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Berkeley City College
Berkeley City College (BCC), one of California's 112 community colleges, is centrally located in downtown Berkeley, only 1-1/2 blocks from the U.C. campus. The college's mission is to contribute to the success of all students and to the well-being of the community by offering the best possible education which promises intellectual growth, social mobility, economic development and an understanding of diverse ideas and peoples. BCC is ranked second in the state in the percentage of students who transfer to U.C. Berkeley.
BCC serves students who seek general education, transfer to four-year universities, associate degrees and certificates in liberal arts, the sciences, career/technical areas, or foundational skills. BCC students represent a diverse mix of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. Many are the first in their families to attend college. The college is an active partner in local economic development and employment training endeavors and maintains a strong and unique collaboration with U.C. Berkeley. Berkeley City College's world-class faculty has created a student-centered learning community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. They have won distinction in the sciences, arts, English, humanities, multimedia arts, and the social sciences.
Position Information
Job Title Lead Custodian - Berkeley City College Time Base 40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year Compensation Salary Range: $4,629.93 - $5,905.20/mo. Hiring Range: $4,629.93 - $5,101.62/Mo - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience Position Type Classified Department Business Office (831) City Berkeley State CA Job Description Summary
Under general supervision of the Head Custodian, assists the Head Custodian in training and supervising custodians, including performing custodial work related to the cleaning of rooms, offices and buildings.
Duties & Responsibilities
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
Knowledge of
Work performed indoors and outdoors often in uncontrolled areas. Noise and vibrations are experienced in the operation of cleaning and maintenance equipment. Frequent exposure to bleach and other chemical and cleaning agents.
Other Requirements
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to communicate in English (speaking, reading and writing) at a level to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
Physical Requirements
Frequent lifting up to 75 lbs.
Frequent carrying up to 75 lbs.
Frequent pushing up to 100 lbs.
Frequent stooping, squatting and body twisting.
Constant standing and walking.
Reaching at high and low levels.
Tools & Equipment Used
Frequent use of ladders that meet safety regulations, brooms, squeegees, brushes, mops, vacuum cleaners, high and low speed floor machines, yard blowers, pressure washers and yard vacuums; operates gas tractor or electrical vehicles.
Application Deadline Date September 13, 2024 Open Date 08/16/2024 First Review Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
(Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts.) (Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.)
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Required For All Employees
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement
As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024. The District Office of Human Resources processes fingerprints electronically. During the employment intake process, new employees will be given information to have their fingerprints taken at another location.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are:
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Classified Union: This position is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement: Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021
May Be Required
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
Benefits Information
Benefits Information
Benefits Information
Fringe Benefits
The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:
Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees' Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.
Other Voluntary Benefits Include
The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
College Information
Peralta/College Information
Berkeley City College
Berkeley City College (BCC), one of California's 112 community colleges, is centrally located in downtown Berkeley, only 1-1/2 blocks from the U.C. campus. The college's mission is to contribute to the success of all students and to the well-being of the community by offering the best possible education which promises intellectual growth, social mobility, economic development and an understanding of diverse ideas and peoples. BCC is ranked second in the state in the percentage of students who transfer to U.C. Berkeley.
BCC serves students who seek general education, transfer to four-year universities, associate degrees and certificates in liberal arts, the sciences, career/technical areas, or foundational skills. BCC students represent a diverse mix of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. Many are the first in their families to attend college. The college is an active partner in local economic development and employment training endeavors and maintains a strong and unique collaboration with U.C. Berkeley. Berkeley City College's world-class faculty has created a student-centered learning community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. They have won distinction in the sciences, arts, English, humanities, multimedia arts, and the social sciences.
Position Information
Job Title Lead Custodian - Berkeley City College Time Base 40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year Compensation Salary Range: $4,629.93 - $5,905.20/mo. Hiring Range: $4,629.93 - $5,101.62/Mo - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience Position Type Classified Department Business Office (831) City Berkeley State CA Job Description Summary
Under general supervision of the Head Custodian, assists the Head Custodian in training and supervising custodians, including performing custodial work related to the cleaning of rooms, offices and buildings.
Duties & Responsibilities
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
- Assists the Head Custodian in scheduling and assigning work in the training of new custodians, and is responsible for arranging substitute custodial services, as needed.
- Assists in the preparation of various reports; is responsible for keeping a constant check on the quality and effectiveness of the custodial services performed on the shift.
- Answers calls from management, faculty and staff in regard to needs for emergency custodial services; assists in setting up rooms for special meetings; inventories custodial supplies and gives Head Custodian list of shortages.
- Cleans, sweeps, scrubs, strips, mops and waxes floors
- Vacuums, shampoos and extracts dirt from rugs and carpets
- Cleans rest rooms, offices, shops, classrooms, kitchens, labs, theater, locker rooms and gym areas
- Washes walls and removes graffiti
- Cleans windows and drinking fountains
- Empties and cleans waste containers, garbage and trash cans, and recycling containers
- Cleans chalk boards, white boards and erasers
- Replaces lights and cleans diffusers
- Secures buildings
- Reports needed repairs, hazardous materials or safety violations to supervisors
- Assists in moving supplies and arranging furniture and equipment
- Sets up facilities for special events
- May assist in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying of working supplies from college stores
- May make minor non-technical repairs
- Must be able to communicate in English (speaking, reading and writing) at a level to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the Custodian position
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Equivalent to two (2) years of custodial or janitorial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
- Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students
Knowledge of
- Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls, furniture, and fixtures
- Cleaning materials, disinfectants, hazardous materials, and equipment used in custodial work
- Common tools and their uses
- Sanitation and safety measures used in a custodial operation
- Cleaning and care of equipment and work areas
- Safety rules and regulations applicable to school buildings
- Principles of effective supervision and training
- Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and with skill and efficiency
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Move supplies and furniture and set up rooms and buildings for special occasions
- Use common electrical cleaning equipment
- Arrange work schedules and planning the overall, custodial function at a college or District Office
- Read, write and carry out oral and written instructions
- Layout special work assignments and see that they are carried out
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted while performing work
Work performed indoors and outdoors often in uncontrolled areas. Noise and vibrations are experienced in the operation of cleaning and maintenance equipment. Frequent exposure to bleach and other chemical and cleaning agents.
Other Requirements
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to communicate in English (speaking, reading and writing) at a level to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
Physical Requirements
Frequent lifting up to 75 lbs.
Frequent carrying up to 75 lbs.
Frequent pushing up to 100 lbs.
Frequent stooping, squatting and body twisting.
Constant standing and walking.
Reaching at high and low levels.
Tools & Equipment Used
Frequent use of ladders that meet safety regulations, brooms, squeegees, brushes, mops, vacuum cleaners, high and low speed floor machines, yard blowers, pressure washers and yard vacuums; operates gas tractor or electrical vehicles.
Application Deadline Date September 13, 2024 Open Date 08/16/2024 First Review Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
- Required documents may include:
- Current resume of experience, formal education/training and qualifications.
- Copies of supporting credentials, if applicable.
- Copies of transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions.
(Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts.) (Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.)
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
- Applications for this position will only be accepted through the online process.
- Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
- Skype or phone interviews are not permitted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Required For All Employees
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement
As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024. The District Office of Human Resources processes fingerprints electronically. During the employment intake process, new employees will be given information to have their fingerprints taken at another location.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are:
- A citizen or national of the United States;
- An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; or
- An alien authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Classified Union: This position is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement: Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021
May Be Required
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
Benefits Information
Benefits Information
Benefits Information
Fringe Benefits
The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*
- Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees' Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.
Other Voluntary Benefits Include
- Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)
- Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)
- Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans
- Credit union membership
- Prepaid legal plan participation
- Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children
- Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.
The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- List of References
- Other Document
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you find out about the position?
- Asian Week
- California Community College Chancellor's Office website
- Career Builder
- Chronicle of Higher Education website
- Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper
- Community College Jobs Website
- Community College Times
- Craigslist
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- El Mundo
- Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
- Indeed.com
- Job Fair, Conference or Workshop
- Local Newspaper (Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle, ect)
- Oakland Post
- Peralta Jobs Website
- Walk-In (PCCD Office of Human Resources)
- Women in Higher Education
- Word of Mouth
- 24-Hour Job Line
- Other
- If you chose "Other" as your answer for the above question, please provide details