Custodian (3 vacancies)

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)  
Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking equity-minded individuals for a classified employee role as a Custodian within Custodial Services under the Administrative Services Wing, as part of the Maintenance and Operations Department. 
About Orange Coast College (OCC)
Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Orange Coast College (OCC) was founded in 1947 with the mission to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community. The College empowers students to achieve their goals by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs and services through pathways leading to degrees, transfers, certificates, foundational skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning.  The College promotes student development, learning, and equitable outcomes by fostering a respectful, inclusive, caring, and participatory campus climate of student engagement and academic inquiry.  
OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS).  Additionally, OCC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). 
D.E.I.A. - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism
The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. Orange Coast College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We have a strong focus and importance on D.E.I.A. and Anti-Racism (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) and will be actively listening, assessing, and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application, recruitment, and interview process.

• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Page
• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Plan (DEIA)

Orange Coast College’s Maintenance and Operations Department has worked to develop a management process for Custodial Services operations that allows them to quantify cleaning costs based on stakeholder expectations and realistic deliverables. OCC has done extensive Facility Assessment work-loading to each building to establish an adequate baseline. From this workload, we have identified opportunities to adopt best practices and optimize the cleaning process. The last part of the assessment was a quality control component that allows management to assess the impact(s) and improvements generated by this process. It will also allow for continued improvement as situations change. The work completed by OCC on this project provides a road map for future facilities management decisions as they relate to staffing, capital equipment requirements, and overall budget requirements.

The outcome of the assessment is Custodial Services now currently operates under HHPC as a full operating Team Cleaning Operation. Under HHPC evening operations staff works with state-of-the-art cleaning technology that staff uses to provide high levels of productivity. Custodial Services has 5 Team Cleaning Teams, each has five full-time employees, who together clean all of Orange Coast College's 1.1 million square feet of cleanable space, including the Coast Community College District Office and Waterfront Campus.

• Cleans, dusts, and disinfects restrooms and locker rooms including floors, stalls, toilets, urinals, and fixtures. Removes trash and waste. Cleans trash receptacles and replaces liners. Replenishes soap and towel dispensers. 
• Cleans public entry and use areas including, but not limited to hallways, stairways, and meeting rooms. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, door handles, and door push plates. 
• Sweeps and mops hard floors and baseboards, spot cleaning as necessary, and wet mopping on a regularly scheduled basis. Vacuum and spot clean carpeted areas. 
• Performs regularly scheduled cleaning of classroom, laboratory, public gathering, conference, and office areas including, but not limited to furniture, fixtures, and boards. 
• Maintains a safe and clean walkway and grounds surrounding the assigned area. Picks up litter. Empties and cleans outdoor trash. 
• Rearranges, moves, and sets furniture and equipment in place, according to established instructions and seating arrangements. May assist others in assembling furniture, removing from and properly disposing of packaging materials. 
• Sets up and takes down seating and equipment for various events, including theater and athletic venue use. May set up special equipment such as barriers, benches, bleachers, floor mats, and other equipment. 
• Participates in major cleaning projects that include, but are not limited to, carpet cleaning and floor stripping and refinishing.
• Secures internal and external entry and exit doors, ensuring that windows and lights are locked and off. 
• Communicates the need for work order requests for maintenance services to a Senior Custodian, supervisor, or other designated resource. Documents work activities and unanticipated occurrences. 
• Checks and records emergency eye wash and shower stations, fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, and emergency telephones for proper functioning or stock. 
• Inspects equipment used on a regular basis for function and required servicing. Makes minor repairs and arranges for complex repairs. 
• May perform routine minor servicing and maintenance to fixtures such as, but not limited to minor plumbing adjustments, oiling of door hinges and wall panel glide tracks, tightening of loose fixtures, repair of electrical cords, repair or replacement of dispensers, and minor carpet repairs. 
• Maintains a safe working environment in the assigned area(s), notifying the appropriate resources of safety hazards observed and/or taking action to mitigate or eliminate potential hazardous conditions. 
• Ensures that secondary containers for cleaning and other products are properly labeled. Follows Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions for handling and disposal of custodial products. 
• Reviews, orders, and maintains custodial supplies ensuring expenditures remain within the parameters of the supervisor-determined budget. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objectives of the position. 18. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics. 

Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial care and routine facilities maintenance. 
• Requires basic knowledge of daily college schedules, routines, and events. 
• Requires working knowledge of and skill at operating custodial cleaning equipment. 
• Requires working knowledge of work hazards and safe work techniques, including lifting procedures. 
• Requires basic knowledge of chemical reactions and proper safety precautions for use. 
• Requires basic knowledge of fixture, repairs. 
• Requires sufficient reading and writing ability to read work instructions and document work activity onto standardized forms. 
• Requires sufficient human relations skill to work with other Custodians and exercise courtesy when dealing with others.

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position. 
• Must be able to observe all safety precautions and procedures. 
• Must be able to operate and maintain tools and equipment in a working condition. 
• Requires the ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor. 
• Requires the ability to follow oral and written directions and to work independently and collaboratively. 
• Must be able to apply District policies and procedures. 
• Must be able to respond to emergencies. 
• Requires the ability to work various work shifts to support cleaning routines, special projects, and events. 
• Requires the ability to obtain district-sponsored Hazardous Materials Awareness training. 
• May require the ability to obtain a First Aid and CPR card within a reasonable time.

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources. 
• Essential functions will vary by position. 
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

• The position typically requires a High School diploma or GED and one year of prior custodial experience. 

• Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

• May require a valid driver's license

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of or proximity to materials that include septic and toxic substances. 

• Note:  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.   We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) 
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail, and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable). 

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4716.

Selection Procedure

• All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

• Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation will be invited to an interview.
• If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense . 

• During the interview, candidates may be asked to conduct a short oral demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise, or hands-on practical. 
• Consideration will also be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
• The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practicals. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited for a second-level interview.
• The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the final candidate. The district reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
• The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.
• The start date will be determined based on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.
• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.
• The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.

Employment Information

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
  
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes  Coastline, Community College,  Golden West College ,  and  Orange Coast College .  The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. 

Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. 

Coast Community College District Title IX:

https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx
  
This direct link 2023 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Download PDF reader)   is the 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices.  Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.