Maintenance Worker I - Custodial

City of Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Deferred compensation plan

Sick leave for part-time employees

Job summary

The City of Pomona is seeking Maintenance Worker I (Custodial) in its Community Services department to help keep facilities clean and safe, including community centers and swimming facilities. This is an at-will, hourly/part-time role limited to about 20 hours per week and eligible for sick leave and workers' compensation.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to lift up to 50 lbs, follow safety protocols, and work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year of related maintenance or custodial experience.
• Possess a valid California Class 'C' driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial maintenance at various community centers including swimming facilities.
• Provide equipment set up and tear down for City sponsored events.
• Set up and monitor Community Centers' rentals.
• Identify and report building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.
• Maintain inventories of supplies; deliver supplies, equipment, and furniture to City facilities.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Custodial skills

Tools & equipment familiarity

Reading & writing English

Lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Cleaning tools & equipment

Job description

Join our team and make a difference in your community! The City of Pomona is looking for dedicated individuals to fill Maintenance Worker I (Custodial) positions in our Community Services department. As a vital member of our team, you'll contribute to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.

At the City of Pomona, we value each member of our team and offer an outstanding work environment. This is your chance to embark on a rewarding career in Community Services.

The Community Services Division has two opportunities available, which are classified as at-will, hourly/part-time positions eligible for Worker's Compensation and sick leave only. Hourly/part-time positions are limited to an average of 20 hours per week and less than 1,000 hours in a twelve (12) month period.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly reliable and detail-oriented individual. They possess excellent maintenance skills, ensuring a clean and sanitized environment. They are self-motivated and committed to safety protocols, while also being a team player who collaborates effectively with others.

Why Pomona

The City of Pomona offers a unique career opportunity to individuals wishing to impact their community positively. This position offers participation in a deferred compensation plan designated by the city. In addition, part-time employees are eligible to accrue sick leave. The City of Pomona is proud to announce competitive wages and a 5% increase in pay effective 10/1/2026.

Work Hours

Work hours will be average 20 hours per week. Some weekends and evening shifts may be required. Hours not to exceed 1,000 hours in a twelve (12) month period.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess one (1) year of related experience in maintenance and/or custodial.

License or Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class "C" driver's license and have a good driving record.

In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Familiarity with common tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, as well as, read and write basic English.
• Lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Competencies:

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.

• Provide custodial maintenance at various community centers including swimming facilities. Examples of duties include maintaining restrooms, emptying trash cans, sweeping and mopping of floors, assist with stripping and waxing hard surface floors.
• Provide equipment set up and tear down for City sponsored special events, such as mobile stages, tables, chairs, bleachers, heavy movie screens, and sound systems.
• Set up and monitor Community Centers' rentals.
• Identify and report building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.
• Maintain inventories of supplies; deliver supplies, equipment, and furniture to City facilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work hours vary by assignment and may be assigned to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; must be available to work varied work hours, weekends and holidays.

Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application, but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected. This recruitment may also establish a list for future vacancies.

To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Final candidates will be required to submit authorization for the City to run a DMV report on their behalf. These reports and driving history will be reviewed by Risk Management as part of the pre-selection process.