Student Employment Work Study
Student Employment & Work Study is available to currently enrolled students at Porterville College. Our purpose is to coordinate the hiring of on-campus job placement and various off-campus placements funded by Porterville College by the Federal Work Study Program, Campus Work Study Program, and CalWORK's Work Study Program.
It is our goal to provide students with vital employment experience, supplemental income, and an accommodating schedule while working toward a degree or certificate.
Job Openings
Custodial Student Assistant
Job Description
A custodial assistant is expected to help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment
in campus
facilities. Responsibilities typically include: The role emphasizes attention to detail,
respect for campus property, and providing a positive experience for students, staff,
and visitors.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Assisting with routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and emptying trash. Supporting custodial staff with setup and breakdown for events or classrooms.
- Reporting maintenance or safety issues promptly.
- Following proper safety procedures and using cleaning equipment responsibly.
- Demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and professionalism while working independently
or as part of
a team
Preferred Skills/Courses
- Team Worker
- Task Driven
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Motivated
Learning Objectives/Work Experience Benefits
A student worker serving as a custodial assistant is expected to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment by performing routine cleaning tasks, assisting with event setups, and following proper safety procedures. The objectives of this role include supporting daily operations, developing strong work habits such as punctuality and reliability, and learning proper cleaning techniques while contributing to a positive experience for students and staff. In addition to earning income, student workers benefit from gaining hands-0n work experience, building transferable skills like time management and problem-solving, and enjoying flexible scheduling that accommodates academic commitments. This position also offers opportunities to network with staff and supervisors, which can lead to valuable references and future employment prospects.
Hours and Compensation
- Flexible hours
- Monday – Friday
- Up to 15 hours per week
- Compensation rate: Minimum wage
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled in at least 6 units at Porterville College
- Completion of the FAFSA
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
- Eligibility determined by Financial Aid Office
Welcome Center Student Assistant
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, file management, and organizing documents
- Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by responding to inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth office operations and assist with workflow management
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or office management
- Adapt to changing priorities and assist with various office tasks based on workload demands.
Preferred Skills/Courses
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Proficiency
- Confidentiality
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
Learning Objectives/Work Experience Benefits
Working as a student worker in the Welcome Center offers valuable learning opportunities and work experience benefits, including:
- Professional office experience in a higher education setting. Development of administrative, customer service, and technical skills. Awareness of confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Enhancement of problem-solving and adaptability skills.
- Collaboration and teamwork experience.
- Professional networking within the institution.
- Understanding of higher education processes and policies
Hours and Compensation
- Flexible hours
- Monday – Friday
- Up to 15 hours per week
- Compensation rate: Minimum wage
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled in at least 6 units at Porterville College
- Completion of the FAFSA
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
- Eligibility determined by Financial Aid Office
Cashier - Swap Meet Foundation Office
Job Description
- Knowledge of cash handling
- Collect entry and vendor fees
- Make and provide receipts
- Track customer entry and counts
- Ability to multi-task and cross train as needed
- Customer service oriented
- Serve as ambassador to customers as needed
- Cash reconciliation
- Clean and maintain workstation & break areas
- Support event safety and rules
- Maintain event grounds
Custodial - Swap Meet Foundation Office
Job Description
- Support event setup
- Customer service oriented
- Serve as ambassador to customers as needed
- Support event safety and rules
- Ability to multi-task and cross train as needed
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance:
- Hourly bathroom checks and restocking
- Hourly bathroom sanitation
- Trash removal
- Maintain event grounds
- Clean and maintain workstation & break areas
Forms
- Direct Deposit form
- Application for Student Employment
- Completion of the WTE Training and Student Orientation
Note regarding the Direct Deposit and Payroll process: Student payroll is processed on the 1st of every month in the form of a check. To receive Direct Deposit, submit the Direct Deposit form to the Financial Aid Office.
For Work Study Supervisors
To access the Student Worker Request Form and Student Worker Evaluation Form, please go to the Porterville College Portal.
