Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and inspects the work of staff responsible for performing the full range of custodial duties related to the care, routine maintenance, and cleaning of all District facilities; ensures that custodial work practices, equipment, and chemical use and storage comply with applicable safety standards; coordinates custodial support for meetings, special events, and classroom moves; assists in the planning of new District construction by recommending standard fixtures and appropriate custodial facilities in order to optimize custodial services for new facilities; and performs related work as required.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from a classified administrator.   Exercises direct and general supervision over custodial staff. 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS 
This is the full supervisory-level class in Custodial Services. Incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of custodial staff either directly or through lead workers.  Performance of supervisory-level work requires the use of considerable independent judgment, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.   The incumbent also regularly performs custodial duties during peak workload periods or employee absences.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade. 
AND 
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible custodial or janitorial experience, INCLUDING two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience, preferably for an organization with multiple locations. 

• One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
• If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application.

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work methods and procedures.
• Principles, practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials of custodial work.
• Applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations.
• Basic principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.
• Contemporary issues of inclusion, social justice, diversity, access, and equity as related to higher education.
• Safe work practices pertaining to custodial services, including safe driving rules and practices and safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools, and equipment.
• Modern office practices, procedures, technology, and computer equipment and applications, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty, representatives of outside organizations, and members of the public, including individuals of diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and sexual orientation.

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned program areas.
• Supervise, train, plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Identify problems, research and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solution. 
• Perform custodial duties and operate related equipment safely and effectively. 
• Develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment. 
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Maintain accurate databases, records, and files.
• Effectively manage priorities in complex and diverse operational units.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.  
 

1. Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of staff in the custodial activities for all District buildings and facilities; assists in selection and promotion; trains staff in work methods and procedures; provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff; determines staffing needs and recommends staffing levels for assigned activities and projects; sets performance standards and evaluates employees performance; coaches employees toward improved performance as needed; recommends and implements disciplinary procedures.
2. Monitors work order requests received, assigns work orders to staff, and closes out orders once completed; coordinates custodial services both on and off District facilities, including moving of furniture and equipment and setting up for meetings and special events; receives complaints from students, faculty, and staff, and resolves them or refers them to appropriate unit, such as Maintenance or Information Technology.
3. Trains staff in safe work procedures and in the safe operation and use of equipment and supplies; coordinates with safety officer the removal from District facilities of hazardous or infectious material; maintains required Safety Data Sheets (SDS) according to regulations; ensures District adherence to applicable safety standards.
4. Makes regular or special inspections of custodial tools, equipment, and related items for cleanliness, safety, appearance, operating effectiveness, and needed repair or replacement.
5. Monitors inventory and maintains adequate levels of custodial supplies, equipment, and chemicals.
6. Administers custodial budget; purchases needed supplies, equipment, and services; develops specifications, identifies vendors, and obtains quotes on custodial equipment, supplies, and chemicals for District facilities.
7. Provides custodial support in emergency situations as necessary.

SALARY SCHEDULE: SCCDAA - Administrators

This position is a classified exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor Standard Act and California Education Code Section 88020. The employee holding this position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE: Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date, including a current resume, and unofficial transcripts showing awarded degree(s) and completion date, as well as any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.

A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.


Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.


Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP):

More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program website.