowledge of common buildingrepairs. Requires sufficient reading and writing ability to readwork instructions and document work activity onto standardizedforms. Requires basic arithmetic to make measurements. Requiressufficient human relations skills to exercise courtesy when dealingwith others.

Abilities

Must be able to observe all safety precautions and procedures.Requires the ability to operate custodial tools and equipment suchas, but not limited to, vacuums, floor care equipment, and restroomcleaning equipment. Requires the ability to learn and be certifiedto use a forklift. Requires the ability to perform routinemaintenance tasks and to determine when to refer more complexmaintenance requirements to a supervisor. Must be able to followoral and written directions and read MSDS sheets. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively. Must be able to learn andapply College policies and procedures within a reasonable period oftime. Must be able to attend materials awareness and blood bornepathogens exposure training within a reasonable period of time.Requires the ability to work productively and cooperatively withothers.

Physical Abilities

Incumbents must be able to function effectively indoors andoutdoors engaged in work of primarily an active nature. Requiresthe ability to maintain cardiovascular fitness to engage instrenuous physical labor. Requires near visual acuity to write, toread directions and product labels, and to observe environmentalconditions. Requires sufficient hearing and speech for ordinarycommunication, to hear sound prompts from equipment, and todetermine if equipment is functioning properly. Requires manual andfinger dexterity to write and to clean and make minor repairs.Requires the ability to lift (from overhead, waist and floorlevels, max. 50 lbs.), carry (max. 50 lbs.), push, pull, bend,squat, reach (from low, level, and overhead), and twist and turnhead and trunk to clean and to remove trash, move furniture andequipment. Requires the ability to stand and walk for extendedperiods of time.

Licenses and Certificates

May require a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant health andsafety considerations exist from physical labor and handling ofmaterials that include waste and blood born pathogens.

Salary/Fringe Benefits

Grade 23 on District Classified Salary Schedule ($4,417.76/month) +2.5% swing shift differential.

Health and welfare benefits include District contribution formedical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance($50,000). (Cash in lieu option available on medical insurance.)Participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System that isalso integrated with Social Security

Selection Procedure

After the application closing date, a search committee will review andinvite the most qualified applicants for an interview. As these arehighly competitive positions, meeting the minimum requirements doesnot guarantee an interview. If you have questions or would like tofollow-up regarding your application, please contact HumanResources at [e-mail] as search committee members are unable todiscuss specific recruitments.

Conditions of Employment

This is a full-time, 12-calendar month classified position.

Hours of employment are: Swing Shift (1 position): Monday thru Friday 12:30PM to9:00PM

Initial placement of employees on Classified Salary schedule is at Step 1. After six months of successful probationary employment, employee is placed at Step 2.

Employment is to be effective as soon as possible followingcompletion of the selection process.

Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtainfingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the StateDepartment of Justice and remit the required fee for processing thefingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (no fee if obtainedat Cerritos College Campus Police Station), produce an originalsocial security card, and submit a TB Risk Assessment reviewed andsigned by a health professional before employment.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing ofloyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109.

Candidates must be able to provide proof of California residencyprior to employment.

Please note - the District does not provide for immigrationsponsorships such as H1B Visas.

Equal Opportunity

The District ensures that all qualified applicants foret employment and employees have full and equal access to employmentopportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any programor activity of the District on the basis of national origin,religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition,ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status,physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived tohave one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based onassociation with a person or group with one or more of these actualor perceived characteristics.