Custodian I (Night Shift)

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

Additional information about the college can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html

• Clean and sweep walks, corridors, and entrances;
• Work at heights;
• Clean and wash windows and glass doors;
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire prevention hazards;
• Reach in all directions;
• Learn and implement safe work practices to meet safety standards;
• Stand for extended periods of time (mopping, scrubbing, shampooing, vacuuming and other related custodial work);
• Perform heavy physical labor;
• Ascend and descend ladder;
• Operate power vacuums, scrubbing and buffing machines, and shampooing machines;
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains;
• Use cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment for all phases of custodial services;
• Bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel, crawl;
• Plan and organize custodial work;
• Secure buildings and turn off lights;
• Empty waste containers and carry out waste;
• Vacuum carpet floors;
• Understand Hazard Communication Regulations and Material Safety Data Sheets;
• Replace light bulbs;
• Wet and dry mop floors;
• Clean, dust, and polish furniture, woodwork, lockers, walls, and metal work;
• Clean and disinfect restrooms;
• Lift 100 pounds and/or carry 50 pounds;
• Lubricate and service equipment used in the course of work;
• Coat special hardwood gym floor; chemically clean, prep, tack, and apply finish;
• Move and rearrange desks, chairs, tables, furniture, and other equipment;

• Proper lifting techniques.
• Modern cleaning methods, procedures, equipment, and materials;
• Requirements for maintaining buildings in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition;
• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
• Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary;
• Requirements for respirator use;
• District policies and procedures.
• Requirements of Hazard Communication Regulation - "Right to Know";

• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties;

• Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
• Bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel crawl;
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.
• Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
• Lift 100 pounds and/or carry 50 pounds;
• Ascend and descend ladder;
• Reach in all directions;
• Work at heights;

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY

Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

• Resume;
• Cover letter;
• Professional References (see further instructions below).
• Diversity statement (see further instructions below);

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.
In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SALARY SCHEDULE
Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per Cuesta College’s bargaining agreement, new employees are placed at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below. The bargaining agreement also includes step and longevity increases. For a full salary schedule, please see our website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,647 - $4,021 per month.
• Salary Schedule Range: $3,647 - $4,433 per month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a Zoom interview and skills test on Monday, October 2, 2023.