Custodian I (multiple positions)

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Posting Details

Posting Number CM-313-2025 Posting Title Custodian I (multiple positions) Position Title Custodian I Division Administrative Services Department Maintenance and Operations FTE 1.00 Term (month/year) 12 months/year Primary Work Schedule Mon-Thurs 10pm-6am, Fri 6pm-2am Shift Differential: Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement. Health & Welfare:

• Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees.
• The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees.

The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.

• Note: The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Meet-and-Confer agreements depending on job classification.

Annual Salary Step Range $61,058.46-$77,834.98 (this amount includes shift differential)

Position Recruitment Details

Open Date 03/09/2026 Initial Screening Date 03/25/2026 Open Until Filled Yes District Rights

We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Application Procedure

Application Requirements

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.

2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.

3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.

4. If applicable, all candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded/conferred degree from the issuing college/university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made.

5. Optional - Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Special Note to Applicants

To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.

A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone #: (909)274-4225. Human Resources e-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.

Long Distance Travel for Interviews: If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or travel reimbursement.

Foreign Transcripts:

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Selection Procedure:

A committee will evaluate applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt.

Position Description

Position Description

Position Overview Definition

Under general supervision, performs a range of custodial duties and responsibilities, utilizing the designated cleaning system to maintain a clean, healthy, and productive learning and working environment. Specifically, performs work related to the care, maintenance, and cleaning and sanitizing of assigned buildings and facilities; adjusts furniture and equipment as necessary; interacts with and provides basic information and assistance to the public.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from the assigned managerial personnel. Receives direction and guidance for day-to-day work from the Custodian II (Area Lead) or Coordinator, Custodial Services. Provides basic instructions or training to staff.

Class Characteristics

This is the journey-level I in the custodial class series that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that College buildings and facilities provide the highest level of safety for public and staff use. Work is often performed in an assigned area and may involve working around other College staff and/or the public, depending upon assignment. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. These technical duties can be performed under supervision, uses heavy-duty equipment, is able to address more advanced stages of pathogens, and is capable of performing the most complex duties assigned to the function. This class is distinguished from Custodian II (Area Lead) in that the latter is responsible for overseeing custodial projects, daily activities, and assigned custodial personnel for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently and in compliance with established standards for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and organized environment.

Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only)

• Performs custodial activities within assigned areas; sweeps, scrubs, mops, strips, waxes, and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops, and other work areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets.
• Uses specialized tools and equipment including electrostatic applicators, foggers, and other enhanced methods of disinfection with use of associated chemicals, and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered sanitizer, and disinfectant multipurpose tablets.
• Cleans classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways, elevators, and other facilities as assigned; dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; empties waste receptacles; spot mops spills; removes gum, debris, and graffiti as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains and restroom facilities, including sinks, toilets, and urinals; fills dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper, and other items; washes mirrors, tile, walls, and windows with standard and specialized cleaning equipment; unclogs drains and toilets.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sanitizes areas utilizing recommended processes when anyone is exposed to human blood, blood by-products, or other potentially infectious materials according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Blood-Borne Pathogen Standards and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization guide.
• Picks up paper and other debris from College grounds, walkways, and areas adjacent to College facilities; sweeps concrete surfaces adjacent to College buildings.
• Operates custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, automatic scrubbers (both ride on and walk behind), pick-up machines, power washers, extractors, steamers, bonnetings, and other equipment as assigned.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs to buildings (including office, classroom, and restroom facilities) and adjacent grounds; replaces light bulbs and tubes; cleans chalkboards, whiteboards, trays, and erasers; empties pencil sharpeners; cleans tables, chairs, and floors.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; prepares classrooms, gymnasiums, and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; sets up and assembles chairs, tables, and other furniture and equipment; cleans up furniture, equipment, and debris following events.
• Locks and unlocks doors, gates, and windows as appropriate; turns lights on and off as needed; maintains security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; sets alarms as appropriate.
• Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; reports need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate authority, and reports unauthorized individuals, as necessary.
• Participates in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during student semester break periods.
• Safely removes and disposes of animal/pest remains from indoor premises.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including custodial carts and closets and secures supplies and equipment at the close of the workday.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks; observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Maintains records of maintenance and cleaning activities; inventory of equipment and supplies for assigned area(s), including maintaining minimal levels of supplies and functional tools.
• Supports and complies with federal and state laws, Board Policies, and Administrative Procedures.
• Provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups.
• Participates on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and mandated trainings, as required. Prepares and delivers oral presentations related to assigned areas if needed.
• Works directly with people from various ages, disabilities, socio-economic levels and ethnic groups.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Methods, materials, designated cleaning systems, and equipment used in custodial work and basic and preventative building maintenance.
• Proper cleaning and disinfecting methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools, and equipment.
• Proper use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools, blowers, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Basic facility maintenance techniques and materials.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Designated cleaning systems such as OS1 Cleaning System.
• Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work such as those found on safety data sheets and product labels.
• Operating and safety rules, precautions, and principles of driving and operating electric and gas-powered equipment and transportation vehicles.
• Safe work practices, including safe driving rules and practices.
• Two-way radio usage and etiquette.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic levels and ethnic groups.

Skills and Abilities

• Use and operate a variety of custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, carpet extractor, buffer, mop, broom, and window washing equipment.
• Maintain specialized safety training and completion of annual refreshers for pandemic planning, blood-borne pathogens, hazard awareness, respiratory protection awareness, vacuum, restroom, light duty, and utility specialist.
• Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Safely operate and maintain a variety of assigned College equipment and vehicles.
• Communicate effectively through various methods.
• Learn and apply emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade; or
• Six (6) full-time equivalent months of experience, sufficient training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Additional full-time equivalent years of experience can be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Pay Grade Eligibility Desirable Qualifications

N/A

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of, and ability to maintain, valid proof of automobile insurance.
• Successful candidate(s) will be required to take and pass a physical exam.

Equivalencies

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Working Environment

Working Conditions

Environmental Elements

Incumbents work in buildings and facilities and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, controlled temperatures, confining workspace, potentially hazardous chemicals, subject to exposure to biological conditions that may be potentially unhealthful or hazardous, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Incumbents may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in various College buildings and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to operate a motor vehicle, and to operate varied hand and power tools and related equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Mt. SAC Employment Information

Mt. SAC Employment Information

Conditions of Employment

The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College's campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.

Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees: The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.

The person holding this position is considered a 'Responsible Employee' under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College's Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

Mission, Vision, and Equity Statement

Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.

Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Mt. San Antonio College Mission and Goals

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.

Demographics

We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.

The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 74,655 students based on the 2023-2024 academic year.

The student population is as follows:

• by Ethnicity - 58.53% Latinx, 9.30% White, 20.85% Asian, 2.83% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.64% Black/African American, 0.27% American Indian, 2.30% two or more races and 2.05% unknown;
• by Gender- 54.96% Female, 43.11% Male, 0.66% Non-Binary, 1.27% unspecified;
• and by Age - 47.71% ages 19 or younger, 19.37% ages 20-24, 8.53% ages 25-29, 5.51% ages 30-34, 3.90% ages 35-39, 5.16% ages 40-49, 9.79% ages 50 and older.

The current employee population is as follows:

• by Ethnicity - 38% Latinx, 19% White, 15% Asian, 4% Black/African American, 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 1% Two or More Races, 19% unknown;
• by Gender - 54.59% Female, 43.64% Male, 1.77% unspecified;
• and by Age - 3.57% under 20 years, 27.38% ages 20-29, 21.81% ages 30-39, 20.87% ages 40-49, 26.35% ages 50 and older.

Conflict of Interest

Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College's Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Inquiries/Contact

Human Resources

1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399

Phone: (909) 274-4225

E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Professional License/Certificates/ Credentials
• Other Document 1

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity? How have you demonstrated that commitment? How would you see yourself demonstrating it here?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What does 'equity' mean to you? How would you enact your definition of equity in this position?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Stating "see resume" on your application will be considered an incomplete response.

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• • Evidence of minimum qualifications must be established in the online application form. Supporting documents such as cover letter, resume, etc. will not be used for the purpose of determining minimum qualifications.

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• • Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Mt. SAC.

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• • The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

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• • Pre-Employment Physical Exams is a requirement; clearance for employment will be authorized by Human Resources.

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