Rental Facility Custodian

City of Pinole•Pinole, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rental Facility Custodian performs standard custodial, cleaning, and minor maintenance duties in City buildings, facilities, and adjacent grounds. The role helps keep community facilities clean, safe, and ready for events and other public use, and may interact with the public by answering questions and providing basic information. Work is generally performed in an assigned area and may take place around City staff or members of the public. This is a working-level custodial classification, with maintenance activities secondary to custodial responsibilities. The position receives direct supervision from the Senior Center Administrator or other supervisory staff and does not supervise others.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Six months of experience in janitorial or custodial work.
Knowledge of proper cleaning methods and safe use of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of the use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work.
Knowledge of safety practices and equipment related to the work, basic facility maintenance techniques and materials, basic shop mathematics, and basic techniques for dealing with the public.
Skill in safely using hand tools and power equipment related to the work.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, work without close supervision in standard work situations, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Willingness to work extended shifts, weekend shifts, or emergency call-backs, and to work with potentially hazardous chemicals such as cleaning solvents.
Mobility and stamina to perform custodial and basic maintenance work, operate hand and power equipment, and stand and walk for extended periods.
Strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds with proper equipment and to set up furniture and equipment.
Vision to read printed materials and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, scrub, and polish floors; vacuum and spot-clean carpeted areas.
Dust and polish furniture and woodwork, counters, window sills, blinds, and similar fixtures.
Empty, clean, and line waste receptacles and dispose of trash.
Wash doors, windows, walls, ceilings, blinds, and furniture; polish metalwork.
Clean and disinfect restrooms and restock supplies; perform basic plumbing tasks such as replacing washers or clearing drains.
Clean lighting fixtures, replace bulbs or tubes as needed, and report additional repair needs.
Strip, seal, and buff floors.
Maintain exterior building areas, including landscaping, in a clean and orderly condition.
Secure buildings by closing windows, turning off lights, and locking doors.
Maintain equipment, materials, and supplies in proper condition and keep storage areas safe.
Follow product-label instructions when mixing or diluting cleaning agents and disinfectants.
Interact with the public in a non-disruptive manner, answer questions, and provide standard information when assigned to a public facility.
Report unauthorized persons and other security problems.
Keep basic records of work performed, timesheets, and related information.
Set up meeting rooms and rearrange furniture as needed.