TEMPORARY Custodian

University of California; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Fresno campus is seeking a reliable custodian under supervision to clean, sanitize, and maintain classrooms, restrooms, offices and related facilities evenings.

Responsibilities include floor care, event setup, waste disposal, safety, and reporting; requires basic English and ability to lift up to 50 pounds; valid CA driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and one year of work experience.
• Work experience as a custodian is desirable.
• A valid California driver’s license and ability to drive may be required in some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sanitizes and restocks restrooms.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Prepares classrooms and facilities for events and regular use; moves furniture.
• Dusts furniture and fixtures; cleans doors, windows, walls and ceilings.
• Gathers and disposes of rubbish and debris.
• Operates and maintains cleaning tools and equipment.
• Responds to work orders and safety training sessions.
• Supports equity-minded practices and cultural competency within the district.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Safety practices

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Safety equipment

Job description

Under supervision, cleans, sanitizes and maintains buildings including classrooms, restrooms, offices and related facilities; maintains floors and carpets; performs event setup and cleanup; and performs related duties as assigned. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Cleans, sanitizes and restocks restrooms.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Prepares classrooms, rooms and facilities for special events, meetings and regular classroom usage; moves and arranges desks, tables, chairs, office furniture and equipment.
• Sanitizes, dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and metalwork.
• Washes doors, windows, walls, ceilings and furniture.
• Cleans, sweeps and maintains safety of hallways, stairwells and common areas.
• Gathers and disposes of rubbish, paper, leaves and debris; empties wastebaskets, garbage cans and other refuse containers.
• Pressure washes buildings and outdoor areas.
• Changes light bulbs as necessary.
• Opens/unlocks buildings and turns off alarms; closes and locks doors and windows.
• Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectant and cleaning agents to ensure proper strength for use.
• Operates and maintains cleaning tools and equipment.
• Makes oral and written reports for work performed; completes and submits work orders and timesheets on a timely basis; attends meetings; participates in safety training.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs emergency clean-up in classrooms including cleaning contagious spills and bodily fluids.
• Maintains custodial supplies in closet or cart.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Proper cleaning methods.
• The operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power custodial tools and equipment.
• Safe work methods and safety practices related to custodial work.
• Proper mixing and diluting of cleansers, disinfectants and cleaning agents.
• Basic English.
• Basic computer operations.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work including the use of personal protective equipment when needed.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Complete custodial assignments independently without immediate supervision.
• Operate and maintain tools/equipment used in custodial work.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain basic records accurately.
• Operate a computer related to area of assignment.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and one year of work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Work experience as a custodian is desirable.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program in some assignments.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds unaided or 100 pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; analyze and solve problems; use basic math and mathematical reasoning; work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact with others encountered in the course of work including District managers, employees, contractors, vendors and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works primarily in an indoor environment with limited exposure to inclement weather during travel to and from assigned work areas; works while wearing personal protection equipment; exposure to fumes from commercial cleaning products and noise from vacuums and other cleaning equipment; occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and biological hazards. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.

Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment.

Work Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 2:30pm - 11:30pm; Friday, 1:00pm - 10:00pm