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Posted: 28-Apr-26
Location: Claremont, California,
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: REQ-8074
PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, the Building Attendant I performs intermediate-level duties related to the housekeeping operations in a Science Education Center. Performs routine and non-routine duties, participates in set-up and breakdown for special events, and moves furniture. Performs a variety of cleaning tasks requiring physical fitness, safe working practices around lab related chemicals and materials, knowledge of cleaning chemicals, methods, procedures, and supplies and equipment. Maintains facilities in clean, orderly, and safe condition.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.
- Cleans offices, classrooms, science labs and related materials, lecture halls, rest rooms and performs periodic and annual cleaning services/duties.
- Scrubs and refinish floors and/or carpets; refinish hard, resilient, and wood floors; operates mechanical floor cleaners, polishers, and carpet cleaning equipment.
- Disposes of trash, recyclables, and other debris. Removes graffiti.
- Performs furniture set-up and breakdown for meetings and special events.
- Services dispensing machines; activates and deactivates electronic alarm systems; secures facilities.
- Requests cleaning supplies and materials.
- Maintains well-stocked and organized supply closets and carts.
- Participates in emergency response activities.
- Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.
- Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonableaccommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
- Must possess knowledge of maintenance, use, safe operation, and repair of cleaning supplies, tools andequipment. Must have knowledge of cleaning chemicals. Must have knowledge of safe working methods andprocedures.
- Requires the ability to follow safe housekeeping instructions specific to a science building operation.
- Requires ability to learn proper use of fire extinguishers.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, lift up to 50 pounds, with team lift orwith material handling equipment.
- Climb ladders up 10 feet with assistance and up to eight feet unassisted and be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to effectively and efficiently clean and maintain an assigned area within a predetermined timeschedule.
- Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written directions in the English language.
- Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Must have ability to work well without continuous supervision.
- Must wear uniforms and safety equipment as required.
- Required to satisfactorily complete a post-offer functional capacity test.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job.
Minimum of two years of previous experience in custodial or building maintenance assignments.
Employees in the Facilities department will be issued and must wear uniforms while performing the job.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
May require a valid U.S. driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Colleges' insurance carrier.
OTHER:
HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a regular status, full-time, benefits-eligible, non-exempt position.
The scheduled hours for this position are Monday-Friday 2:30 pm-11 pm. Hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department. Must be available to work rotational weekends and special weekend events as required by the College.
Hourly rate range: $19.50-$20.50. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 50 pounds, for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books, and packages.
At-Will Employment
Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
