Custodian (IVC - Substitute)
Custodian (IVC - Substitute)
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Application Instructions:
- Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Include all relevant education training and/or experience on the application.
- Do not include any personally identifiable confidential or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g. social security number date of birth pictures etc.) on your application or attached documents.
- For job postings with a close date all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date will receive consideration.
- For job postings with an initial screening date all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date will receive priority consideration; however typically the job posting will remain open and continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
- For job postings requiring professional references include at least three (3) professional references from the following categories:
- Current department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s);
- Previous department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s) (from within the past five (5) years);
- Masters thesis or Doctoral Dissertation advisor or supervisor (for faculty);
- Colleague(s) or co-worker(s) who can address professional competency and skills relevant to the position; and/or
- Other professional references.
Please note professional references are typically contacted when a candidate is selected for or as a finalist for a position.
Description
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision from higher level supervisory and/or management staff performs a full range of custodial duties related to the care maintenance and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities; sets up and removes tables chairs and equipment for meetings; and performs a variety of general tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
May receive functional supervision technical training and work direction from a higher-level custodian.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level class within the Custodian series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Lead Custodian in that the latter position serves as a lead worker over lower-level custodial staff. Employees at this level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures including sinks urinals and toilets; wash windows mirrors and walls; clean and sanitize showers; replenish supplies in restrooms; clear minor drain blockages as necessary.
Sweep vacuum mop wax strip and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
Dust and polish furniture woodwork fixtures and equipment; remove cob webs; clean desks and counter tops; clean chalk boards and white boards; replenish chalk; clean erasers.
Empty clean and sanitize waste receptacles; pick up papers and other debris; empty pencil sharpeners.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment and set up rooms for conferences and meetings; operate District vehicle to pick up or deliver supplies as requested.
Lock and unlock buildings and facilities as required; disarm and secure alarms; ensure buildings are locked and safeguarded against unauthorized use.
Replace lights and adjust shades and blinds.
Regulate ventilation and temperature; clean air vents as required.
Identify and report building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.
Remove graffiti from surfaces as necessary.
Assist in maintaining custodial closet; receive stock organize and maintain supplies and equipment as necessary.
Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Methods materials and equipment used in custodial work.
Safe work practices.
Methods and techniques of cleaning and preserving floors furniture walls and fixtures.
Operational characteristics of cleaning equipment and materials.
Proper methods of storing equipment materials and supplies.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
Perform the full range of custodial tasks.
Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
Learn to use a variety of custodial equipment supplies and materials.
Operate and use a variety of custodial equipment supplies and materials in a safe and effective manner.
Perform minor maintenance repairs on assigned equipment.
Use and monitor the need for a variety of custodial equipment and materials.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial ethnic cultural sexual orientation academic socio-economic and disabled populations of community college students.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Report to work on a regular and consistent basis as scheduled to assigned job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
Six months of custodial experience is desirable.
License or Certificate:
A valid California drivers license and proof of insurability may be required for some positions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Working Environment: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; exposure to noise dust grease smoke fumes noxious odors and gases; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces. Occasional exposure to risks controlled by safety precautions. Positions may be required to work evenings and weekends.
Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to perform moderately strenuous manual labor; to stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; to lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; operate assigned equipment; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: TBD Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the departments needs.
Hours per Week: Up to 25
Employment Conditions and Information:
This is a short-term temporary hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent seasonal or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district upon the completion of which the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.
After successful completion of the onboarding requirements an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an if and as needed basis as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time due to departmental needs with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.
NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).
NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 1st of the month to the last day of the month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month.
Example: For the following reporting period: January 1st through January 31st the NBU employee will be paid on February 10th.
NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.
Notice to all Candidates for Employment:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99-603 requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) will not sponsor any visa applications.
Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.
California Public Employees Retirement SystemandCalifornia State Teachers Retirement System:
A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.
Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS
Disability Accommodations:
If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date by either calling or sending an e-mail to
Attendance Requirement:
All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis as scheduled to assigned job.
Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:
Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at or . Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.
Non-Discrimination Notice:
The SOCCCD provides access to its services classes and programs without regard to national origin immigration status religion age gender gender identity gender expression race ethnicity color medical condition military and veteran status genetic information ancestry sexual orientation marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
California Fair Chance Act:
The SOCCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if the SOCCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:
The SOCCCDis looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds present within our community.
The SOCCCD is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their classes and as such to eliminating institutional barriers that disproportionately impact students of color. Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and professionally.
Irvine Valley College (IVC) serves approximately 21584 students reflecting a rich diversity: 41% Asian 2% Black/African-American 21% Hispanic/Latino 8% Southwest Asian and North African 5% two or more races and 21% White in Fall 2024.
Similarly Saddleback College (SC) serves around 25789 students with demographics showing 12% Asian 2% Black/African-American 29% Hispanic/Latino 5% two or more races and 47% White in Fall 2024.
These numbers underscore the importance of our commitmentto eliminating equity gaps across all student demographics through implementing dynamic student-centered practices and support the academic and career success of our diverse student body we seek a candidate who will actively contribute to our mission of inclusivity and support. The ideal candidates values will align with SOCCCDs goals for Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Type
Part-Time
