Custodian

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department is seeking a Custodian who is highly motivated, takes initiative, and has excellent oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will have previous custodial experience, the ability to work independently, and, as a team member, have a positive attitude, excellent customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two (2) years of custodial experience.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Nice To Haves

Previous custodial experience
Ability to work independently
Positive attitude
Excellent customer service
Interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Sweep, vacuum, mop, strip, seal, wax, and buff floors.
Operate a variety of cleaning equipment (e.g., carpet extractors, slow and high-speed buffers).
Clean, scrub and disinfect restrooms, showers and related areas, including toilets, urinals, sinks and other bathroom fixtures.
Maintain security of buildings by locking/unlocking doors, windows, gates, and setting alarms; raise/lower the flag as assigned.
Polish and clean furniture, wash walls and windows, clean stairwells, elevators, breakrooms, conference rooms, empty trash and recycling, and dust.
Demonstrate a full understanding of policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties.
Maintain logs, supply lists, and report any maintenance issues in a timely manner.
Routine coverage of city buildings when needed.
Performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance and operations work in support of City departments or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools, supplies and equipment for assignment; performs work following established safety policies and procedures.
Operates and maintains assigned equipment, tools and supplies; performs basic inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; cleans and performs preventative maintenance; and monitors need for replacement or advanced repair/maintenance work.
Plans, monitors, and reviews inventory and supply needs; places orders or requests based on requirements.
Maintains activity logs, records, work orders, and related reports.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Emptying trash and recycling containers; Cleaning and sanitation of restrooms; Polishing and maintenance of fixtures and furniture; Stripping/waxing floors; Shampooing carpet; Attending to unplanned spills and clean-up tasks; Opening and securing buildings; Setting up and taking down flags; Maintaining logs and reporting maintenance issues.