Custodian

Salary: $23.79 - $29.50 Hourly
Location : Gilroy Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500166
Department: Custodial
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: CS


Definition
*This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) Custodian positions
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of custodial and janitorial duties in college buildings and facilities and adjacent grounds; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics


This is the working level custodian classification. Work is performed without immediate supervision in an assigned area. Incumbents may be assigned to central campus or other facility locations.


Ideal Candidate:
This role involves performing a wide range of custodial and janitorial duties throughout campus facilities, including classrooms, restrooms, offices, and outdoor areas. The position requires maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment while handling both routine and special cleaning tasks with flexibility and attention to detail.

Candidates must be comfortable operating and maintaining custodial equipment, safely handling cleaning chemicals and potentially hazardous materials, and performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 85 pounds and working in various positions and environments. Work may take place both indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather.
The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, and takes pride in their work, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, especially during evening hours when staffing may be limited.
Essential Duties


The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title.

• Locks, unlocks, and secures classrooms, buildings and gates; sets and disarms security alarms as assigned and authorized;
• Dustmops or sweeps classrooms, offices, stairways, floors, restrooms, and other areas;
• Wetmops classrooms, stairways, hall floors, gym floors, offices, restrooms, kitchens, building entrances and other areas;
• Vacuums and shampoos carpeted surfaces using power equipment including extractor;
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and locker rooms and their components such as showers, toilets, urinals, washbasins, dispensers, stall walls, and trash containers;
• Empties wastebaskets, gathers and dumps trash;
• Strips, waxes, buffs and polishes floor surfaces;
• Restocks restroom dispensers including toilet paper, paper towels, soaps and related items; collects change from dispensers;
• Dusts classrooms, offices, baseboards, walls, window frames, glass display cases, pictures and frames, tables, bookshelves and other furniture and equipment;
• Mixes disinfectants and other cleaning solutions, and maintains custodial supplies, washing mops and rags, changing vacuum belts and bags, etc.;
• Assigns and oversees the work of student or court-ordered community service workers;
• Cleans windows and other glass;
• Cleans up spills and removes gum;
• Moves, arranges, stacks and stores furniture, mats and related;
• Wipes and cleans chalkboards and chalk trays; stocks chalk for instructors;
• Removes or paints over graffiti;
• Cleans entry and walkway areas adjacent to buildings; operates gas and electric blowers; hoses sidewalks and operates pressure washers; may perform limited groundskeeping at satellite locations;
• Drives trash to dumpsters using motorized carts or pick up trucks; transports/delivers materials and supplies as needed;
• Covers, uncovers and cleans swimming pools;
• Uses ladders to change light bulbs and access overhead cleaning tasks; may perform other light maintenance tasks;
• Notifies supervisor or others of maintenance and repair needs, safety hazards, supplies and equipment needed, and other matters;
• May supervise student helpers.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience


Knowledge of:

• General janitorial practices and procedures.
• Proper use and minor maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Cleaning compounds and supplies.
• Special equipment used for floor maintenance.
• Safe working practices and precautions for working with cleaning compounds and waste.

Skill in:

• Using cleaning products, disinfectants, and related chemicals for facility care and maintenance. Properly stripping, waxing and buffing floor surfaces.
• Selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment for various custodial duties.
• Using gloves and other protective equipment for personal safety.
• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record; must be willing to work evening and/or weekend shifts.


Illustrative Education and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the above knowledge and skill is a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

Completion of sufficient formal and/or informal education to ensure successful job performance;
AND
Six months of custodial experience
Physical Characteristics:
The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties are: Working in exposure to cleaning solutions, disinfectants, chemicals, bacteria, and bodily fluids; lifting, pushing and pulling equipment weighing up to 85 pounds; manual dexterity to operate cleaning equipment and manipulate objects; walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and climbing stairs and ladders; speech and hearing to give and receive instructions and information. This work is performed both indoors, and outdoors in inclement weather.


NON-DISCRIMINATION: Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io

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It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process.

All applicants for faculty and academic administrator positions must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency by submitting the Supplemental Application for Equivalency.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS

For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing . Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

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The district provides an excellent benefits package for full-time employees. The benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents and life insurance on your behalf in the amount of $50,000. The district also offers a Section 125 program that allows participation in pre-tax reimbursable medical and dependent care cost programs. Additionally, the district offers a 1% matching contribution to CalPERS 457 deferred compensation program to enhance your retirement options.

Part-time employees who work an average of 25 hours per week over the course of a year, may choose to receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Do you have at least six months of custodial experience?

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This position requires the ability to work evenings and/or weekend shifts. If selected for this position, are you able to work evenings and/or weekend shifts?

• Yes
• No

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This position is intended to serve across Gavilan College sites, if selected you may be required to work at various campus locations. Are you able to work at various campus locations?

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Describe your commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism and how your experiences have prepared you to advance our District's and state's commitment to these values.
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I have read and understand that all required attachments must be included with my online application and submitted by the close date and time in order to move forward in the recruitment process. I understand that I will be disqualified from the recruitment process if all required documents are not submitted (with this application) by the close date and time. I understand that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter in lieu of completing any portion of the application, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for this examination, and my application will not be further processed. This statement applies to all applicants, including current Gavilan College employees. I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered, and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed. I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

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I understand that I must provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and if selected for interview, I will be email notified to self-schedule my interview.

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I understand that recruitment-related notifications may be sent to my email account's junk or spam folder. It is my responsibility to monitor these folders after the position's closing date to ensure I do not miss any communications regarding the status of my application or interview scheduling.

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