Custodian I, Short-term Temporary Hourly Pool, as needed

Location : Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type: Temporary -- Classified Short Term
College: Bakersfield College
Department: Maintenance & Operations
Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
This is a Classified temporary pool recruitment. Applicants may be evaluated as needed, depending on operational needs at Bakersfield College.
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine day or evening custodial activities at an assigned school campus or other assigned District facility; Incumbents in the Custodian I classification perform a variety of routine custodial duties in maintenance of an assigned school campus or other assigned District facilities in a safe, clean and sanitary condition. Incumbents in the Custodian II classification regularly perform a variety of more complex work assignments and may be assigned lead responsibilities over other custodial personnel in the absence of the supervisor.

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school campus or District facility during a day or evening shift; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; Clean classrooms, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows. * Dust and polish furniture, fixtures and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture as needed.

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs; Move and arrange furniture and equipment; set-up chairs, tables, bleachers and other furniture and equipment for special events or meetings; clean up furniture equipment and debris following these events.
Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, blowers and other equipment.
Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods as assigned.

Perform minor grounds maintenance duties as assigned.

CLASSIFIED TEMPORARY, Range 33.0
$17.53 per hour
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 11/13/25 are assured consideration . Completed application packets must include the following.
Completed online application for employment
List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or 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. (A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
For more information, see ourDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)
The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College 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. (Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

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.
Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or other District facility.
Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Operate a variety of custodial equipment, such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber.
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.
Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. Completed applications must include the following.

Completed online application for employment
List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.
Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or 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. (A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.
The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
The Kern Community College District participates in the U.Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:
Dental
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Flex 125
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Tax Shelter Annuities
The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
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