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Position Number: 1277625
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodian, part-time

Job Type: Staff
Department: Custodial Services

Basic Function:
College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, California, the geographic center of the beautiful Coachella Valley. Nestled among the backdrop of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains in eastern Riverside County, the Coachella Valley is a resort community that offers over 100 golf courses and a wide array of outdoor activities such as tennis, hiking, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, polo, bicycling, rock climbing and swimming.

Founded in 1958, this two-year public college serves over 400,000 residents of eight local cities and the students of the Palm Springs, Desert Sands and Coachella Valley school districts. College of the Desert offers certificates and two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.

The College serves over 15,000 students. College of the Desert is a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), with almost 70% of the student body identifying as Hispanic. The Coachella Valley community recently passed a $577 million bond measure, allowing for College of the Desert to improve its current facilities and expand its campus locations. These improvements and expansion will assist with College of the Desert's goals of providing an education to students inside and outside of the Coachella Valley.

The Maintenance & Operations Department is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repair of all District Facilities. The position of Custodian is responsible for ensuring safe, sanitary, and functional facilities for the students, staff, and the community of College of the Desert.

BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor or designated Director/Supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: Indoor and outdoor work environment. Regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors. Evening or variable hours.
Hazards: Contact with cleaning agents and chemicals.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Bargaining Unit Position, Range 8
This position is 24 hours week/12 months a year
Schedule will be: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Schedule subject to change based on District needs

LOCATION
The primary location for this position is Palm Desert Campus.
Location is subject to change based on District need

Representative Duties:

Perform a variety of custodial activities; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor; mop spills and remove gum and debris.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and others items; clean mirrors, tile and windows; dust and polish furniture and woodwork.
Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners.
Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system on and off.
Pick up paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; empty and clean trash and garbage cans; replace liners.
Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffer, carpet cleaner and sweeper and utilize mops, brooms and other related equipment.
Set up lecture hall for classes and events as required; move furniture and set up chairs, tables, bleachers and other facilities for special events and activities.
Assist with security during special events and activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year experience performing custodian duties. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of:
Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance; proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies; proper lifting techniques.

Ability to:
Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition; use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards; learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work; learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures; maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security; observe and report need for maintenance and repair; understand and follow oral and written directions; meet schedules and time lines; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; move heavy furniture and equipment; climb ladders to replace lights; walk or stand for extended periods; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Physical Demands:
Working Conditions: Environment : Indoor and outdoor work environment. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Evening or variable hours.

Hazards : Contact with cleaning agents and chemicals.
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Weekly Working Hours: 24
Work Schedule & Hours: Monday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm , Tuesday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm , Wednesday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm , Thursday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Salary Schedule Range: Row 8 - Salary range: $19.56 - 27.52 per hour
Specific Departmental Needs:

Posting Number: 18-537
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date (if temporary):
Interview Date: 10/04/2018
Posting Open Date: 07/11/2018
Posting Close Date: 9/18/2018
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
REQUIRED REFERENCES
Professional References should include at least two supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, relationship and current phone numbers. Letters of reference and personal references will not be accepted in lieu of the required professional references.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.

To apply, visit https://cod.peopleadmin.com/postings/2839