Substitute Custodians

Jobs for Humanity; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Substitute Custodians to join their team in Oakland. This role involves performing essential cleaning duties to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all. Candidates will work flexible hours, including day, swing, and graveyard shifts, and will be part of a collaborative effort to support a diverse community. Ideal applicants will have custodial experience and a commitment to cultural competency. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and provides opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Hours

Cultural Competency Training

Qualifications

• One year of custodial or janitorial experience is required.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties including cleaning floors, restrooms, and classrooms.
• Report repairs and safety violations to supervisors.

Skills

Custodial Experience

Cultural Competency

Cleaning Techniques

Safety Practices

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Vacuum Cleaner

Floor Machine

Pressure Washer

Ladders

Job description

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Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Upwardly Global and with Peralta Community College District to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life.

Company Name: Peralta Community College District

Job Title: SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN POOL

Time Base: Up to 40 hrs/week as needed

Compensation: Salary Range: $17.08 to 20.74 per hour, depending on qualifications

Position Type: Classified

Department: Human Resources-Personnel (135)

City: Oakland

State: CA

Job Description Summary

Substitute temporary custodian positions available. Length of assignments will vary and are on an as needed basis. Day, swing, and graveyard shifts.

Under supervision, the Custodian performs a wide variety of custodial duties for cleaning assigned areas, rooms, buildings, or office space. It differs from the class of Lead Custodian in that the latter has lead supervisory responsibilities. This is the working level of the custodial series. Incumbents are generally expected to be able to use standard cleaning materials and equipment in the performance of their duties. This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 39.

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Cleans, sweeps, scrubs, strips, mops, and waxes floors
• Vacuums, shampoos, and extracts dirt from rugs and carpets
• Cleans restrooms, 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 chalkboards, whiteboards, and erasers
• Replaces lights and cleans diffusers
• Empties garage and trash cans
• 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
• May assist in ordering, receiving, storing, and inventorying working supplies from college stores
• May make minor non-technical repairs
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to one year of custodial or janitorial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls, furniture, and fixtures
• Cleaning materials, disinfectants, hazardous materials, and equipment used in custodial work
• Common tools and their uses
  
  

Ability To

• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and with skill and efficiency
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Move supplies and furniture and set up rooms and buildings for special occasions
• Use common electrical cleaning equipment
  
  

Environmental Demands

Work performed indoors and outdoors, often in uncontrolled areas. Noise and vibrations are experienced in the operation of cleaning and maintenance equipment. Frequent exposure to bleach and other chemical and cleaning agents.

Other Requirements

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to communicate in English (speaking, reading, and writing) at a level to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the Custodian position.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Frequent carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Frequent pushing up to 100 lbs.
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent stooping, squatting, and body twisting
• Reaching at high and low levels
  
  

Tools & Equipment Used

Frequent use of ladders that meet safety regulations, brooms, squeegees, brushes, mops, vacuum cleaners, high and low-speed floor machines, yard blowers, pressure washers, and yard vacuums. Operates gas tractor or electrical vehicles

Application Deadline Date: Ongoing

Open Date: 12/22/2022

First Review Date

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information

Part-time, temporary, non-academic employees are enrolled in a deferred compensation plan known as APPLE (Accumulation Program for Part-time and Limited-service Employees). Employees must make a 3.75% contribution each pay period, which is matched by a 3.75% contribution by the District.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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