Plant Operations Aide

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sdccdjobs is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness in classrooms, offices, and outdoor areas in San Diego, California. Responsibilities include cleaning, operating equipment, and setting up spaces for events. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of safety regulations and effective cleaning methods.

The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Commitment to diversity is essential, as the position supports a diverse community of students and faculty.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic health and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with cleaning materials and equipment utilized.
• Ability to perform cleaning methods effectively.
• Understanding of proper mixture ratios for cleaning agents.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices and outside grounds.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform moderate physical labor.
• Set up furniture and equipment for events.

Skills

Maintain positive working relationships

Perform moderate physical labor

Understand and follow directions

Utilize cleaning materials efficiently

Work cooperatively with others

Tools

Floor buffers

Vacuum cleaners

Carpet scrubbers

Power washers

Job description

The Position

Under the direction of a Crew Leader, Custodian, Supervisor or other manager, maintain assigned area such as classrooms, offices and buildings and outside grounds in a clean, safe and orderly manner.

Major Responsibilities

• Clean, sweep, scrub, strip, mop, wax, seal, and buff various floor surfaces; vacuum, shampoo and spot clean rugs and carpets; clean walls, furniture, blinds, air vents and pick up hazardous substances.
• Clean and disinfect lavatories, toilets, drinking fountains and other plumbing fixtures; wash windows; dust, wax and polish furniture and woodwork; clean chalk/white boards.
• Operate equipment such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, plungers, carpet scrubber, radio, 2 & 4 wheel dollies, electric lift, electric/gas cart, ladders, power washer, grounds blowers, etc.; may operate a motor vehicle.
• Set up furniture and equipment for meetings, graduations and events; rearrange furniture and equipment as required.
• Empty and clean waste and recycling containers; pick up paper and other refuse from buildings, facilities, and grounds; scrub, sweep and clear walkways and outside areas; remove debris from storm drains, roof and gutters.
• Refill paper, soap, and other sanitary dispensers.
• May assist in storing supplies as assigned or in the absence of the supervisor.
• Perform related duties assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Basic health and safety regulations.
• Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment utilized.
• Common tools and their names.
• Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper mixture ratios for chemical cleaning agents.

Skills and Abilities

• Maintain positive working relationships and interpersonal communication style.
• Perform moderate physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Utilize cleaning materials and equipment efficiently.
• Work cooperatively with others.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Desired Qualifications

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: (none listed).

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: Requires considerable physical exertion, stamina and flexibility.

Environment: Outside, inside, subject to fumes, odors, toxic conditions and dust; work with cleaning chemicals.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Selected candidate is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.