Job Description

Title:

Utility Custodian

Job Category:

CSEA

Job Opening Date:

June 27, 2023

Job Closing Date:

Location:

Saddleback College

Work Location:

Mission Viejo

Department:

Custodial Services

Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: 

https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules

Pay Rate Type:

Monthly

Work Days:

Tuesday - Friday

Work Hours:

12:30 pm - 8:00pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs)

Hours Per Week:

28

Percentage of Employment:

0.70%

Months of Employment:

12

Salary:

Starting at $2,943 per month

Required Documents:

Resume

Job Description:

C.S.E.A. Classified Bargaining Unit Salary Range 117

Initial Screening Date: July 20, 2023

Work Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision from higher level supervisory and/or maintenance staff, performs a variety of custodial and routine maintenance duties related to the care, cleaning and repair of assigned buildings, facilities and equipment; operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and equipment; and performs a variety of general tasks relative to assigned area.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Utility Custodian classification is responsible for performing a variety of custodial and routine building maintenance duties. The Utility Custodian is distinguished from positions in the Custodian class in that incumbents in the latter class are only responsible for custodial duties associated with the cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities 

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.
1.    Install and perform minor repairs on office, classroom and restroom facilities including pencil sharpeners, paper dispensers and soap dispensers; assist other maintenance staff in performing minor repairs as required.
2.    Reset building breakers on electrical panels; report utility service malfunctions to appropriate staff.
3.    Maintain and perform minor repairs on cleaning equipment.
4.    Fabricate and install plastic signage.
5.    Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals and toilets; wash windows, mirrors and walls; clean and sanitize showers as assigned; replenish supplies in restrooms; clear minor drain blockages as necessary.
6.    Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors in restrooms, classrooms, laboratories and corridors; vacuum and shampoo carpets. 
7.    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.
8.    Empty, clean and sanitize waste receptacles; pick up papers and other debris; empty pencil sharpeners.
9.    Move and arrange furniture and equipment and set up rooms for conferences and meetings.
10.    Lock and unlock buildings and facilities as required; disarm and secure alarms; ensure buildings are locked and safeguarded against unauthorized use.
11.    Replace lights and adjust shades and blinds.
12.    Regulate ventilation and temperature; clean air vents as required.
13.    Report unauthorized personnel observed on campus after established hours to appropriate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
14.    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 and general building and facility maintenance and repair.
Pertinent building and construction codes and regulations.
Basic operations and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
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 and basic building and facility maintenance and repair.
Operate and use a variety of custodial equipment, supplies and materials in a safe and effective manner.
Operate and maintain a variety of power and hand tools.
Perform minor maintenance repairs on assigned equipment.
Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
Work flexible hours. 
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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:
Two years of custodial work experience that includes performing building maintenance functions.

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.

Environment:

Work is performed in 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 extended hours including evenings and weekends.
 

Physical:

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.
 

SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE:

Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD.

The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information.

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. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

PLEASE NOTE:

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 this District 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 District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS

DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT:

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 www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources office upon request.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):

The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.

Our District and our colleges are 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. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District’s mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Important: You must make sure that you have completed your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the posting's Job Close Date, along with any required documents, in order to be considered for the position.

Applicants must complete all fields/sections on the application. Do not type "See Resume" or leave any fields blank. Applicants must enter their work experience, education, etc. on the District application. Applications reflecting "See Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for recruitment.

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