Custodian I

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Rio Hondo College

Location: Whittier, California
Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
Date Posted: November 22, 2024

Job Description

Job Number

CLA00509P

Position Title

Custodian I

Position Type

Classified Full Time

Percentage Employee

100%

Number of Months Assignment

12

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Current Work Schedule

Monday thru Thursday 8:00pm – 4:30am and Friday 12:00pm – 8:30pm. Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

Salary Range

20

Salary

$4,249.91 – $5,432.94 monthly. Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.

Shift Differential

$196 per month

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Department

Facilities Services (Dept)

Open Date

11/22/2024

Closing Date

12/06/2024

Open Until Filled

No

About Rio Hondo College

About Rio Hondo College
Rio Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Rio Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our Colleges 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Rio Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Rio Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Rio Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelors degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Rio Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function

Under direction of an administrator or manager, maintains an assigned group of classrooms, restrooms, offices, and related facilities in a clean and orderly manner.

Representative Duties

1. Performs standard and routine floor care duties including but not limited to sweeps, scrubs, mops waxes, vacuums, and steam cleans floors, rugs, and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops, and other work areas. E

2. Empties and cleans waste receptacles; sweeps sidewalks; picks up paper, trash, and debris; picks up trash s and empties into large trash bins and receptacles. E

3. Cleans and maintains restrooms including but not limited to floors, walls, fixtures, appliances, and mirrors; restocks supplies, polishes metal fixtures, and cleans drinking fountains. E

4. Washes windows, blackboards, furniture, and walls; dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork. E

5. Performs simple, routine, and non-technical maintenance of equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is in proper working condition; notifies supervisor or Custodial Lead of more in depth or technical repair needs. E

6. Performs minor, routine, non-technical repairs to buildings and fixtures including replacing lights; reports other repair and maintenance needs as appropriate. E

7. Performs security duties related to buildings and grounds during assigned times; turns lights on and off; unlocks and locks doors and windows. E

8. Assists in moving, arranging, and setting up furniture and equipment for special events and meetings; assists utility setting up canopies, tables, and chairs for events; assists utility removing old tables, chairs, and desks from classrooms and places them in surplus. E

9. Performs a variety of clerical responsibilities in support of the departments day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment. E

10. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

· District policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.

· California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.

· Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

· Proper methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work.

· Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures.

· Cleaning materials, chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment used in custodial work.

· Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

· Proper mixing and dilution of cleansers, disinfectants and stripping agents and disposal of chemicals after use.

· Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies

· Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

· Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work.

· Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and standards for the prevention, containment, and elimination of blood borne pathogens, viruses, and other potentially infectious materials including proper disposal of biohazard waste.

· Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

· Proper use of chemicals and techniques for floor care.

· Effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

· Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and District policies and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility.

· Best practices and procedures on use of various office equipment.

· Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

· Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Ability to:

· Perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

· Operate and troubleshoot floor care and custodial services machinery and tools

· Lift and move heavy objects and equipment.

· Learn the requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

· Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner.

· Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to pre-determined standards.

· Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.

· Maintain tools and equipment assigned in proper working order.

· Perform minor, non-technical repairs.

· Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.

· Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

· Perform heavy manual labor.

· Operate a variety of custodial equipment including floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, power blower, and small power, and hand tools.

· Perform minor repairs as assigned.

· Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.

· Understand and follow oral and written directions.

· Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

· Utilize computer software programs, applications, databases, computer hardware, and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.

· Operate motor vehicles as needed to perform duties, observing legal and defensive driving practices.

· Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those encountered during the course of work.

Education and Experience

· High school graduation or General Educational Development (GED); AND

· Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed.

· Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

· Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver license.

· May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and or events in support of the overall objective of the position

Distinguishable Characteristics

The Custodian is the entry-level classification in the Custodial series. The incumbent in the Custodian classification performs a variety of routine custodial/maintenance responsibilities under close supervision. The Custodian maintains the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of assigned District/college buildings and facilities. Incumbents are responsible for ensuring that cleaning assignments are completed in a timely manner. The Custodian classification work regular, day shifts.

The Custodian I is distinguished from the Custodian II – Floor Care Technician in that the latter classification is primarily responsible for performing technical responsibilities related to floor care, repair, and basic restoration of flooring surfaces throughout the District and college sites. The incumbent in the Custodian II – Floor Care Technician is assigned to work in the swing and graveyard shifts, although some exceptions may apply when needed by the District.

The Custodian is distinguished from the Custodial Lead in that the incumbent in the latter classification review and evaluate the completion of work assigned to the custodial team and assists the administrator and/or manager in special projects and oversight of the day-to-day activities and workflow of the department. The incumbent in the Custodial Lead classification performs assigned responsibilities in the graveyard shift.

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; subject to frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; lean and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work in an indoor and outdoor environment; subject to frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), carrying, pushing, and pulling; employees are subject to fumes from cleaning chemicals; subject to exposure to biological conditions which may be unhealthful or hazardous;

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Custodian position. This is a full-time 100% 12-month position.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Additional Information

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicants expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
Pass a pre-employment physical exam at the Districts expense.
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
For positions requiring a valid California drivers license, proof of insurability is required.
All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications may be required to take a test and will be notified of the date and time.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

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