Custodian

City of Fresno•Fresno, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fresno is hiring Custodians to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces across City facilities. This hands-on role involves custodial work and may include minor maintenance, furniture moving, and facility security tasks. Duties and schedules may vary by assignment. The current vacancy is in the Airports Department, with positions also existing in the Animal Center and Transportation departments. An 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 assigned to the Animal Center work around animals, primarily dogs and cats, and may encounter unpleasant odors and noises, allergens, animal interactions, and possible zoonotic disease exposure. Those assignments may also involve humane and safe animal handling and restraint under approved protocols, use of personal protective equipment, cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, food dishes, and equipment, and feeding and exercising animals. Candidates must meet the stated education and experience requirements by the filing deadline. Selection includes a job-related written examination. Candidates certified for hire must also complete the applicable department interview and fingerprinting process; candidates considered for the Airports Department must additionally pass an extensive background investigation.

Requirements

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 title held, specifying duties related to janitorial or custodial work.
A valid Class C California Driver's License may be required.
Selected eligible candidates must successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process before employment.
Candidates certified for consideration by the Airports Department must successfully pass a department interview, extensive background investigation, and Department of Justice fingerprinting process.
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.
For Animal Center assignments, handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols and practices; assist with cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, food dishes, and equipment; and feed and exercise animals.
Perform related duties as required.