Custodian

Custodial Position at Ventura County Community College District

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a broad range of custodial duties necessary to maintain campus facilities in a clean and orderly manner. There is currently one full-time (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) position located at Ventura College. This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year. Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura – so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents through Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students. The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and spot clean floors; strip, seal, wax, buff, and refinish hard surface floors; shampoo carpets and rugs. Clean, wipe, dust, and polish desks, furniture, and woodwork; clean whiteboards. Empty and clean waste and recycling receptacles; pick up paper and other debris; pick up trash containers and empty into large bins. Clean and disinfect restrooms, locker rooms, child care center facilities, swim centers, food service areas, and health facilities including floors, walls, fixtures, appliances, and mirrors; restock supplies; polish metal fixtures. Wash and clean accessible interior and exterior windows, ledges, and walls. Pressure wash buildings and walkways; clean drinking fountains and grease traps; clean and refresh floor drains. Move furniture and equipment; set up cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium, meeting rooms, classrooms, and other areas for indoor and outdoor special events and meetings. Perform minor non-technical repairs to buildings and fixtures; replace lights; clean and adjust blinds; adjust desks and other furniture; identify and report other repair and maintenance needs and assist others in making repairs. Turn lights on and off; unlock and lock doors and gates; raise and lower flags. Respond to urgent requests for immediate custodial assistance and other urgent safety and operational concerns. Participate as part of a cleaning crew, as directed, for major cleaning assignments. Provide information and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and the general public regarding locations of various campus facilities. Operate a vehicle to perform assigned duties such as picking up and delivering supplies, equipment, and other materials as directed. Attend safety and in-service training. Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. Perform other duties as assigned.

Six months of custodial experience in commercial or public facilities. Valid California Driver License.