Custodian

Under supervision the Custodian performs a wide variety of custodial duties for cleaning assigned areas rooms buildings or office space. It differs from the class of Lead Custodian in that the latter has lead supervisory responsibilities. This is the working level of the custodial series. Incumbents are generally expected to be able to use standard cleaning materials and equipment in the performance of their duties.

Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Cleans sweeps scrubs strips mops and waxes floors.
• Vacuums shampoos and extracts dirt from rugs and carpets.
• Cleans rest rooms offices shops classrooms kitchens labs theater locker rooms and gym areas.
• Washes walls and removes graffiti.
• Cleans windows and drinking fountains.
• Empties and cleans waste containers.
• Cleans chalk boards white boards and erasers.
• Replaces lights and cleans diffusers.
• Empties garage and trash cans.
• Secures buildings having an alarm system.
• Reports needed repairs hazardous materials or safety violations to supervisors.
• Assists in moving supplies and arranging furniture and equipment.
• Sets up facilities for special events.
• May assist in ordering receiving storing and inventorying of working supplies from college stores.
• May make minor non-technical repairs.
• Performs other relates duties as assigned.

1. Equivalent to one year of custodial or janitorial experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
2. Understanding of sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges students faculty staff and community.

• Methods of cleaning and preserving floors walls furniture and fixtures.
• Cleaning materials disinfectants hazardous materials and equipment used in custodial work.
• Common tools and their uses.

• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and with skill and efficiency.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Move supplies and furniture and set up rooms and buildings for special occasions.
• Use common electrical cleaning equipment.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.

1. Resume
2. List of three references

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note the Districts preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Amrit Kaur at