Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Director of Dietetics in Nutritional Services, this position is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, and restrooms to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for food preparation and service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing daily cleaning and disinfecting of restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and floors

• Restocking restroom supplies and replacing trash can liners

• Vacuuming carpets and mats, spot-cleaning as needed, and sweeping and mopping all hard-surface floors using color-coded mops and approved procedures

• Rotating duties such as dusting, cleaning windows and walls, sweeping building entrances, polishing surfaces, and assisting with dining room setup

The position requires strict adherence to safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The Kitchen Custodian works in a fast-paced kitchen with occasional outdoor tasks like trash disposal. The role involves heat, humidity, and cleaning chemicals, requiring PPE. Physical demands include standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and frequent bending and reaching. The custodian maintains a clean workspace and interacts professionally with staff and students. 

Special Requirements

• The position requires a background check and TB clearance prior to being hired.
• For those who do not have current eligibility or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must complete the state examination to be eligible for this position at the following link: 

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

This position requires the incumbent to work independently and cooperatively with others; demonstrate good working skills, maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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