Custodian

City of Montclair • Montclair, CA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, keeps assigned buildings, offices, and recreation rooms clean, orderly, and supplied with necessary paper articles; prepares rooms for meetings or other activities; and performs related duties as required. This is a benefited, hourly paid position working forty (40) scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or G.E.D. required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to two hours at a time
• Ability to reach, grasp, twist, turn, bend, climb, stoop, kneel, and squat
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City sites
• Vision to read printed materials and see while working
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
• Ability to work at heights above 40 feet
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and other conditions
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of insurability required
• Must pass a police background as a condition of employment
• Must continuously maintain clearance to work in the Montclair Police Department as an essential function of their position
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in housekeeping and janitorial work
• Knowledge of operation of various types of cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of proper usage of cleaning chemicals and possible reactions to mixing different compounds
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and instructions
• Ability to use equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision

Responsibilities

• Vacuums, sweeps, strips, and waxes floors
• Washes windows, walls, and floors
• Moves and arranges furniture for meetings and other special uses
• Cleans and polishes furniture and counters
• Drains pool
• Cleans patio areas
• Cleans restrooms
• Cleans base boards, vents, and lobby tile as needed
• Maintains equipment and materials
• Cleans light bulbs and fixtures and replaces as needed
• Empties trash cans and waste paper baskets
• Sets up equipment for various recreational buildings and rooms
• Vacuums and cleans rugs
• Cleans kitchen areas
• Checks and secures all locks, doors, and windows
• Replenishes supplies
• Ensures that all buildings are ready for use

Benefits

• Benefited

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED