What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Attendant (Custodial Assistant) position at City of Palo Alto?
We’re seeking part-time Custodial Assistants to help maintain and clean city buildings, ensuring they’re clean, safe, and ready for public use. If you’re reliable and detail-oriented, we’d love to hear from you!
*More than one position may be filled from this posting*
This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.
Under appropriate supervision and/or designated direction, the Custodial Assistant performs a combination of duties to help public rentals with basic audio/visual set ups, room set up, and light cleaning of bathrooms, classrooms, and offices.
This job posting is for the following three locations (Click on each location to find out more):
| Location | Focus of Duties | Potential Schedule |
| Lucie Stern Community Theatre - 1305 Middlefield Road | Facility Prep / Cleaning / Opening / Closing | Variable: days and/or evenings |
| Mitchell Park Community Center - 3700 Middlfield Road | Facility Prep / Cleaning / Opening / Closing | Variable: weekends and/or evenings |
| Junior Museum & Zoo - 1451 Middlefield Road | Facility cleaning / custodial duties | Regular: mornings |
Essential Functions:
- Oversee private rentals and room reservations to ensure smooth operations
- Provide excellent customer service to rental groups and address any needs or concerns
- Collect and dispose of refuse in a timely manner
- Vacuum and maintain cleanliness of event spaces as needed
- Clean and restock restroom facilities regularly
- Ensure the building is secure by turning off lights, locking doors, and checking windows
- Assist with moving and setting up furniture and equipment for events or rentals
- Maintain a log of building deficiencies and report any issues observed
- Assist with setting up lighting, sound systems, and projectors as required for events or presentations
Other specific job duties per location will be discussed during the interview process.
Related Functions:
- May make minor repairs and set up rooms for meetings and events
- Pick up trash and lost-and-found items within and around the facility
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
(Limited Hourly employees are non-union and non-benefitted employees. They are limited to working 416 hours per fiscal year.)
Desired Qualifications:
Two years’ experience in basic Audio-Visual work.
- Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:
- Two years’ experience in custodial service or recent history of responsible work experience.
- Understanding the operation and repair of all custodial-related materials.
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
The Selection Process:
- Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
- Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.
- The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
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The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $22 - $27
