Custodian-(Swing Shift) -Laney

Laney College


Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Laney is adjacent to the Oakland Museum of California, blocks from historic Chinatown and a pleasant stroll from Lake Merritt.



Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond. Serving approximately 14,000 students each semester, Laney reflects the incredible diversity of the community that surrounds it and provides opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. Dozens of languages are spoken on Laney’s campus each day.



The school boasts a proven track record of success with exceptional educational programs. The college was given full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) in summer 2009 – a distinction awarded to only five community colleges out of the 27 reviewed that year. In addition, Laney ranks among the top community colleges in California in transferring students to U.C. Berkeley.

FRINGE BENEFITS


The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:


• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*


• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.


• Long-term disability coverage.


• Employee Assistance Program.




In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 20.70% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.





Other voluntary benefits include:





• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)


• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)


• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans


• Credit union membership


• Prepaid legal plan participation


• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children



* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.

Custodian-(Swing Shift) -Laney

40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year

Salary Range: $3,231.70 - $3,925.11/Month Hiring Range: $3,231.70 - $3,555.63

Classified

Student Services-VP (541)

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Under general supervision, the Custodian performs a wide variety of custodial duties for cleaning assigned areas, rooms, buildings, or office space.

Work Schedule:
2:30 pm – 11:00 pm Tuesday – Friday and 9:00 am – 5:30 pm on Saturday

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position. Cleans, sweeps, scrubs, strips, mops and waxes floors

• Vacuums, shampoos and extracts dirt from rugs and carpets.
• Cleans restrooms, offices, shops, classrooms, kitchens, labs, theater, locker rooms and gym areas.
• Washes walls and removes graffiti.
• Cleans windows and drinking fountains.
• Empties and cleans waste containers.
• Cleans chalkboards, whiteboards and erasers.
• Replaces lights and cleans diffusers.
• Empties garbage and trash cans.
• Secures buildings having an alarm system.
• Reports needed repairs, hazardous materials or safety violations to supervisors.
• Assists in moving supplies and arranging furniture and equipment.
• Sets up facilities for special events.
• May assist in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying of working supplies from college stores.
• May make minor non-technical repairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Equivalent to one (1) year of custodial or janitorial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

2. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Knowledge of:

• Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls, furniture, and fixtures;
• Cleaning materials, disinfectants, hazardous materials, and equipment used in custodial work;
• Common tools and their uses.
• Ability to:
• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and with skill and efficiency;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Move supplies and furniture and set up rooms and buildings for special occasions;
• Use common electrical cleaning equipment

• Work performed indoors and outdoors often in uncontrolled areas.
• Noise and vibrations are experienced in the operation of cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Frequent exposure to bleach and other chemical and cleaning agents

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting up to 75 lbs.Frequent carrying up to 75 lbs.Frequent pushing up to 100 lbs.Frequent stooping, squatting and body twisting.Constant standing and walking. Reaching at high and low levels.


Mental Requirements Must be able to communicate in English (speaking, reading, and writing) at a level to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the Custodian position.

• Frequent use of ladders that meet safety regulations, brooms, squeegees, brushes, mops, vacuum cleaners, high and low-speed floor machines, yard blowers, pressure washers and yard vacuums; operates gas tractor or electrical vehicles.

May 4, 2022

04/14/2022