Lead Custodian

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Employment Opportunity

• Twelve (12) days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at year ten (10)
• 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
• Professional Growth educational incentive program

Examples of Duties

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.

• Provides input in selecting and training employees; provides day-to-day lead work guidance and coordination to other Classified staff; assigns, schedules, and monitors work for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with District, department, and regulatory requirements and standards; monitors workflow to ensure that deadlines are being met in an optimal manner; provides information, instruction, and training on work procedures and the use of equipment and material; conducts safety training and ensures appropriate safe work practices are being observed.
• Assists in ensuring a fair, open, and inclusive work environment in accordance with the District’s mission, goals and values.
• Participates in the cleaning and maintenance of assigned buildings, facilities and associated grounds; trains new employees and oversees the proper use of custodial cleaning equipment, materials and supplies; ensures custodial crew performs duties safely and effectively.
• Distributes materials and equipment to custodial staff; maintains inventory and orders; receives supplies and equipment; ensures equipment and supplies are maintained in good working condition and tags equipment for repair.
• Coordinates the setup and breakdown of chairs, tables, bleachers, stages and equipment for events and classes; dusts and mops basketball courts; cleans theater.
• Inspects job sites to determine work required and evaluates work completion; reviews work in progress or upon completion.
• Ensures all assigned buildings are secure at the end of the shift; reports vandalism, suspicious activities, and maintenance needs to supervisor; responds to accidents and emergency situations.
• Performs a variety of minor non-technical repairs to buildings and fixtures; oversees special projects and coordinates movement of classrooms, furniture, supplies and equipment.
• Creates work orders, logs, checklists, and reports; enters employee data into computers and appropriate systems.
• Meets with supervisor to review work on a regular or semi-regular basis as directed.
• Completes daily activity reports as required.
• Oversees the safe and legal disposal of hazardous waste, chemicals, and biological materials.

• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Coordinates custodial activities with District departments and staff; responds to questions or complaints from user departments.
• Operates a forklift as trained and certified.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff AND
• Graduation from high school or a GED program and three (3) years of custodial experience OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience

• Methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work.
• The operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power custodial tools and equipment.
• Proper cleaning methods.
• Safe work methods and safety practices related to custodial work.
• Proper mixing and diluting of cleansers, disinfectants and cleaning agents.
• Quality assurance inspection methods and techniques.
• Storage, delivery, inventory control and physical inventory practices, procedures, methods and techniques.
• Organization and layout of campus buildings/facilities.
• Regulations and applicable laws regarding the use and disposal of various hazardous materials.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations including applicable OSHA rules and regulations.
• Proper English usage including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Safety policies and work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Basic principles and practices of employee work guidance and direction.
• Applicable Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.

• Assign and inspect the work of custodial personnel.
• Determine work priorities during peak workload periods, using sound judgment in the application of policies, rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Complete custodial assignments independently without immediate supervision.
• Operate and maintain tools/equipment used in custodial work.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain basic records accurately.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Uphold the District’s mission, values and objectives including equity and Guided Pathways.
• Support an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement.

• A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program may be required.
• Forklift certification must be acquired within 60 days of employment or promotion.
• First Aid/CPR-AED certification must be acquired within 60 days of employment or promotion.

Additional Information

• Complete the application with a minimum of three (3) professional references and answer all supplemental questions; provide detailed information to aid in determining the minimum qualification requirements have been met
• Attach resume
• Attach all unofficial transcripts for college coursework completed, if applicable, (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable) displaying any degrees conferred. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency at the applicant’s expense

Conditions of Employment