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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Casual Maintenance Custodian. Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, the Casual Maintenance Custodian serves as the worker in the duties of care, upkeep, 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 through the City, shifts and schedules may vary, and may include daytime shifts as needed. 

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sweep, vacuum, shampoo, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors.
• Dust and polish fixtures and equipment up to twelve feet from floor.
• Wash windows and doors up to twelve feet from floor.
• Clean desk and countertops if cleared of items.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, place in appropriate outside bins. Move recycle bins in and out of assigned buildings as assigned.
• Clean and maintain restrooms in assigned buildings and facilities.
• Replace light bulbs up to twelve feet from floor.
• Lock and unlock doors; turn light and machines on and off; set alarms.
• Pick up papers and other debris and place in appropriate container.
• Maintain custodial supplies and equipment in each assigned building and facility.
• May perform or assist in performing minor and/or basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and building maintenance work.
• Operate light duty equipment and machinery.
• Maintain effective communication utilizing email during each assigned shift.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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 worked will be anytime between
6:00 AM to 11:30 PM, Mondays–Sundays. This is a temporary at-will position and does not offer benefits. Hourly rate is determined based on experience.

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.