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About Golden West College
Located in beautiful Huntington Beach, California, Golden West College is a two-year college, serving over 10,500 students on a 122-acre campus. GWC offers over 60 Associate degrees, a strong university transfer program, more than 40 Career and Technical Education certificates, community education, and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966, Golden West College has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its students. Additionally, GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:
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Summary
Performs in a a specialized custodial role incorporating routine maintenance and/or partial team leadership into regular custodial services. Blends routine cleaning with projects that may occur at multiple locales such as major cleaning, facility structural and fixture repairs, furniture assembly and fitting, and assistance to skilled maintenance specialists.
This is an open recruitment for three permanent, full-time classified, 40 hour per week, graveyard shift, 12-month per year position. The position includes a swing shift pay differential of 7.5%. The normal hours of work are Monday through Thursday from 9pm-5:30am and Friday from 4pm – 12:30am.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Custodian, Senior is a senior-level position in a career path for custodians. The Senior Custodian is given responsibility for cleaning, repairs, moves, and assembly at one or more locale. The Senior Custodian requires two years in a Custodian II position or equivalent and additional knowledge or capability in one or more of these areas: team leadership, structural, fixture, and minor equipment repair, and/or part of a multi-site specialty team, e.g., flooring. Advancement to this level is based on the needs of the campus or locale.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties:
- Cleans, dusts, and disinfects office, meeting, classrooms, and restrooms and fixtures to the District's quality standards. Removes trash and waste. Cleans trash receptacles and replaces liners. Ensures that towel, soap, cleanser, and other dispensers are stocked.
- Cleans public entry areas including, but not limited to hallways, stairways, lunch, office and meeting rooms. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, door handles, and door push plates. Cleans floors and baseboards, vacuuming, spot cleaning and wet mopping on a regularly scheduled basis.
- Maintains safe and clean walkway and grounds surrounding the area of assignment. Picks up litter. Removes debris, including ice. Empties and cleans outdoor trash urns.
- On a regular schedule, cleans and washes desks, tables, counters, furniture and fixtures, inside/outside windows, coverings, light fixtures, walls and ceilings, mirrors, and other related items. May oil or polish woodwork, paneling, wood furniture, and metal fixtures.
- Strips, seals, and refinishes hard floors on a pre-scheduled basis. Steam/dry cleans and shampoos carpets and fabric furniture.
- Assists the skilled-trades areas of carpentry, plumbing, and other crafts. May perform maintenance duties of Skilled Maintenance Specialist on an intermittent basis for purposes of training and experience.
- Performs servicing and maintenance to fixtures. Makes minor plumbing adjustments such as unclogging toilets and sinks, tightening toilet seats, adjusting of drinking fountains, cleaning water jets to enhance flows.
- Performs painting and varnishing of walls, doors, rooms, buildings, parking lots, and other surfaces. Prepares and finishes surfaces to comply with applicable building codes, District standards, and the usage or exposure of the surfaces.
- Assembles, adjusts, and repairs furniture. Moves furniture and stage platforms including those used for special events and activities. Refinishes furniture. Hangs wall coverings.
- Constructs, fabricates, assembles, installs, repairs or replaces items such as doors, partition walls, signs, desks, counters, shelves, and shelf units. Assists in the construction and remodel of temporary and permanent buildings and structures. Glazes and fits windows.
- Replaces light bulbs, switches, receptacles, ballast, and may assist with wiring and cabling of electrical and communications lines.
- Secures internal and external doors, ensuring that windows and lights are locked and off. Activates alarms, notifying occupants when the building is closing.
- Ensures that containers for cleaning and other products are properly labeled. Ensures that Material Safety Data Sheets for assigned areas are up to date.
- Maintains current knowledge of, and follows proper safety precautions for use and handling of cleaning materials and chemicals. Checks fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and other items for proper functioning or stock.
- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Qualifications and Physical Demands
Knowledge and Skills
- The position requires in-depth knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, equipment, and cleaning products used with custodial cleaning.
- The position requires a basic knowledge of the practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, layouts, and set-ups used in building maintenance trades such as carpentry repairs, basic electrical and plumbing, and furniture assembly.
- Requires thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial care and sanitation.
- Must have full knowledge of work hazards and safe work techniques, including lifting procedures.
- Requires knowledge of chemical reactions and proper precautions for use.
- Requires basic knowledge of building, repairs.
- Requires sufficient reading and writing ability to read machine instructions and document work activity onto standardized forms.
- Requires sufficient human relations skills to exercise courtesy when dealing with others.
Abilities
- Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
- Requires the ability to plan and sequence the steps for cleaning multiple rooms and locations.
- Requires the ability to operate custodial equipment such as, but not limited to commercial carpet cleaning and extraction machinery, high power sprayers, and common custodial equipment.
- Requires the ability to properly mix cleaning chemicals and instruction others in proper cleaning procedures.
- Requires the ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor.
- Requires the ability to observe facilities, grounds, pedestrian, and vehicle movement for safety and security concerns.
- Requires the ability to give general direction to other Custodians.
- Requires the ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Requires the ability to respond to urgent situations.
Physical Abilities
- The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
- Essential functions will vary by position.
- As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience
The position typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of custodial experience, including experience and training in facilities maintenance. Custodial experience in a healthcare setting is preferred for health-related custodian duties.
Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid California driver’s license.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of materials that include extreme hot items, chemicals, and exposure to pathogens, parasites, blood, and body fluids.
Conditions of Employment
This is an open recruitment for two permanent, full-time classified, 40 hour per week, graveyard shift, 12-month per year position. The position includes a swing shift pay differential of 7.5%. The normal hours of work are Monday through Thursday from 9pm-5:30am and Friday from 4pm – 12:30am. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.
- Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
- The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310)to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716.
Application Requirements To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment by the application deadline: 11:59PM Monday, June 24th, 2024.
Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
A complete application packet includes:
- A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
- A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience.
- A Cover Letter detailing your experience related to the role.
- Responses to Supplemental Questions (Please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing jobs@cccd.edu or by calling 714.438.4716.
Pay Philosophy
Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees. (Salary Range EE-112)
Benefits
This position is eligible for the following benefits. Please visit the benefits tab above for additional information.
- Generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
- 21 paid holidays
- Cumulative sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Longevity salary programs
- PERS/STRS retirement plans
- Deferred compensation/457 plans
- Employee Assistance Program
The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
- Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.
Additional Information
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline, Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College.
Coast Community College District Title IX:
https://prod.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/index.html
This direct link 2022 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is the 2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.