Custodian

$4,626 - $5,623 per month

Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply by Monday, April 1, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a Custodian to work at our Al Boro Community Center (Pickleweed). Under direct supervision, this position performs routine cleaning duties in maintaining facilities centers, provides direction to facility assistants, and provides general information in response to inquiries. The Custodian position typically works Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and occasionally will be required to work nights and weekends.

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael (population 61,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $120 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Sweeps, mops, oils/waxes and polishes floors.
• Dusts and polishes woodwork, fixtures, and equipment.
• Washes windows, walks and lavatories.
• Empties and cleans wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Provides lead direction to part-time/seasonal custodial aides and facility attendants.
• Works at the front desk performing reception duties in relief of other staff members.
• Moves and sets up chairs and tables.
• Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, surfaces, and trim.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and locker rooms and other work areas.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floor.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Empties waste baskets and transports trash/waste to disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Transports small equipment or tools between departments.
• Delivers messages.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF/ABILITY TO:

• Methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Written and spoken English.
• Use a variety of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
• Follow written and oral directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work evenings, weekends and some holidays.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read a limited number of two-and-three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE/OTHER:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Able to read and write English.
• Some custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to converse in Spanish is preferable and a valuable skill for this position.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in evenings or weekends and inside environmental conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoors weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required. Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process. The examination process may include any or all of the following: application appraisal, written examination, oral board interview examination and/or performance examination. Note: Prior to appointment, the candidate must pass a pre-placement physical examination, drug screen, in-depth background check, and fingerprinting.

To file an application online, go to www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”. Select “San Rafael”. Or, follow this link to submit your application: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20481385.

First Round Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Second Round Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2024

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the oral board date.

The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $4,626 - $5,623 per month DOQ/DOE and a competitive benefits program including:

• Retirement: The City is a part of the Marin County Employee Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS (this is part of the 37 Act County System):
  • Classic Employees (Tier 2 – hired on or after 7/1/2011) - 2% @ at 55 formula, average of three years of compensation.
  • PEPRA employees – (hired after 1/1/13 or with 6-month break in service) are eligible for a 2% at 62 formula, average of three highest years of compensation.
• Health Insurance: Full flex cafeteria plan which can be applied to a health plan or converted to cash (Employee Only - $853.34; Employee 1 - $1,614.17; Employee Family - $1,768.81; Waive Coverage $300.00)
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance: $5,000 basic and long-term disability is two-thirds of the salary up to $1,000 per month
• Dental Insurance: Fully paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents
• Vision Insurance: Fully paid premium for employee – employee responsible for dependent cost if enrolled
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Available to employee and family members
• 457 Deferred Comp: Employee optional participation
• 125 Plan: Employee optional participation
• Annual Leave: Vacation 10 days (1-3 years of service/6.25 hours earned per month); 12 days of Sick Leave per year; 12 holidays, 1 Floating Holiday.
• Gym Reimbursement: Employees eligible to receive up to $16.50 per month reimbursement for paid gym memberships
• Bilingual Pay: Eligible to receive $150 per month for certified fluency.
• Social Security: The City of San Rafael does not contribute to social security
• State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employees do participate in SDI and are eligible to receive SDI benefits
• Work Week: 37.5 hours per week/7.5 hours per day