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contact us at: College of the Redwoods
Office of Human Resources
7351 Tompkins Hill Road
Eureka, CA 95501-9300
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Custodian I - Evenings
Eureka Campus
Located on the beautiful northern coast of
California, College of the Redwoods has
a proud history of high-quality education
dedicated to student success. With a campus
in Eureka, and education centers in Crescent
City and Fort Bragg, as well as sites in Hoopa,
Eureka Downtown, and Arcata, Redwoods
Community College District offers a wide
We will continuously seek and support a dedicated,
highly-qualified staff that is diverse in terms of cultural
background, ethnicity, and intellectual perspective and
that is committed to fostering a climate of academic
freedom and collegiality. We will encourage and reward
professional development for all staff and will all share in
the responsibility for student outcomes.
College of the Redwoods affirms its responsibility to
address the diverse civic needs of the many communities
we serve and to provide leadership in the civic, cultural,
and economic development of the North Coast region.
map | College of the Redwoods is located in Northern California. There are three
campuses, each set in a picturesque environment between giant redwood groves and
the Pacific Ocean. The Eureka Campus is located at the southern outskirts of the city
of Eureka, 270 miles north of San Francisco; Del Norte Campus is in Crescent City,
30 miles south of the Oregon border, near Point St. George; and Mendocino Coast
Campus is in the city of Fort Bragg, on the Mendocino coast
of California.
Making a Difference
www.redwoods.edu
College of the Redwoods is committed to equal opportunity in its employment and encourages application from underrepresented group members (women, minorities, persons with
disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans).
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variety of learning opportunities to serve
the citizens of Humboldt, Del Norte, and
Mendocino counties.
Closing Date:
October 11, 2013
• May move furniture and equipment, set up
meeting rooms, classrooms, offices, multi-use,
and other facilities for special meeting and
events.
• Turns lights on and off. Unlocks and locks
doors and gates. Washes walks and eating areas.
Cleans drinking fountains.
Hours:
40 Hours / Week
12 Months / Year
Closing Date
October 11, 2013
Monthly Salary Range:
$2,090 - $2,910
Summary
Performs routine custodial and grounds cleanup
at a campus including classroom, multi-use, office,
and related facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Sweeps, scrubs, mops, washes, and polishes floors. Washes windows, counters, and walls. Vacuums rugs and carpets. Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork. Cleans chalkboards and erasers. Empties pencil sharpeners.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to
buildings and fixtures. Reports other repair
and maintenance needs and assists others in
making repairs.
• Cleans, scrubs and disinfects restrooms. Polishes metal work, cleans sinks, mirrors,
and other restroom fixtures. Maintains
various classroom and restroom supplies
including paper towels, soap, toilet paper,
and related items.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles. Picks
up paper. Picks up trash containers and
empties into large bins.
Reading and writing skills sufficient to perform duties
and read and understand MSDS sheets required. Prior
custodial experience preferred.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support
the overall objective of the position.
College of the Redwoods values all members of our
community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing,
honest, and open environment. CR is committed to
equal employment opportunity in its employment and
encourages applications from underrepresented group
members.
Knowledge and Skills
Required Materials
• Check doors, windows, and assigned area for
vandalism. Reports safety sanitary, and fire
hazards.
Position
Custodian I - Evenings
Del Norte Instructional Site
Education and Experience
Skills: Requires general knowledge of the methods,
materials, tools and equipment used in custodial care
and routine facilities maintenance. Must have a good
knowledge of work hazards and safe work techniques
and procedures. Requires some knowledge of chemical
reactions.
Abilities: Must be able to perform all of the essential
duties of the position with limited supervision. Must
be able to maintain tools and equipment in working
condition. Requires the ability to learn the layout and
requirements of the assigned area. Requires the ability
to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able
to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor. Must be able to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
Requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop and perform
repetitive arm and shoulder motions with moderate
exertion. Must lift light to medium weight materials
or equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis,
over 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Requires
the ability to operate and maneuver demanding
equipment such as floor polishers, carpet cleaners, and
extension window cleaners. Requires visual acuity
and depth perception to operate equipment and read
safety materials.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding
of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability, and ethnic backgrounds in a community
college.
1. Apply on-line - you will need the information
listed below to complete the on-line process. Go
to our application portal at:
https://employment.redwoods.edu/
2. The following materials will be required to be
entered or attached as part of your application.
The following file formats will be accepted for
attachments - .doc or .pdf.
3. Letter of introduction expressing interest in the
position and describing the candidate’s qualifications for the position.
4. Professional résumé or curriculum vitae.
5. A list of three professional references is required.
Include the reference’s title
and a current contact information.
Incomplete application packets
will not be forwarded for consideration by the Selection Committee.
Application Procedures
All documents included in your applica­tion
file become the property of the College and will not
be returned. Your file for this opening will not be
considered for future openings. New documents must
be submitted for each opening.
To be included in the first review, the applicant must
complete the application process on-line by 5 p.m. on
the first review date.
If, because of a disability, you need special services or
facilities in order to apply or interview for this
opening, please call Human Resources.
For assistance or information contact:
Office of Human Resources
College of the Redwoods
7351 Tompkins Hill Road
Eureka, CA 95501-9300
phone707.476.4140
job line707.476.4598
Conditions of Employment
Prior to beginning employment and in accordance
with Federal Law, all employees must
1. Sign the Oath of Allegiance and the
Drug-free Workplace Policy forms, and
2. Present verification of their identity and
authorization to work in the United States
immediately upon employment.
In addition, the finalists must pass a preemployment physical examination at the
District’s expense.
California School Employees Association is the
exclusive bargaining representative for College
of the Redwoods Classified Employees. Each
employee hired into a classified position shall
contribute to the administration of this contract
by membership dues or service fees.
In an effort to compensate new classified
employees for relevant previous employment
experience, the Human Resources /Equal
Employment Officer is authorized to determine
an initial salary placement not higher than step 4
of the salary schedule per the current Collective
Bargaining Agreement. The monthly salary range
indicated is reflective of a 14-step salary schedule.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance is provided
by the District for all full-time employees and
their dependents.
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