Custodian, PT

City-of-Oakland,-Ca; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement plan

457(b)

ROTH 401(k)

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Oakland is seeking a part-time Custodian to join the Public Works Department. The role involves custodial duties, basic maintenance, and responding to cleaning requests to keep City facilities safe and healthy.

You will work under supervision, perform routine cleaning, and support public programs through clean facilities and reliable service. This position supports the community and offers a pathway to longer-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety standards and cleaning methods.
• One year of full-time experience in building cleaning.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Clean the outside perimeter of the building.
• Dump trash and maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors to maintain appearance.
• Clean and stock restrooms and common areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Health & safety

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Eighth grade completion

Tools

Custodial tools

Job description

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. This posting is specific to the permanent part time position in the City of Oakland.

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill multiple Custodian, PT (Part-Time) vacancies within the Public Works Department. Incumbents perform a variety of custodial duties in assigned buildings and perform minor maintenance as required, they respond to request for enhanced cleaning and sanitizing to prevent the spread of germs and virus and ensure clean safe and healthy buildings. Incumbents perform heavy routine cleaning, recycling, moving and setting-up of furniture, and other general custodial duties. The Custodian receives general supervision from a Custodian Supervisor & Custodial Services Supervisor I.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledgeable of health and safety standards and cleaning methods, custodial tools, equipment, and best practices.
• Timely, reliable, dependable, consistent, and thorough.
• Multifaceted, and can complete various tasks including cleaning and disinfecting of offices, bathrooms, kitchens, perform stripping and waxing of floors, and able to perform trash and recycling duties.
• A team player, self-motivated and able to work independently, but can collaborate on shared tasks or projects, and willing to share their knowledge and expertise in a positive way to help boost morale and productivity.
• Flexible and able to shift priorities to respond to urgent requests or tasks.
• An active listener and communicator that can take directions in verbal or written form and can communicate respectfully and effectively with their peers, supervisor, officials, and customers.
• Adaptable and willing to learn with the ever changing environment. Custodial work is routine in nature, but we are always looking for ways to be more effective and efficient.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Cleaning the outside perimeter of the building.
• Dumping trash.
• Stripping, waxing, and buffing floors.
• Cleaning and stocking restrooms.
• Cleaning and restocking supplies in common areas.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a professional team responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and healthy facilities.
• Your work will support programs at City facilities which positively impacts the quality of life for Oakland residents including children, seniors, and adults.
• You'll take pride in knowing that the effort you put into your work supports your teammates, enabling all of you to work together effectively and make a meaningful difference for the community.
• You can build a long-term career while learning new skills.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You are expected to be flexible and to be able to prioritize your workload to address unexpected situations.
• You may encounter vandalism, damage, graffiti and other challenges in your day-to-day work.
• You may be asked to cover a shift or area that is unfamiliar, and you may be asked to work longer hours, when needed.

Competencies Required:

• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Attention to detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Professional and Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job risks and safety hazards.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.

Minimum Requirements for Application:

• Education: Successful completion of the eighth grade.
• Experience: One year of full-time experience in building cleaning work.
• License or Certificate / Other Requirements: Possession ofa valid California Driver's License.

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules (per Charter Section 902f).

All applications received will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be considered for this role.

What's in it for you?

• Vacation and Sick leave
• Health,Dental, and Vision
• Retirement
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Workers-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.