Custodian

Job Description

Custodian

Salary: $48,963.00 - $65,541.00 Annually

Job Type: Classified - Full-time

Job Number: 7085-c-03/26

Closing: 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Visalia, CA

Department: Custodial

General Description

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Custodian will perform custodial duties in assigned areas and perform minor building maintenance as assigned.

Seeking two positions. Full-Time 12-months assigned to the Visalia Campus.

Initial placement is $48,963.

The working hours will be:

Position 1:

Monday - Thursday, 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Position 2:

Monday - Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Saturday - Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job Duties

Job duties of the Custodian include:

• Perform custodial duties in assigned areas; sweep, scrub, strip, seal, wax and polish a variety of surfaces including tile, wood floors and concrete.
• Vacuum and shampoo rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture in offices, rooms and eating areas.
• Clean and dust walls, furniture, woodwork and other surfaces; clean windows, door glass and drinking fountains; empty and clean waste containers.
• Clean restrooms including floors, walls, fixtures, appliances and mirrors; restock supplies and dispensers; polish metal fixtures.
• Perform minor building and custodial equipment maintenance; replace light globes; report need for repairs.
• Set up and take down furniture and standard and specialized equipment for functions and special activities.
• Lock and unlock building doors and windows.
• Sweep walks and driveways; pick up rubbish and trash.
• Restock supply storage areas.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Any combination equivalent to: Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Methods, supplies, tools and equipment used in custodial and general maintenance work.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work.

Ability to:

• Operate tools, supplies and equipment required in custodial work safely and effectively.
• Learn and apply knowledge of schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in District custodial work.
• Make minor repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.

Working Conditions:

Environment

• Indoor and outdoor environment.
• Subject to evening and early morning hours.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to climb a ladder.
• Ability to bend at the waist, push, pull, twist, turn.
• Ability to hear and speak to communicate with students/employees/public.
• Ability to see to read documents.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Hazards

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

Application Procedure

To be considered, applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• An online job application.
• Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant's experience and/or education enable him/her to perform the job duties.
• Resume

Recruitment Analyst: Nancy Yanes 559-737-4886 or nancyy@cos.edu