(Full-time) Facility Support Services I

Shasta College; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta College seeks a dedicated Custodian to perform general janitorial and custodial duties across campus facilities. Shift hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday and 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Friday, with CalPERS retirement and a 40-hour workweek.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, floors, windows, and common areas; setting up events; reporting hazards; and safely operating cleaning equipment while supporting a diverse campus community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of custodial experience preferred.
• Valid California Driver's License as a condition of employment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs general janitorial and custodial tasks across campus facilities.
• cleans floors, restrooms, classrooms, and common areas; sets up events.
• Operates cleaning equipment safely and reports hazards; locks/unlocks buildings.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and supporting district events.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety with cleaning chemicals

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Driver's License

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Polishing machines

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average $393,000 vs. California state average of $770,000).

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.

Classified positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our classified staff engage with a diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all by implementing and supporting our various employment and academic programs. As a classified staff member at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career in classified service at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform general cleaning custodial functions at assigned campus classrooms, buildings, and/or other facilities. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Employees in this job class exercise responsibility for the general cleanliness of assigned campus areas.

CLASSIFICATION

Range 27 on the current Classified Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work assignment hours are 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday and 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday. This is a classified position with a default CalPERS retirement.

SUPERVISOR

Custodial Services Supervisor or designee.

TYPICAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

• Performs general janitorial and custodial functions at assigned campus areas
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs flooring
• Cleans, vacuums, and extracts carpets, and upholstered furniture
• Cleans, dusts and polishes walls, furniture, woodwork, and office equipment
• Cleans chalkboards and markerboards, empties pencil sharpeners, and cleans classrooms in routine manner
• Washes, scrubs, mops, stocks, and disinfects restrooms
• Cleans and polishes metal work such as door panels and hand railings
• Washes windows and glass doors
• Maintains appearance of the exterior of assigned buildings, such as washing windows, cobwebbing, etc.
• Empties and cleans waste containers and picks up paper and other refuse on grounds in immediate area of assigned buildings
• Sweeps sidewalks, entrances, and breezeways
• Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture, and other equipment
• Sets up, services, and breaks down district/community events
• Makes minor non-technical repairs, such as replacing lights, replacing batteries in automatic flush valves, replacing dispensers, and adjusting blinds, desks, or other furniture
• Replaces batteries in District clocks and maintains correct time
• Reports unsanitary and fire safety hazards
• Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor cleaning, and polishing machines, scrubbers, etc.
• Locks and unlocks doors and gates to ensure security of buildings and related areas
• Drives district vehicles, collects trash, and disposes of trash
• Delivers, stocks, and keeps inventory of supplies and equipment to assigned campus areas
• Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and functions as required

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Modern cleaning methods, materials, tools, and equipment
• The safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in janitorial and custodial work

ABILITY TO

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Safely and effectively use and apply cleaning agents, equipment, and materials
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• A valid and appropriate California Driver's License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in custodial work or the equivalent
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.

New Classified Appointments will be placed at Step 1 on the Classified Salary Schedule and will graduate to the next step on July 1st if the hire date is before February 1st, with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum 21st step.

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.