What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian (Graveyard) position at Rancho Santiago Community College District?
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About Rancho Santiago Community College DistrictRancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD)is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.RSCCD’s student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals. At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers. About the PositionThe ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD’s mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.Class SummaryUnder general supervision – keeps assigned building areas clean, sanitary, safe and orderly; may do some outdoor cleaning of patios, sidewalks and walkways and does related work as required.Representative DutiesSweeps, mops, scrubs and waxes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets, dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; cleans walls and blackboards; cleans restrooms, locker rooms and showers; sweeps sidewalks and patio areas; washes windows; may participate in a thorough cleaning and restoring of the school plant; makes minor repairs to school equipment and buildings and reports the need for other repairs; turns out lights and locks doors; fills paper and soap dispensers; replaces lights, inspects buildings and grounds for broken equipment or vandalism; empties trash and garbage cans.Organizational RelationshipsPositions in this class report to the Custodial Supervisor, depending upon assignment and/or shift worked and are responsible for an assigned area. Custodians may also be assigned to clean some patios, walkways, or similar outside area. Custodians are normally assigned to work late night and early morning shifts, but may be assigned to work any shift.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimum QualificationsTraining and ExperienceGood work history demonstrating reliability, responsibility and good work habits. Some experience as a Custodian is desirable.Additional QualificationsCandidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of: written and spoken English, such as might be required to read labels and follow written or oral directions and to make oral reports to the supervisor; basic cleaning methods and equipment; safety practices in custodial work. Physical Requirements: perform regular custodial duties which requires climbing stamina and some heavy lifting.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, 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. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.
About Rancho Santiago Community College DistrictRancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD)is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.RSCCD’s student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals. At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers. About the PositionThe ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD’s mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.Class SummaryUnder general supervision – keeps assigned building areas clean, sanitary, safe and orderly; may do some outdoor cleaning of patios, sidewalks and walkways and does related work as required.Representative DutiesSweeps, mops, scrubs and waxes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets, dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; cleans walls and blackboards; cleans restrooms, locker rooms and showers; sweeps sidewalks and patio areas; washes windows; may participate in a thorough cleaning and restoring of the school plant; makes minor repairs to school equipment and buildings and reports the need for other repairs; turns out lights and locks doors; fills paper and soap dispensers; replaces lights, inspects buildings and grounds for broken equipment or vandalism; empties trash and garbage cans.Organizational RelationshipsPositions in this class report to the Custodial Supervisor, depending upon assignment and/or shift worked and are responsible for an assigned area. Custodians may also be assigned to clean some patios, walkways, or similar outside area. Custodians are normally assigned to work late night and early morning shifts, but may be assigned to work any shift.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimum QualificationsTraining and ExperienceGood work history demonstrating reliability, responsibility and good work habits. Some experience as a Custodian is desirable.Additional QualificationsCandidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of: written and spoken English, such as might be required to read labels and follow written or oral directions and to make oral reports to the supervisor; basic cleaning methods and equipment; safety practices in custodial work. Physical Requirements: perform regular custodial duties which requires climbing stamina and some heavy lifting.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, 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. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.
