Substitute Custodians

Kanz; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 23,529 - 28,571; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

A community college district is seeking a Substitute Custodian for varied shifts in Oakland, CA. The role involves performing custodial duties across various facilities, ensuring cleanliness and safety in an educational environment. Ideal candidates will have custodial experience, cultural competency, and the ability to follow instructions. This position provides flexible hours and the chance to positively impact the community.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to one year of custodial or janitorial experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Cleans various facilities including restrooms, offices, and classrooms.
• Reports repairs and safety violations to supervisors.
• Sets up facilities for special events.

Skills

Cultural competency

Use of cleaning materials

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Ladders

Vacuum cleaners

Pressure washers

Job description

Company & Location

• Company: Peralta Community College District
• Title: SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN POOL
• City: Oakland, CA

Job Details

• 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)

Employer Mission

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.

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

• 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

• 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 Information

Application Deadline Date: Ongoing

Open Date: 12/22/2022

Benefits

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.