Custodian- Part Time

Greater Vallejo Recreation District; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 25,830 - 26,863; Part time

Job summary

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is seeking a part-time Custodian in the Recreation Department to ensure cleanliness at multiple community centers. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintaining building facilities, and performing minor maintenance tasks.

Ideal candidates have custodial experience and can work independently while following safe work practices. Flexibility and effective communication skills are essential for this role.

The position offers a salary ranging from $18.75 to $19.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Familiar with safe work practices involving toxic chemicals.
• Ability to interpret instructions and warning labels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned building.
• Replenish restroom and supply room materials.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of janitorial maintenance methods

Ability to operate janitorial equipment

Effective communication skills

Education

Two years of custodial experience

Job description

Job Announcement

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District invites applications for a Custodian - Part Time position in the Recreation Department.

Job Details: Job opening date: June 10, 2026. Location: Multiple Community Centers. Salary: $18.75 to $19.50 per hour. Age requirement: 18 years old.

Definition

Perform a variety of cleaning activities in District buildings and facilities; set up rooms for meetings and special events; provide supplies and equipment for the performance of duties; maintain grounds outside of assigned building; and perform a variety of related technical tasks as assigned.

Supervision

Receives general supervision from the Recreation Coordinator or other higher level staff.

Essential Functions

1. Maintain cleanliness of assigned building; empty and clean trash receptacles; dust and clean office furniture; clean interior and exterior windows and glass doors; disinfect and clean bathroom areas; sweep and scrub floors; strip, seal, wax and buff tile floors.
2. Replenish supplies and materials in restrooms and supply room.
3. Vacuum traffic areas; spot and shampoo carpets.
4. Clean kitchen areas including stoves, vents, sinks, floors and counters.
5. Ensure areas being cleaned are safe; set out warning signs for wet or slippery areas.
6. Perform security checks of buildings and facilities; observe and report unauthorized persons in building.
7. Prepare center for user groups; ensure rooms are clean and free of safety hazards; set up tables and chairs as directed.
8. Perform minor maintenance functions including touch‑up painting, minor carpentry, minor plumbing, change light bulbs, and other repair activity.
9. Perform outside yard work around assigned building.
10. Maintain walkways and entrances around buildings.
11. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial maintenance.
• The use of toxic chemicals.
• Safe work practices.

Ability

• Operate power and non‑powered janitorial equipment.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Interpret written instructions and warning labels on cleaning chemicals.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effective interaction and communication skills with others.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical qualifications include two years of increasingly responsible custodial experience and formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions

Travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases and toxic materials.

Physical Conditions

Moderate or heavy lifting; walking or standing for prolonged periods; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.