What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Attendant (Custodial Assistant) position at City of Palo Alto?
Salary : $21.69 - $26.62 Hourly
Location : Palo Alto, CA
Job Type : Limited Hourly
Job Number : 202400628
Department : Community Services Department
Opening Date : 01 / 20 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
We're seeking a part-time Custodial Assistant-H 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!
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.
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
Related Functions :
Limited Hourly employees are non-union and non-benefitted employees. They are limited to working 416 hours per fiscal year.)
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and / or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through :
Special Requirements :
Desired Qualifications :
Supplemental Information
The Selection Process :
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.
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.
This is a non-benefited position.
Are you able to work evenings and weekends?
The monthly work schedule is based on facility rentals and is typically created a month in advance. Most shifts occur in the evenings (after 5 : 00 PM) and on weekends, with some extending as late as 12 : 30 AM. Please describe your availability and any potential conflicts you may have
Please explain what experience you have with Audio Visual equipment (projectors, protable sound systems, lighting, etc.)
Required Question
Salary : $22 - $27