Custodian II

City of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian II performs a variety of custodial and maintenance work at City buildings and facilities. The role includes event setup, breakdown, and furniture changes; custodial duties; minor building and equipment repairs; and public contact. Work is performed under immediate or general supervision from a Custodial Supervisor, Senior Custodian, or higher-level departmental personnel. A Custodian II differs from a Custodian I by having responsibility for event arrangements, minor repairs and maintenance, and public contact. Candidates must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, a polygraph test, a credit check, and a drug use history. Employees must complete a 12-month probationary period at a satisfactory performance level before gaining permanent status.

Requirements

One year of experience performing routine building custodial and maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of basic materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining buildings.
Knowledge of custodial materials and methods, common hand tools and equipment, cleaning solvents, soaps and waxes, and standard custodial safety precautions and rules.
Knowledge of good public relations etiquette.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine building maintenance tasks and minor repairs on equipment and facilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Ability to lift, carry, and pull equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and to push or pull heavy equipment.
Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work irregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Ability to read and write English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Successful completion of a background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and drug use history.

Responsibilities

Set up, assemble, move, and take down chairs, tables, and other furniture for meetings, banquets, and events according to written instructions or oral directions.
Rearrange furniture for different uses and times of day as requested.
Refer clients and facility users to appropriate personnel to resolve furniture arrangements or other problems.
Assemble and hang or place items such as bulletin boards, chalkboards, and game tables.
Clean floors, rugs, carpets, restrooms, furniture, windows, and other facility areas; empty waste receptacles.
Perform minor routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities as part of custodial work.
Operate hand tools, cleaning tools, and equipment used to maintain and clean buildings and facilities.
Sweep and wash exterior walkways and facility entrances.
Lock and unlock building doors.
Monitor equipment and supply inventory and recommend needed orders.
Report safety and sanitary hazards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.