Substitute Custodian I (Short-Term/Temporary Position)

This is a recruitment for a short-term/temporary position. This recruitment will be open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning October 11, 2025.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, perform custodial work in college buildings and offices; and to perform other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Custodian I class is distinguished from other classes in the Maintenance and Operations Series in that incumbents are responsible for all custodial work at the college.

The Custodian class promotes institutional effectiveness by ensuring that District facilities are maintained in a safe and clean working condition for all students, faculty, staff, and the community. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and organize custodial work;
• Clean and disinfect restrooms;
• Vacuum carpet floors;
• Wet and dry mop floors;
• Operate power vacuums, scrubbing and buffing machines, and shampooing machines;
• Clean, dust, and polish furniture, woodwork, lockers, walls, and metal work;
• Coat special hardwood gym floor; chemically clean, prep, tack, and apply finish;
• Clean and sweep walks, corridors, and entrances;
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains;
• Clean and wash windows and glass doors;
• Empty waste containers and carry out waste;
• Move and rearrange desks, chairs, tables, furniture, and other equipment;
• Replace light bulbs;
• Lubricate and service equipment used in the course of work;
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire prevention hazards;
• Secure buildings and turn off lights;
• Learn and implement safe work practices to meet safety standards;
• Use cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment for all phases of custodial services;
• Understand Hazard Communication Regulations and Material Safety Data Sheets;
• Perform heavy physical labor;
• Lift 100 pounds and/or carry 50 pounds;
• Stand for extended periods of time (mopping, scrubbing, shampooing, vacuuming and other related custodial work);
• Bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel, crawl;
• Reach in all directions;
• Work at heights;
• Ascend and descend ladder;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Essential functions of particular positions within classifications may vary because job duties may vary by work location.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

Experience:

Required

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of:

• Modern cleaning methods, procedures, equipment, and materials;
• Requirements for maintaining buildings in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition;
• Requirements of Hazard Communication Regulation - "Right to Know";
• Requirements for respirator use;
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
• Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary;
• District policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties;
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Physical ability to:

• Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
• Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Lift 100 pounds and/or carry 50 pounds;
• Bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel crawl;
• Reach in all directions;
• Work at heights;
• Ascend and descend ladder;
• Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

License and Certificates:

Required

This is a short-term/temporary position. Students currently enrolled at Cuesta College will be given priority.

Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. 

Salary : $21