College Night Custodian

Multiple years’ experience with custodial duties such as sanitizing bathrooms, hallways, kitchens, classrooms, offices, and community spaces, emptying trash and recycling containers;

Working knowledge of chemical use and guidelines pertaining to SDS (Safety Data Sheets);

Multiple years’ experience working independently, including after-hours, weekend, and nights;

Proven track record of working safely, knowledge and use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and using energized equipment such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, etc.

Experience troubleshooting deficiencies and reporting to your supervisor, this includes reporting lights out, water drips, graffiti, broken fixtures, malfunctioning cleaning equipment, doors and door hardware, damaged walls, flooring and tiles, and reporting unsafe work conditions;

Custodians will perform light maintenance duties such as vacuum servicing, changing light bulbs, and minor repair of other related equipment.

Cleans District spaces by sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, stripping, waxing, and power washing a variety of surfaces.

Cleans work areas such as, but not limited to, classrooms, offices, laboratories, and workshops by vacuuming carpets, shampooing carpets, and spot cleaning.

Cleans drinking fountains, restroom facilities, showers to ensure such areas are disinfected.

Assembles chairs, tables, furniture, and equipment to prepare rooms and other college facilities for special events.

Ensures that area of assignment is stocked with adequate cleaning supplies.

Reports the need for maintenance and repairs to the senior custodian or appropriate personnel.

Monitors building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours.

Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.

Custodial equipment such as, but not limited to, brooms, mops, vacuums, floor scrubbing equipment, floor strippers, wax and power washers.

General cleaning chemicals.

Safety practices in handling custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals

Use custodial equipment to perform routine cleaning duties of a variety of District spaces such as, but not limited to, adjacent building grounds, offices, classrooms, and restrooms.

Use general cleaning chemicals to sanitize touchable surfaces.

Use safety practices in handling custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals to ensure proper use of equipment and chemicals.

Effectively follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

Effectively report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate personnel.

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Any combinations of 6 months to 1 year of experience working in a custodial, or related field.

Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

Bilingual and Biliterate.

Related specialized training(s)

Ability to read material and interpret: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Elements

Exposed to cleaning chemicals, odors, dust, and bodily fluids.

Required Application Materials: The below items must be uploaded as attachments for your application to be complete and considered

A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.

Diversity question response: What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity, and how would you apply this commitment as you conduct your responsibilities in this position?

Initial salary placement will be $49,596 - $54,708 annually and is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high-quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research.

The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. Ohlone College will be known for inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, engagement, and exceptional student success.

Ohlone College offers high quality educational and career pathways and personal enrichment courses to serve the diverse needs of all students and the community. Ohlone provides excellent instruction and support services, awards associate degrees and certificates, and promotes university transfer in an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural environment where student learning and achievement are paramount. Ohlone fosters innovation, encourages student expression, and promotes ethical behavior and global citizenship.

The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.” Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affiliation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.

Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986