Custodian

City of Montclair; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

City of Montclair is seeking a dependable janitorial worker to maintain cleanliness in city buildings, rooms for events, and recreational spaces. The role requires routine cleaning tasks, room setup, and ensuring facilities are ready for use by staff and the public.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid California driver’s license. A police background check is required to remain in good standing with the Montclair Police Department.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or G.E.D. required.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of insurability required.
• Employees must pass a police background as a condition of employment and maintain clearance to work in the Montclair Police Department.

Responsibilities

• Keep assigned buildings clean, orderly, and supplied with necessary paper articles.
• Prepare rooms for meetings or other activities.
• Vacuum, sweep, strip, and wax floors; wash windows, walls, and floors; move and arrange furniture for events.
• Check and secure all locks, doors, and windows; replenish supplies; ensure buildings are ready for use.
• Set up equipment for recreational buildings and rooms; assist with outdoor areas and restrooms.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safe equipment use

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

*Applicants that meet the minimum requirements will be invited to take a written examination. Candidates passing the written examination will be invited to participate in a structured oral interview.

Under supervision, keeps assigned buildings, offices, and recreation rooms clean, orderly, and supplied with necessary paper articles; prepares rooms for meetings or other activities; and performs related duties as required. This is a benefited, hourly paid position working forty (40) scheduled hours per week.

Vacuums, sweeps, strips, and waxes floors; washes windows, walls, and floors; moves and arranges furniture for meetings and other special uses; cleans and polishes furniture and counters; drains pool; cleans patio areas; cleans restrooms; cleans base boards, vents, and lobby tile as needed; maintains equipment and materials; cleans light bulbs and fixtures and replaces as needed; empties trash cans and waste paper baskets; sets up equipment for various recreational buildings and rooms; vacuums and cleans rugs; cleans kitchen areas; checks and secures all locks, doors, and windows; replenishes supplies; and ensures that all buildings are ready for use.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this class may be supervised by the Building Maintenance Supervisor or other supervisor, depending upon location of assignment.

Knowledge of

Materials, equipment, and methods used in housekeeping and janitorial work; operation of various types of cleaning equipment; proper usage of cleaning chemicals and possible reactions to mixing different compounds; and proper lifting techniques.

Skills/Abilities to:

Understand and follow oral and written directions and instructions; use equipment in a safe manner; and work independently with a minimum of supervision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from High School or G.E.D. required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In the performance of daily activities, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to two hours at a time. Must be able to reach, grasp, twist, turn, bend, climb, stoop, kneel, and squat. Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and see while working; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must be able to work at heights above 40 feet. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds. The position must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and other conditions.

LICENSES/QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of insurability required.

Employees in this class are required to perform essential job duties in the Montclair Police Department and, therefore, must pass a police background as a condition of employment. Employees in this class are required to continuously maintain clearance to work in the Montclair Police Department as an essential function of their position.