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Custodian

Employer
Pasadena City College
Location
Pasadena
Salary
$47,006.52 - $51,825.24 AnnuallyCSEA-32
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Employment Type
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Institution Type
Community College

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Custodian

Pasadena City College


Salary: $47,006.52 - $51,825.24 AnnuallyCSEA-32

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 07472

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Business & Administrative Services

Closing: 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific




Work Schedule:You may be placed in either of the following work schedules based on operational needs.Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 pm until 2:30 am(This schedule includes graveyard premium pay of +8% and +1% pay for all hours worked)orMonday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 2:30 pm and Friday 3:30 pm - 11:00 pm(This schedule includes graveyard premium pay of +8%)
Under supervision of a position designated as management by the Board of Trustees, performs routine cleaning work and movement of furniture and equipment in campus buildings; performs occasional uncomplicated maintenance tasks; performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from a supervisor or other appropriately designated management classification. Will not act in the capacity of a supervisor but may be required to lead other staff.




Examples of duties:

The custodian classification is a multiposition classification. Positions within the classification perform duties which differ in frequency and importance from position to position. The following duties are used as examples and are not meant to be all inclusive:
  • Dusts, sweeps, cleans, and mops floors in classrooms, meeting rooms, halls, dining halls, labs, gyms, and offices. Cleans equipment in classrooms.
  • Cleans, mops, and services shower and locker rooms, fountains, and toilet rooms; fills dispensers and replaces supplies.
  • Cleans blackboards and erasers.
  • In some circumstances, works cooperatively with others.
  • Sweeps, scrubs, and waxes concrete, linoleum, tile and wood floors; washes windows.
  • Vacuums rugs and carpets, and shampoos or spot cleans carpets as necessary.
  • Locks and unlocks doors, windows, and gates.
  • Raises, lowers, and cases flags as necessary.
  • Gathers and disposes of rubbish, paper, leaves and debris; empties and washes wastepaper baskets and containers; empties trash receptacles in classrooms, offices, and restrooms.
  • Moves furniture and arranges tables, chairs, and equipment according to a designated plan; arranges furniture for next day's class.
  • Sweeps grass clippings, leaves, and dirt from an assigned area.
  • Takes emergency action and reports problems relating to safety hazards.
  • Checks fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and hoses; keeps fire exits accessible.
  • Changes light bulbs and light tubes, as needed.
  • Provides maintenance information regarding college facilities.
  • May supervise tasks of another worker for cleaning a specific area, but does not become supervisor of this employee with full responsibility for his/her performance on a continuous basis.
  • At the request of a supervisor, performs a variety of unscheduled duties normally and traditionally performed by a Custodian.




Typical Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Must be able to read time sheets, assignment request forms, and cleaning product labels.
  • Must be able to write legible notes to supervisor.
  • Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written directions in English.
  • Must be able to work cooperatively with others and interact with a wide variety of people.
  • Must have at least one year of verifiable, successful custodial experience.
  • Must be able to operate power cleaning equipment such as sweepers, scrubbers, shampoo machines, vacuum cleaners, etc.

Other Requirements:
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime, irregular hours, evenings, and weekends with additional compensation.
  • Willingness to perform routine repetitive duties to completion.
  • Willingness to attend in-service training.
  • Willingness to assist in the training of other classified and student employees.
  • Willingness to travel locally.
  • Willingness to work at any employer location or be reassigned.
  • Willingness to attend local custodial seminars or demonstrations.

NOTE: Eligibility is determined by a review of the following:
  1. Performance Tests
  2. Interviews
  3. Reference checks
  4. Medical history

A pre-employment physical examination is required. Cost of physical will be paid by Pasadena City College.

Knowledge of:
  • Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment.
  • Knowledge of safe and appropriate cleaning solution mixtures used in cleaning building surfaces and items of furniture.
  • Knowledge of floor maintenance techniques.

Abilities to:
  • Attend various seminars/coursework in the custodial maintenance field.
  • Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
  • Identify and clean stains of differing types.
  • Detect unsafe conditions.
  • Calculate proper proportions.
  • Keep on schedules for regular cleaning of all facilities assigned.
  • Lift, carry, climb, and perform heavy physical labor.
  • Move furniture.
  • Install proper lights.
  • Work with multiethnic environment.
  • Work under the following adverse or potentially hazardous conditions: fumes, heat, dampness, dust, odor, dark, high altitude (40 ft.), vibration, confined space, long periods of time alone, among mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards, outdoors in adverse weather.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 75 pounds,
  • Pushing and pulling, walking and standing for extended periods of time,
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of hand-and power tools,
  • Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, and kneeling or crouching.

  • A pre-employment physical examination is required. Cost of physical will be paid by Pasadena City College.

    ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
  • Equipment creating higher noise levels may require the use of hearing protection.
  • Temperature conditions vary including occasional inclement weather conditions.
  • Employees may interact with students, faculty, administrations and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.




  • CORE COMPETENCIES - The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

    • Attention to Detail
    • Adaptability
    • Time Management
    • Dependability
    • Basic Maintenance Skills
    • Safety Awareness
    • Communication Skills
    • Customer Service Orientation
    SALARY RANGE

    CSEA-32


    APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

    Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:
    • If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
    • If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
    • The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
    • While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
    • Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

    All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:
    1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
    2. Cover Letter

    After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    • Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
    • Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
    • Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
    • Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
    • Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
    • The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
    • Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
    • The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
    • An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

    PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
    Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer




    To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/classified/jobs/4819486/custodian




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    Organization

    The mission of Pasadena City College is to provide a high quality, academically robust learning environment that encourages, supports and facilitates student learning and success. The College provides an academically rigorous and comprehensive curriculum for students pursuing educational and career goals as well as learning opportunities designed for individual development. The College is committed to providing access to higher education for members of the diverse communities within the District service area and to offering courses, programs, and other activities to enhance the economic conditions and the quality of life in these communities.

    Institutional Core Values

    As an institution committed to successful student learning in an environment of intellectual freedom, Pasadena City College is guided by the following essential, enduring and shared values:

    A Passion for Learning

    A Commitment to Integrity

    An Appreciation for Diversity

    A Respect for Collegiality

    A Recognition of Our Heritage of Excellence

    Academic programs: 60 program areas, with day, evening and weekend classes

    Career and Technical programs: 76 program areas, with day, evening and weekend classes

    Lifelong learning programs: 25 program areas with evening and weekend classes

    Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

    Offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, Certificates of Achievement and Occupational Skills Certificates

    Recognized for:

    • High student transfer rate
    • Honors at Entrance Scholarship awards and nearly $28 million in student scholarships and financial aid

    Number of Employees:

    • 435 faculty, librarians, counselors and administrators;
    • 625 adjunct faculty
    • 382 maintenance, trades, professional, clerical, and management

    Employment

    We are looking for faculty, administrators, and support staff who will help us meet our educational goals of providing students with:

    • excellence in education in a learning-centered environment, 
    • high-quality support services, and
    • a campus climate that embraces diversity.

    We are proud of our excellence. We invite you to contribute to our tradition of excellence and to apply for available positions in the Academic, Classified, Adjunct Faculty, and Management categories.

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