Custodian

Custodian

Salary

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Location

Main Campus, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy., Napa, CA

Job Type

Classified (Full-time)

Job Number

2026-00023

Department

Facilities Services

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Napa Valley College is seeking a Custodian for the Facilities Services department.

The incumbent in this position will be conducting the daily cleaning and maintenance of the College facilities and grounds; using cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the interior and exterior of the facilities looking clean; responding to request for minor repairs; performing routine cleaning task ensuring assigned spaces are prepared for the next day; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; maintaining campus safety; and monitoring assigned site(s) to minimize property damage, loss and liability exposure.

This job reports to the Director, Facilities Services.

This is a full-time, 12-months-per-year, classified position. The salary has an appropriate placement on range 3 of the current Classified Salary Schedule. The starting salary range is $44,789 to $51,848/year, with future steps up to $63,021/year. Placement is made based on experience. The college offers a fringe benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, employee assistance program, and public employee retirement system membership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Cleans campus spaces, pool and ground areas utilizing chemicals and materials that meet OSHA compliance standards (e.g. restrooms, classrooms, locker rooms, conference rooms, offices, receptacles, trash cans, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary and safe environment.
• Inspects campus facility for daily operation (e.g. building access doors, security system, restrooms, trash and garbage cans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in a clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintains supplies used to perform cleaning duties (e.g. chemical solutions, paper products, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Performs minor maintenance (e.g. automatic scrubbers, buffers, vacuum cleaners, fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or facility components are in safe and working order.
• Prepares campus facility for daily operations for the purpose of ensuring campus facilities are operational and ready for occupancy.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms, emergency custodial calls, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintain a safe, functioning educational environment.
• Sets-up and takes down furniture, equipment, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that rooms are set-up in accordance with instructions for classroom activities, campus activities, special events, and meetings.
• Transports equipment, supplies, and campus waste for the purpose of maintaining effective operation of facilities.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. security building checks, responding to emergency requests, monitoring facilities during special events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the campus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices and procedures; and handling hazardous materials such as bodily fluids and strong chemicals.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; health standards for handling biohazards like bodily fluids and strong chemicals: job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; job-related equipment; and record keeping and record retention practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team and independently; analyzing issues and determining appropriate course of action; applying material handling techniques; being available on-call; displaying mechanical aptitude; organizing tasks; setting priorities; working extended hours, some weekends and evenings; solving problems; working with frequent interruptions; and demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of community college students.

Responsibility:

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 65% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Job requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Experience:

One (1) year of job-related experience.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid CA Drivers License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Education / Training:

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances:

Criminal Background Clearance

Tuberculosis Clearance

Physical Capacities Test Clearance

Title 8, USC, Section 1324-A requires verification of eligibility for employment in the United States.

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to prioritize work and multi-task.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A. Applicants must complete the online application through SchoolJobs.com. All elements of the application, including the education and work experience sections and supplemental questions, must be submitted in order for the application to be considered complete. Napa Valley College evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not attach resumes and cover letters.

Internal applicants are still required to submit a complete online application for this position. This includes the submission of transcripts.

B. Applicants must attach the following to complete the application process:

Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate or legible copies of transcripts verifying college work, if applicable.

Foreign Transcripts: Napa Valley College requires that individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement, even if the foreign transcript has previously been accepted by a different college or university in the United States. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Please click here (Download PDF reader) for a list of approved organizations.

It is important that your application reflects all of your relevant education and experience. Please note that applications will be rejected if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Transcripts are the only attachments allowed so we may verify that the minimum education qualification has been met.

All required application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the filing deadline. Please do not submit material not requested. Application materials submitted become the property of Napa Valley College and the Department of Human Resources cannot copy, return, or transfer material to other positions. Any expenses incurred in connection with the initial interview will be the responsibility of the candidate. The college will reimburse certain travel expenses associated with second interviews (if applicable), depending on distance of travel.

The District will not accept materials by e-mail, fax, or mail for this position.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Department of Human Resources.

Napa Valley College, an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace and requires that employees abide by that policy.

For more information, contact the Department of Human Resources:

2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway

Napa, CA 94558

(707) 256-7100

jobline@napavalley.edu

For technical support, please call (855) 524-5627.

The college offers a fringe benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, employee assistance program, and public employee retirement system membership.

Information pertaining to specific benefit allotments can be found on the Regular Classified Salary Schedule.

Visit our Benefits page for more information regarding district-sponsored health benefits and to obtain information about our health benefit providers. For other specific questions related to benefits, contact the Department of Human Resources at (707) 256-7100.

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Describe your experience which qualifies you for the position of Custodian. Include any custodial experience you have working for a school district or other public agency. (Limit your response to 300 words.)

02

Describe in detail the steps you would follow to strip and finish a resilient tile floor. (Limit your response to 300 words.)

03

Please list the chemical line with which you are most familiar. (Limit your response to 300 words.)

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Describe the specific tools, machines, and equipment (type, brand, size) you have used in custodial positions, including swimming pool maintenance. (Limit your response to 300 words.)

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This job involves multiple tasks that must be completed in specific time periods. Describe how you prioritize your work to get everything completed in a timely manner. (Limit your response to 300 words.)

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Discuss your proficiency with computer programs. Include the programs with which you are familiar, your level of proficiency with those programs, and how you have used the programs in the workplace. (Limit your response to 300 words.)

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Describe your experience working with or serving individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and race/ethnic backgrounds and what you learned from the experience.?Give specific examples. (Limit your response to 300 words.)

Required Question

Employer Napa Valley College

Address 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway

Napa, California, 94558

Phone (707) 256-7100

Website http://www.napavalley.edu