Custodian (Part-Time)

City of Carson • Carson, CA

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About The Position

The City of Carson is accepting applications for a part-time Custodian. Under general supervision, the Custodian performs routine and repetitive manual duties to clean buildings and facilities, maintain supply levels, and perform related duties. The recruitment remains open until the vacancy is filled and may close without notice; applications are reviewed weekly and considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The position requires general maintenance experience and the ability to perform custodial work, including cleaning floors, restrooms, windows, walls, furniture, and other surfaces; replenishing supplies; handling waste; moving equipment and furniture; and performing minor repairs. Work may involve irregular shifts or weekends, ladders and other equipment, heavy manual labor, harsh or toxic substances, loud noise, and moving mechanical parts.

Candidates must meet the stated education and experience qualifications and hold a valid California Class C driver's license. Selection includes a supplemental questionnaire, subject-matter-expert review, and an interview weighted at 100%. An employment offer is contingent on passing a pre-employment physical, background check, employment reference checks, and other required tests. New employees must take a loyalty oath.

Requirements

• Education sufficient to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• One year of full-time paid experience performing general maintenance work; experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of applicable provisions of the California Vehicle Code and of safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment safely and skillfully, make minor repairs, and care for and maintain buildings and facilities.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to work from heights, including ladders.
• Ability to meet approved minimum physical and medical standards and demonstrate the endurance, agility, and strength necessary for heavy manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license; employees will be enrolled in the DMV Government Employer Pull Notice Program.

Nice To Haves

• Custodial experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Dust, wash, or polish furniture, woodwork, metalwork, and other items.
• Sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax, and buff floors.
• Replenish supplies.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles.
• Clean restrooms.
• Wash windows and walls.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Transport, move, and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Turn out lights and lock doors and windows.
• Make minor repairs and report tools and equipment.
• Work irregular shifts or weekends as required.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed