Custodian (Extra Help)

City of Napa•Napa, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Napa is looking for a Custodian (Extra Help) to assist with maintaining its facilities. This role is crucial in ensuring that spaces remain clean, safe, and welcoming for the community and employees. This extra-help position works from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend work for special projects. Part-time extra-help positions are limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). Temporary and part-time employees are at-will and not covered by the Civil Service System. The position offers benefits such as sick leave, a temporary employee retirement plan, and potential bilingual pay.

Requirements

Equivalent to a high school diploma.
One (1) year of experience performing routine building custodial and maintenance work.
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent education.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a good driving record.
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of application.
Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Safety Focus: Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others’ safety; upholding safety standards.
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer’s perspective is a driving force behind priorities and decisions; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
Collaborating: Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
Knowledge of basic materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining buildings.
Knowledge of materials and methods used in custodial work.
Knowledge of proper use and purpose of common hand tools and equipment used in custodial work.
Knowledge of cleaning solvents, soaps, and waxes used in custodial work, as well as their proper use according to state and federal regulations.
Knowledge of standard safety precautions and rules used in custodial work, such as handling and disposing of hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens in accordance with safety standards.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform routine building maintenance tasks, involving minor repairs on equipment and facilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to lift, carry, and pull equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push or pull heavy equipment.
Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions.
Ability to work outside and indoors, in all weather conditions.
Ability to work irregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Ability to read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

Nice To Haves

Custodial and building maintenance experience in a public setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizing cleaning solutions and agents in a proper and safe manner.
Emptying waste baskets and removing trash in and around City facilities.
Performing all aspects of floor maintenance on carpets, hardwood, tile and various other floor surfaces.
Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and replenishing cleaning supplies as needed.
Washing windows, walls and other surfaces, dusting and cleaning furniture and fixtures in buildings, restrooms and elevators.
Cleaning sidewalks and walkways and removing debris from adjacent grounds, parking lots, and parking garages.
Operating motor vehicles and other equipment required for carrying out work assignments.
Performing minor maintenance work such as replacing light bulbs.
Rearranging or relocating furniture as required for cleaning, room setups and occasional moves.
Maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies in serviceable conditions.
Performing other related duties as assigned.