Terry Janecek, a 27-year employee at Moreno Valley College, has been selected as the College’s Classified Employee of the Year. Janecek started as a substitute custodian in 1994 at Moreno Valley. He became a full-time custodian in 1996 at Norco College, transferring back to Moreno Valley College in 2000 as a custodian.

 

COVID moved Janecek into a different career path. During COVID, Janecek familiarized himself with the copying process, mailroom, warehouse and deliveries. The knowledge he sought provided an opportunity for him to be promoted to support center technician. Today, Janecek is responsible for working alongside faculty for classroom material, distribution of thousands of pieces of mail, and delivery of over 200,000 packages at the College.

 

And it isn’t just the College Janecek serves. Janecek serves the community through Pop Warner, youth basketball, and softball with his children. Each year, he volunteers for the Rancho High football team and at his previous church served as a mentor for youth groups. With his current church, Janecek serves in the ministry. He and his wife took in two great nieces for guardianship, until adopting them, despite having three grown kids. “Terry's commitment to assuring quality of life for these two young girls is a testament to the type of person he is,” Ron Kirkpatrick, director of Facilities, said. “(And) Terry's dedication for Moreno Valley College and the community shines in his work ethics, labor and the loyalty he provides.”

 

Janecek also serves as a council member, guiding the financial choices of the church. Additionally, he serves on the Management Committee for the Crossroads Experience, a non-profit organization in the Inland Empire. He is instrumental in ensuring that the venue for Crossroads Experience is set up before and taken down following their events. He also supports local elementary schools and his church by providing over 600 backpacks and school supplies to students.