Custodian

Custodian Position At Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College is looking for a full-time, 12-months per year Custodial position. The individual or crew member will perform custodial duties in specified District buildings and adjacent grounds, secure buildings and facilities, assist with setups and breakdowns of furniture and equipment for events, and perform related duties as assigned.

This recruitment is ongoing and accepting applications through May of 2024. The schedule for reviewing applications is as follows :

Review of applications received by January 12, 2024 will receive status updates in late January / early February

Review of applications received by March 14, 2024 will receive status updates in late March / early April

Review of applications received by May 14, 2024 will receive status updates in late May / early June

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,400 students per term. In the Fall of 2021, 58% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6 : 00 p.m. - 2 : 30 a.m. and Friday, 4 : 00 p.m. - 12 : 30 a.m., with weekends and changes to schedule as required with prior notice.

Classified employees are required to join the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and contribute 8% of their monthly salary to CalPERS on a pre-tax basis. Position scheduled to begin as soon as possible, pending continued funding and Governing Board ratification. Salary is subject to proration based on the beginning date of assignment. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

The benefits package includes medical, dental, life, short and long term, and vision (optional) insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalPERS Retirement, and an Employee Assistance Program. For more information, please see the Benefits on the HR webpage.

Work-Life Balance includes twelve (12) days vacation leave accrued annually; twelve (12) days of sick leave accrued annually, seven (7) of which can be used as Personal Necessity days annually; nineteen (19) paid holidays annually; five percent (5%) Longevity award annually after ten (10) years of service with increases to fifteen percent (15%) at twenty (20) years; and a Professional Growth educational incentive program.

Examples of duties include cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining assigned buildings; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and their fixtures; sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, waxing, stripping, and polishing floors; dusting and polishing furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; operating custodial cleaning equipment; securing assigned buildings; sweeping sidewalks, stairs, and concrete areas; picking up debris on campus; and maintaining accurate records, files, and logs.

Other duties include replacing light bulbs and making minor non-technical repairs; setting up and removing chairs, tables, bleachers, stages, and other furniture and equipment for events, classes, and athletic games; assisting with pest control; responding to radio emergencies; operating a forklift as trained and certified; and performing related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include education and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities, such as understanding of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, and one year of custodial experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge of basic methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work; operation and maintenance of hand and power custodial tools and equipment; alarm codes needed to secure buildings; proper measurement and mixing of cleaning chemicals; organization and layout of campus buildings / facilities; occupational hazards and standard safety practices; regulations and applicable laws regarding the use and disposal of hazardous materials; basic English; and basic computer operations are required.

Skills and abilities to complete custodial assignments independently without immediate supervision; operate and maintain tools / equipment used in custodial work; perform minor maintenance repairs; prepare and maintain basic records accurately; communicate effectively; understand and follow written and oral instructions; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties; and establish and maintain effective working relationships are required.

A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance program may be required in some assignments.

Application process includes completing the application and answering supplemental questions; attaching a resume; and submitting all required documents by 11 : 59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and / or presentation / demonstration may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email.

Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire.

Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the college is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources.