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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Casual Maintenance Custodian Assistant. Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, the Casual Maintenance Custodian Assistant serves as the worker in the duties of care and cleaning of assigned buildings and related facilities.  The incumbent may be required to travel between several City buildings during their scheduled shift.  This recruitment is to fill a position that has been designated to cover a night shift from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., including weekends.  This recruitment may also be used to fill similar casual positions throughout the City;  shifts and schedules may vary and may include daytime shifts as needed. 

This is a non-benefited casual position.  A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.

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The Custodian works under minimal supervision and incumbents are expected to perform the full realm of custodial duties, which include a variety of facility cleaning procedures and techniques.

The work schedule will be based on the needs of the department; working no more than 28 hours per week, not to exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 thru June 30).  The hours will be from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM Sunday through Thursday. You may be asked to work any combination of days within that work week. This is a temporary at-will position and does not offer benefits. Hourly rate is determined based on experience.

Position:

This is an on call, temporary, non-benefited position in our Urban Search and Rescue Warehouse in East Palo Alto working between 10-30 hours a week.  This is an entry-level position.  The incumbent will report to the Division Chief and work closely with the Logistics Specialist.  This position will provide extra help around the warehouse including:

• Assist Logistics Specialist with daily routine as needed
• Pick up supplies form local vendors
• Deliver equipment to various work sites
• Clean warehouse including restrooms, taking out trash, and grounds as needed
• Move vehicles
• Clean and wash vehicle and equipment
• Assist with inventory
• May be called to assist with deployments and training of the Urban Search and Rescue Team

In order to be eligible you must:

• Possess a valid California driver’s license and a driving record with minimal violations
• Be 18+ years of age at the time of application
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
• Must be able to carry 50-100 pounds for a short distance
• Must be capable of climbing on, under and around equipment and capable of bending and twisting using proper safety techniques
• Must be physically able to kneel, squat or crawl as needed
• Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work flexible schedules (scheduled or ad hoc)

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity of local area

To apply:      

• Complete a CalOpps application

Hiring Process:

• Application Period: 6/29/2020-until filled
• Invitations to Interview: e-mailed to best qualified applicants  as soon as a qualified pool of candidates has applied
• Selected applicants will complete a LiveScan (fingerprinting) and submit a 3 year DMV printout (https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr)

Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$25.66/hour

Not to exceed 20 hours/week

Limited to 960 hours annually

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to perform cleaning duties to maintain city buildings and facilities and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Sweep, dust, mop, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets and rugs; dust and polish woodwork fixtures, and equipment; wash windows, walls, and doors; empty and clean waste receptacles; empty recycling containers; clean restrooms and maintain supplies; clean kitchen and lunchroom areas and appliances; dust and clean air vents; Move furniture as required by for cleaning; set up rooms for special events; replace light bulbs and tubes; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; sweep exterior building entries; secure facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial maintenance.

Ability to:  Understand and follow written and oral directions; clean and care for assigned facilities in a safe and efficient manner; maintain and appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Physical capability to:  Perform sustained manual labor; lift, climb, stoop, crawl, and bend to reach work

Experience:  One year of full time custodial maintenance in public buildings or offices.

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.