Custodian - Airports Department - City of Fresno

Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board•Fresno, CA

About The Position

The City of Fresno is hiring Custodians to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces across City facilities. The current vacancy is in the Airports Department, with additional positions in the Animal Center and Transportation departments. Duties and schedules may vary by assignment. The eligible list will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies for three months after it is created, with the option to extend at the City's discretion. Custodians perform cleaning and building-support tasks, including floor care, restroom cleaning, waste removal, window and wall washing, and operation of cleaning equipment. The role may also involve moving furniture, minor maintenance, securing buildings, and transporting supplies. Animal Center assignments involve working around animals and may include cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, feeding and exercising animals, and safely handling or restraining them using approved practices and protective equipment. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED and six months of paid janitorial or custodial experience. Selection includes a job-related written examination. Candidates considered for hire must pass a department interview and Department of Justice fingerprinting; candidates for Airports Department positions must also pass an extensive background investigation.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent GED completion.
Six months of paid experience performing janitorial or custodial work.
Complete the work experience section with detailed duties, dates, and weekly hours for each position, specifying duties related to janitorial or custodial work.
A valid Class C California Driver's License may be required; candidates considered for hire may need to provide proof of a valid license and a current driving record.
Successfully pass a department interview and Department of Justice fingerprinting prior to employment.
Candidates considered for the Airports Department must successfully pass an extensive background investigation and Department of Justice fingerprinting.
Pass the job-related written examination to qualify for the eligible list.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors.
Clean restrooms and replenish supplies.
Empty trash and pick up litter around buildings.
Wash windows, walls, and blinds.
Operate cleaning and floor care equipment.
Move and arrange furniture for events.
Perform minor maintenance and adjust thermostats.
Lock and unlock doors and conduct security checks.
Transport supplies and materials as needed.
Perform related duties as required.
For Animal Center assignments, assist with cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, food dishes, and equipment; feed and exercise animals; and handle or restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols and practices and personal protective equipment.

Benefits

City contributions toward monthly PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and dependents.
Flexible spending account for health and dependent-care expenses.
Voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.
Vacation leave accrual of 8–15 hours per month.
Eight hours of sick leave per month, available after 90 days.
Supplemental sick leave of 40 hours per fiscal year, with an 80-hour lifetime maximum.
Ten City-observed annual holidays, plus a birthday holiday and two personal days.
Short-term disability through the California SDI program.
Bilingual premium of $100 per month.
Eligible retirees may use remaining sick leave and other applicable leave balances to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses tax-free, subject to the stated terms.
City of Fresno Retirement Systems benefits, with reciprocity with other public California systems and vesting after five years of service.
Optional Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) for eligible employees.