Job Description
Position Summary DEFINITION Under the supervision of the appropriate supervisor in the Facilities department on the assigned shift, this position performs routine cleaning work in assigned areas; participates in the setup and removal of elements required for events; moves furniture, as needed, for office and classroom reconfiguration. The incumbent values and promotes the mission and vision of the college. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Under limited supervision, the incumbent performs custodial duties on campus, in each building, and surrounding areas, including offsite facilities used by the college as assigned; troubleshoots, performs minor repairs, responds to emergency calls for service and reports safety or sanitation issues to the supervisor and lead custodian, as well as, prepares notes for work orders as assigned. Assists with the arrangement and removal of elements related for campus and community events; works closely with employees and the public to meet the custodial needs of the campus buildings and surrounding areas, owned or utilized by the college. The incumbent will ensure that the areas they are assigned to are maintained, clean, orderly, and in a safe condition for use. Essential Functions and Qualifications Perform all phases of routine custodial work as assigned. Work assignments may include but are not limited to clean, disinfect, dust, polish, pressure wash walls and sidewalks, of assigned locations used by faculty, staff, students or administrators. Areas which must be cleaned include but are not limited to classrooms, restrooms, office spaces, locker rooms, laboratories, dining, lounge, meeting room, hallway, walkway, building exterior, windows and common areas. Participates in deep cleaning assignments of college facilities during break/vacation periods, or when assigned. Assignments may include but are not limited to preparation, scrub, application of sealant, finish, polish, or shampoo to carpets and upholstery. Perform routine and preventative maintenance on custodial equipment and tools to ensure safety and efficient use, makes minor repairs to custodial equipment. Cleans and makes minor repairs of a non-technical nature to keep their assigned area safe and operational including but not limited to adjustments to shades, blinds, and furniture, tightening toilet seats, and shelves on bookcases. Operate and maintain custodial related items, equipment and tools including but not limited to power vacuums and machines for scrubbing, buffing, shampooing and extraction, district vehicles, forklifts or autonomous machines. Assist in maintenance of specialty flooring including hardwood and concrete. Maintenance may include preparation, clean, coat, tack and apply finish. Collect and dispose of biohazardous materials (i.e. sharp containers). Monitor, remove, or replace District approved portable air purifier filters and space heaters as needed. Responsible for restocking items in assigned areas including but not limited to paper towels, toilet paper, soap dispensers, towel racks and similar dispensers. As needed, request additional supplies and ensure adequate supplies are available to complete daily custodial functions. Remove and replace lamps, indicating in a report which light fixture requires additional work to supervisor, so a work order can be drafted. Assists in moving arrangement, and set-up for furniture and equipment in buildings and surrounding areas for events, including but not limited to stage and gymnasium set-ups. Under direct supervision assist in cleaning interior and exterior second story windows using personnel lift. As assigned lock or unlock classrooms, restrooms, and other designated buildings or areas; secure doors, gates, windows and buildings; turn off unnecessary lights when not in use; and ensure buildings are secured. Report safety concerns, including vandalism, graffiti, sanitary, fire hazards, and security violations. Inspect fire extinguishers and emergency lights each month and report findings to the supervisor. Load and drive a light truck and other district vehicles, as assigned, to deliver, or pick up equipment, furniture, and supplies or other items as assigned. Train, oversee, assigned student workers and substitutes. Attends and participates in shift meetings. Responsible for keeping up to date with online safety training and attend all other training activities relevant to the custodial position as assigned. Performs other related work as assigned. Knowledge of: Modern cleaning methods, practices and procedures; Safe work practices related to custodial care; Safety Data Sheets (SDS) purpose; Cleaning chemicals and their pur