Custodian (Hourly)

City of Chula Vista•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

Performs custodial duties to clean and maintain assigned buildings and facilities, minor building and equipment repairs, and setup and removal of tables, chairs, and equipment for special events, activities, and meetings. This is the journey level in the Custodian series. Incumbents begin with routine duties under close supervision and, as they gain experience, are expected to perform the full range of assigned duties with increasing independence. The position is distinguished from Lead Custodian, which performs advanced journey-level work with greater independence and specialized knowledge and leads a designated shift or crew. This is a part-time, non-benefited, unclassified hourly position limited to 919 employment hours per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), averaging fewer than 30 service hours per work week. Hours may vary from 0 to 16 per week depending on department staffing needs. Hourly employees are at-will, are not eligible for benefits, and are not subject to Civil Service Rules, but are subject to City policies and procedures. The position may be assigned to the Chula Vista Police Department as needed. Successful candidates assigned there must undergo a thorough pre-employment background investigation.

Requirements

Education or training sufficient to read and write English at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Knowledge of custodial methods, materials, and equipment; safe work practices, including personal protective equipment; the City's waste management plan; and English.
Ability to perform general custodial duties and safely operate custodial equipment and use cleaning materials efficiently.
Ability to use tools for minor maintenance work.
Ability to learn how to handle bloodborne pathogens and properly use personal protective equipment.
Ability to work effectively at remote locations without direct supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written English instructions, including written diagrams.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; overtime and off-hours shifts as needed for emergencies or departmental efficiency; and on-call on a rotating basis.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and maintain effective working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.
Ability to work tactfully and effectively with various cultural and ethnic groups.
Ability to walk or stand for long periods; bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, stretch, and reach continuously; and lift or carry 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to see and hear within the normal range, with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

Some custodial or related experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and seal floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets.
Dust and polish furniture, metalwork, and woodwork.
Empty and clean waste and recycling receptacles; clean and sanitize restrooms; replenish supplies.
Set up rooms and facilities for meetings and City functions using written diagrams.
Lock and unlock doors and check the security of assigned facilities.
Drive City vehicles between City facilities.
Pressure wash building exteriors and wash windows.
Remove work-related hazardous waste materials and identify and label chemicals according to OSHA requirements.
Perform minor building and equipment maintenance and repairs.
Operate and properly maintain standard equipment used in the work.
Maintain flags and repair flagpole equipment.
Keep work-related records.
Assist with inter-office moves by moving furniture and equipment.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other City employees, and the public using good customer service principles.
Perform related duties as assigned.