Custodian II (Ridgecrest)

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of day or evening custodial activities at an assigned school campus or other assigned District facility; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition; train and provide work direction to assigned staff and student workers.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Custodian II classification is the more experienced class in this series. Incumbents may be assigned lead responsibilities over other custodial personnel in the absence of the supervisor. Incumbents in the Custodian I classification perform a variety of routine custodial duties in maintain an assigned school campus or other assigned District facilities in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.

Representative Duties

Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned custodial staff, student workers and community service workers; inspect work in progress and assure that work is performed in compliance with instructions and quality standards.

Perform a variety of custodial activities at an assigned school campus or District facility during a day or evening shift; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices and other areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.

Clean classrooms, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop and shampoo spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.

Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; replenish dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows.

Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set and disengage alarms as appropriate.

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.

Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gym and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings; set-up chairs, tables, bleachers and other furniture and equipment for special events or meetings; clean up furniture equipment and debris following these events.

Inventory, order, receive, distribute and store custodial supplies and equipment; estimate need for supplies and equipment; perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance to custodial equipment; maintain related records.

Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners.

Dust and polish furniture, fixtures and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture as needed.

Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, blowers and other equipment.

Operate a District vehicle as assigned.

Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods as assigned.

Perform minor grounds maintenance duties as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:

graduation from high school and two years experience in custodial or maintenance work.

LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Some incumbents in this class may be required to possess a valid California driver's license.
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.
Satisfactory completion of re-employment drug testing.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Proper lifting techniques.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Basic inventory methods and practices.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or other District facility.
Maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Operate a variety of custodial equipment.
Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
Perform minor non-technical repairs.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work cooperatively with others.
Estimate and order required custodial supplies and equipment.
Plan and organize work.

SALARY RANGE $3,142.42 - $4,440.16 monthly Maximum Entry Level Salary: $3,301.50 monthly
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet MUST include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references Listed on application form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2024

Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is 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 or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.