Custodian-Evening (10 positions)

Salary $4,154.03 - $4,496.15 Monthly Location Chula Vista Campus - Chula Vista, CA Job Type Classified Staff Job Number 00133 Division Business and Financial Affairs Department Custodial Opening Date 05/21/2025 FLSA Non-Exempt Funding Type District Full-time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Initial Screening Deadline 07/30/2025 Work Schedule (Approx.) Monday-Thursday: 9:30 p.m.-6:00 a.m. AND Friday: 4:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Months of Service 12 Hiring Salary Range $4,020.44-$4,351.54 (plus 5% shift differential increment for evening and graveyard shift). Start Date As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval. Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities. SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging. Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. Description SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, maintain buildings, furniture and equipment in a clean, sanitary, safe and secure condition during the assigned day or evening hours; assist maintenance staff with a variety of routine maintenance and repair of District equipment and facilities; drive a District vehicle to deliver materials and supplies to off-campus sites. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school AND Two (2) years’ experience as a custodian. • One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. • If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. • Applicants with 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). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application. LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: • Modern institutional cleaning methods, materials, safe work practices and equipment. • Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, furniture, walls and fixtures. • Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. • Basic inventory and record-keeping techniques. • Health and safety regulations. Ability to: • Perform heavy physical labor. • Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards, safely and efficiently. • Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work. • Meet schedules and time lines. • Understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Perform repetitive tasks. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Duties ESSENTIALDUTIES: • Receive and store custodial stock and supply items; check supply deliveries and verify accuracy. • Process custodial supply requests for supplies, materials and equipment; drive a District vehicle to deliver materials and supplies to off-campus sites. • Repair and maintain custodial equipment for distribution. • Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and buff floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets; operate equipment such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners. • Clean and disinfect lavatories, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; wash windows; dust, wax and polish furniture and wood work. • Replace light bulbs; turn out lights and lock doors. • Report sanitary and safety hazards to the proper authorities. • Respond to immediate or emergency cleaning or repair requests. • Oversee and participate in the preparation and set up of rooms and facilities for special events, activities and meetings; move, arrange and deliver set-up items and equipment as necessary. Supplemental Information Note: Summer Work Hours (June 2-August 8): Monday-Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.-6:00 a.m. AND Thursday: 4:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Regular Work Hours (August 11): Monday-Thursday: 9:30 p.m.-6:00 a.m. AND Friday: 4:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT This is a non-telecommuting position. Environment: Indoor and outdoor environment. Work day, evening or variable hours. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Physical: Heavy lifting required to move furniture and equipment. Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Bending at the waist. Pushing, pulling and carrying equipment. Climbing ladders. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate power cleaning equipment. Seeing to perform proper and complete cleaning. Hazards: Cleaning chemicals and fumes. Application Process: A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date, including a current resume, and unofficial transcripts showing awarded degree(s) and completion date, as well as any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only. If you do not possess the exact degree major(s) listed in the minimum qualifications section, you will need to submit an equivalency application. A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT. If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval. Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro). American with Disabilities (ADA): Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395. Equal Employment Opportunity: As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report: SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP): More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program website.