About the role#
This position is for students currently enrolled in the Transition to Independent Living program at Taft College. You will support various campus departments through a wide range of tasks. This is a paid, on-site role with rolling availability.
What you'll do#
Your daily tasks depend on your assigned department. You may help with:
- Food service: Preparing meals, making pizzas, taking orders, busing tables, and using commercial dishwashers.
- Custodial and grounds: Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, raking, and garbage collection.
- Office support: Operating shredders, preparing mailings, maintaining supplies, and delivering messages.
- Retail and inventory: Sorting and pricing merchandise, managing inventory, and operating cash registers.
- Childcare support: Monitoring children, assisting with meals and snacks, and leading group games under teacher supervision.
- Technical support: Cleaning and imaging computers, installing software, and replacing ink or toner cartridges.
- Library and vehicle maintenance: Checking out books, shelving materials, and cleaning vehicle interiors and exteriors.
What you'll need#
- You must be enrolled in the Transition to Independent Living program at Taft College.
Location & details#
- Location: Taft, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time student worker.
About Taft College
Taft College is a government agency that provides higher education programs in Taft, California. Founded in 1922, the institution focuses on transfer pathways and career and technical education. It also offers basic skills training and student services to meet the needs of community learners. The college employs between 201 and 500 people.
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