Job Details

Location : Santa Ana, CA
Job Type: Full-Time/Swing Shift, 40 hrs/wk; 12 mos/yr
Job Number: CL25-01354
Division: SAC Administrative Services
Department: Facilities/Custodial
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
Closing Date: 3/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: California School Employees Association 579
Start Date: Contingent upon the Board of Trustee's approval.
Site: Santa Ana College
2025 CSEA Annual Salary: Grade 8: $58,193.74 - $74,387.29
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (Swing Shift)
Shift Pay Differential: 5% Swing Pay Differential
Number of Positions: 1

POSITION DETAILS
About Rancho Santiago Community College District

is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
RSCCD's student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals.

At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers.
About the Position

The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.

Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.

Class Summary
Under direction - leads custodial staff, assists in the evaluation and scheduling of the custodial staff, performs custodial duties, performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Representative Duties
Leads, inspects, and assists a crew of custodial personnel and students engaged in the cleaning of campus facilities; instructs subordinate employees in the proper and safe use of materials and equipment; moves and arranges furniture, equipment and supplies; inspects buildings to determine if proper custodial methods are being followed and standards maintained; confers with manager regarding employees; evaluates cleaning products; maintains daily time records; checks and implements schedules for employees; keeps simple records.

Organizational Relationships
This class reports to the Custodial Supervisor and leads a staff of custodians and students workers assigned to the night or day shifts.
QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in custodial work.

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: the methods, materials, supplies, and equipment used in custodial work; the methods and principles of leadership and training; the sources of information for custodial methods, equipment, and materials.

Ability to: train and lead personnel; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to work cooperatively with administrative and supervisory personnel, custodial staff, instructors, students, and others; ability to keep simple records.

Physical Requirements: performs regular custodial duties which require climbing, stamina and some heavy lifting.

License: a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Additional Qualifications
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete Rancho Santiago Community College District online application that includes the items listed below by the position's closing date. Recruitment will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

1. RSCCD Online Application
2. Resume - details all relevant education, training, and other work experience

Application Screening

Job announcements will include screening criteria to be used during screening and interviews. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Education experience (breadth and depth)
• Work experience (breadth and depth)
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Bilingual ability (if needed)
• Demonstrated experience and sensitivity to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Professional growth activities
• Specialized skills training
• Leadership skills
• Written and/or oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem Solving.

Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.
Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.
Interview

Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants.

Disability Accommodations
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Interviewing Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Recruitment Office in the Human Resources Division at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (714) ###-####.

Conditions of Employment
The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process:

1. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
3. Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District's workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.
RSCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional employment offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if RSCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Full-Time Classified Benefits
Permanent employees who work 20 or more hours per week. For a detailed Benefits summary, click

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Group Term Life Insurance
  • 1 X Annual Salary
• Life Insurance-Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Plans
  • Hyatt Legal Plans
• Additional Voluntary Plan
  • MetLife, Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
• Tax Sheltered Annuities
• Leaves
  • Vacation Leave - Days are earned per
  • Sick Leave - Twelve (12) days of absence for illness or injury with full pay for a fiscal year of service.
  • Jury Duty
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Personal Necessity Leave
  • Maternity Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Family Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Participation in School Activities of Children Leave
  • Holiday Leave
    • For the complete list of paid holidays per fiscal year, click:
• Pension Plans

Part-Time Classified Benefits
Permanent employees who work 19 or less hours per week.

• Holidays, sick days, and vacations are earned per
• Pension -
• Prorated Holiday Leave
  • For the complete list of paid holidays per fiscal year, click

Short-term/Substitute Benefits
Non-permanent temporary employees.

• Medical - The District provides HMO Single medical and dental coverage for employees who work 30 or more hours per week for three (3) consecutive months.
• Pension -