MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
CLASS TITLE:
LEAD CUSTODIAN
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, participate in custodial activities and provide
work direction and guidance to Custodial and Custodial Utility personnel assigned to maintain
college classrooms, offices, and restrooms in a clean and sanitary manner.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1.
Train, assign and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel. (E)
2.
Inspect work in progress and upon completion and assure that work is performed in
compliance with instructions, meeting quality standards. (E)
3.
Participate in the performance of custodial work such as cleaning, dusting, polishing,
waxing, setting up furniture, equipment and performing minor maintenance. (E)
4.
Direct and participate in the total campus cleaning and maintenance function during
semester breaks. (E)
5.
Assure proper care and use of equipment and materials; track inventory and order
supplies as delegated, issue supplies and assure that proper supplies are stored to
maintain assigned campus; requisition supplies and parts. (E)
6.
Maintain routine records and prepare reports as needed.
7.
Direct the cleaning of off campus satellite centers as required.
8.
Identify and report building maintenance problems; assure that work orders are prepared
and completed; report unusual problems or difficulties to superiors. Use campus online
work request system to coordinate setup and work requests. (E)
9.
Set, re-set and monitor security alarm system as assigned; respond to emergency
situations according to established procedures. (E)
10.
Make deliveries of equipment and supplies as directed and/or as needed.
11.
Set up for special community and campus events as directed.
12.
Open and close classrooms as needed.
13.
Plan, organize and coordinate set-up and tear down of facility for all special functions in
accordance with requests submitted online.
14.
Reset and adjust building controls for automatic lighting and HVAC systems.
15.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
9/1/09
LEAD CUSTODIAN
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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Basic recordkeeping techniques.
Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work.
Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in
a variety of procedural situations.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.
Learn and apply knowledge of schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used
in custodial work.
Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order and provide proper security.
Perform minor, non-technical repair.
Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
Communicate effectively with others.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Work as a member of a team.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
ethnic and disability issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one year closely
related and one year directly related work experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver license.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Custodians, substitute custodians and student workers.
CONTACTS:
Coworkers, college personnel and public.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Moderate physical labor including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects
weighing up to 75 pounds; frequent to constant standing, walking, bending, kneeling and
stooping while performing a variety of general maintenance work including minor equipment
repair/replacement, cleaning, moving furniture or equipment, etc.; repetitive use of upper
extremities on a regular basis; ability to operate electric cart to travel and/or to pick-up/deliver
supplies to a variety of locations on campus; subject to occasional travel to various District
locations to work.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
9/1/09
LEAD CUSTODIAN
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EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals from diverse
backgrounds; ability to personally interact and communicate appropriately with students, staff
and/or faculty on a regular, on-going basis; ability to effectively work alone or as a crew member
on a variety of assigned tasks while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily works in indoor environment with limited exposure to inclement weather during travel
to and from assigned work areas; work while wearing personal protection equipment; exposure
to fumes from commercial cleaning products and noise from vacuums and other cleaning
equipment; may work at any District location during day and/or evening hours including
weekends on an as-needed basis.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
9/1/09