Job Details

Custodian (2 Positions Available)


FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: 70

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

This is manual labor work at the action level involved in a variety of assignments related to the cleaning and general maintenance of community college facilities. Under direct supervision, the Custodian performs moderate to heavy manual labor, which includes the cleaning of college facilities, moving equipment and furniture, locking doors and other entrances, and reporting unusual events to management and Public Safety personnel as appropriate. Public contact is moderate to extensive, primarily involving staff and students for the purpose of exchanging procedural information concerning cleaning needs and facility set-ups. A limited to moderate degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to perform routine cleaning and general maintenance assignments that are well prescribed. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in materials and employee time; however, supervisory controls limit the risk of serious consequences. A Custodian can be assigned individually or as part of a work team to various sites and can direct the work of student assistants or temporary staff as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Exchanges information with management staff regarding job assignments, worksites, special set-ups, supplies, equipment needs, safety procedures, assignment priorities and timelines, other instructions, and related matters; exchanges information with other staff regarding specific cleaning and general maintenance needs and timelines for completion
2. Sweeps, dusts, scrubs, waxes, vacuums, and polishes floor coverings, furniture, fixtures, rugs, carpets, and other surfaces; washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms, gymnasium facilities, and locker rooms; cleans light fixtures, windows, door frames and other elevated areas; climbs and performs work on ladders to reach elevated surfaces as needed; assists in campus evacuations, building lock downs, flood and spill cleanups, and other emergency preparedness and response actions
3. Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, polishes offices, hallways, bathrooms, surrounding areas, including railings, bleachers, decking, sidewalks, and drinking fountains
4. Drives a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned tasks
5. Replaces lights; performs minor repair and assembly tasks involving hand tools, collects and disposes of trash; moves furniture and equipment for special facility set-ups according to specifications; stores cleaning equipment and supplies; reports supply quantity levels to supervisory staff; assists in the inventory of cleaning and related supplies by monitoring quantity and reporting supply amounts as required
6. Uses safety equipment, supplies, and procedures to perform job duties, as required; reports safety, fire, and sanitary hazards to supervisory staff
7. Performs other related duties as required

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. Proper use of safety equipment, supplies, and procedures related to general cleaning, and use of cleaning solutions

Skill in:

1. Using common cleaning solutions and techniques, tools, equipment, supplies, and procedures related to cleaning and general maintenance of a variety of surfaces and facilities
2. The safe operation and handling of tools, equipment, and supplies, including driving a motor vehicle
3. Reading, comprehending, and following oral and written instructions, including Material Safety Data Sheets
4. Communicating effectively and working in teams with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+backgrounds
5. Working cooperatively as part of a customer service team

Ability to:

1. Lift/move objects, bend/stoop, climb, and perform other routines that are common to cleaning and general maintenance
2. Perform moderate to heavy physical labor
3. Perform routine repetitive tasks continuously

Job Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• A combination of training and experience equivalent to successful custodial experience that has included demonstrated skill in the use of safety procedures, cleaning equipment, solutions, and supplies, including applicable chemicals
• Experience in the operation of common mechanical and electrical equipment related to building and facility cleaning and general maintenance
• Demonstrated skill in following oral and written instructions, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
• Skill in effective written and oral communication (including correct English usage: grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation)
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to operate a motor vehicle are required

Additional Information:
Physical/Other Requirements

This classification requires indoor and outdoor work, with exposure to climate changes, chemicals, odors and fumes; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs; working on elevated platforms; pushing, pulling, moving moderate to heavy objects; visual comprehension; ability to operate electrical and mechanical equipment; walking and standing for long periods of time; and ability to operate a motor vehicle, to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.


Closes: 1/9/2026

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