CUSTODIAN

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

Job summary

The City of Torrance is seeking a Custodian to join the General Services Team. You will perform routine cleaning of City buildings, maintain clean offices, conference rooms, and other facilities, and operate various cleaning equipment.

Candidates must be able to read instructions, hold a valid California Class C driver's license, and show reliability, a strong work ethic, and flexibility for rotating day and night shifts. Overtime may be available.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Stable work history with reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Willingness to work rotating day/night shifts.
• Must be able to work in a physically active environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, meeting rooms, and common areas to keep facilities orderly.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment as needed.
• Operate standard cleaning equipment and maintain buildings secured.
• Assist with window washing and general upkeep.
• Rotate between shifts and comply with overtime when available.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Flexibility

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Job description

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Custodian to be part of the General Services Team!

ACCEPTING THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026, AT 8 A.M.

The Department

The mission of the Department of General Services is to provide quality services that support City departments in a manner which enable them to carry-out their community missions; to provide these services in a cost-effective and efficient manner which best serves the operational needs of City departments and the community. Responsibilities of the General Services Department include Airport Administration, Building Maintenance, Central Services, Cultural Arts Center Administration, Custodial, Fleet Services, Graffiti Abatement Program, HVAC / Electrical, and Warehouse.

The Position

Custodians perform routine cleaning duties, maintaining City buildings in a clean, orderly and secure condition. This position cleans offices, conference and meeting rooms; moves or sets up furniture, files and other office equipment; and operates various types of powered floor maintenance equipment.

Custodians also wash windows and walls; dust furniture, woodwork, and fixtures; raise and lower flags on City buildings; maintain security, and keep City buildings locked during non-working hours.

Note: Custodians will be assigned to work day or night shifts and must be available to work rotating and varying shifts. This position provides an opportunity for overtime work when available.

Education and Experience:

Applicants must be able to read well enough to follow directions for the safe use of a wide variety of cleaning materials and equipment.

License and/or Certificates:

A valid California Class C driver's license.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• A strong customer service orientation;
• A strong work ethic;
• A work history of stability, reliability, dependability, punctuality, and flexibility;
• A self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision;
• The ability to be proactive and search out projects; and
• Willingness to work in a physically active environment.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Written Test:

Weighted 50% (Tentatively scheduled on September 9, 2026)

Performance Exam: Qualifying

(Tentatively scheduled on October 2, 2026)

Oral Exam: Weighted 50%

(Tentatively scheduled on October 2, 2026)

Custodians will be rotationally assigned to various City Departments as determined by operational needs, including the Police Department. In accordance with the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) Polices, Practices, and Procedures, Section 1.9.2, candidates who receive a conditional job offer for this position will be subject to a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal offender record information search. This will include both a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint-based criminal offender record information search. Assignment to the Police Department will occur within the first three months of hire.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s).

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!