College Maintenance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $51,046.69 - $68,821.18 Annually
Location : Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
Job Type: Classified Staff
Job Number: O-005-27
Division: Orange Coast College
Department: Admin/M&O/Cust
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition
(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)
Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking equity-minded individuals for a classified employee role as a Custodian under the Administrative Services Wing, as part of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
THE COLLEGE -
Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa, just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches, with its main campus in Costa Mesa and a campus in Newport Beach (Waterfront Campus). 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. Ideal candidates for this position will share OCC's dedication to transforming lives through education, with a strong commitment to serving a diverse and vibrant student population. We currently enroll 17,859 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 38% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African-American, 23% are Asian, less than 1% are Native American, 29% are White, and 6% are multiracial. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Orange Coast College reflects the dynamic diversity in the region.
Orange Coast College (OCC) engages in a wide range of collaborative efforts aimed at fostering a culture of educational excellence and inclusivity. With a commitment to providing high-quality academic programs and student-centered support services, OCC creates an environment where all students can thrive. As a diverse and globally-minded institution, the college takes pride in initiatives that empower student communities by promoting cultural synergy across departments, including the Office of Student Equity, the Global Engagement Center, and the Multicultural Center.
OCC is a recognized leader in preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions and holds the prestigious designations of both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The college also boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is the first community college in Southern California to offer on-campus residential housing with over 300 apartment units, further enhancing the student experience.
Orange Coast College Employee-Student Demographic Information
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THE DEPARTMENT: Custodial Services
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 that Custodial Services now operates under HHPC as a full operating Team Cleaning Operation. Under HHPC evening operations, staff work with state-of-the-art cleaning technology that staff uses to provide high levels of productivity. Custodial Services has 5 Cleaning Teams, each of which 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.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes , , and OrangeThe three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. 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. The Coast Community College District values diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism by creating a culture of inclusive excellence that uplifts employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & IMPACT
The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen its 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 on and the importance of building an inclusive culture and atmosphere of belonging.

• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Page
• Vision, Mission, Values, and Governance
• Educational Master Plan (2021-2027)

Ideal candidates for this position will share OCC's commitment to transforming lives through education, with a strong commitment to serving a diverse and vibrant student and employee population.
SummaryPerforms a variety of work in connection with the custodial and grounds cleanup at a designated campus containing classrooms, libraries, laboratories, public gathering areas, offices, conference rooms, and related facilities.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Custodian is part of a Custodial career path and is capable of being assigned to any work schedule at one or more campus locales. Custodians require a demonstrated ability to work independently adjusting standing work assignments to blend with campus needs, document MSD Sheets, and operate all equipment used in custodial work including floor care, replenish dispensers, and clean fixtures to meet sanitation requirements. Advancement potential exists for Senior Custodian and skilled maintenance positions based on position openings and compliance with job qualifications.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSpecific duties may vary among departments, divisions, and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties, as assigned:

• 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.

Qualifications and Physical Demands
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.

Abilities

• 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.

Physical Abilities

• 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.

Education and Experience

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

AND

• Evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. (California Code of Regulations Title 5 53022; Education Code Section 87360; Coast Community College District EEO Plan).

Licenses

• May require a valid driver's license

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of or proximity to materials that i