Part-Time Custodian

The City of Rohnert Park is seeking to fill one (1) Part Time Custodian position.  This position is a part-time, CalPERS retirement benefited position that may work up to 1456 hours in a fiscal year, from July 1st through June 30th. This position performs tasks to maintain City facilities such as cleaning, vacuuming, picking up trash, dusting, cleaning restrooms, re-stocking paper supplies, performing minor repairs to facilities, securing park restrooms, reporting damage, and related duties as assigned.  

TO APPLY:

To be considered for this opportunity, please visit "Job Opportunities" at www.rpcity.org and complete the online application and required supplemental questionnaire.  All applications will be screened in detail for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Interviews will be conducted intermittently as qualified applications are identified.

PLEASE NOTE: 
You may submit a resume or other relevant documents to further describe your qualifications; however, "See Resume" will not meet the requirements to submit a complete application, including employment history, or be accepted in lieu of responses to supplemental questions.  If you need assistance applying online, please click on the Application Help/FAQ's link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/faq

IMPORTANT NOTE:
CalPERS retirees may not work for the City of Rohnert Park more than 960 hours per fiscal year, nor in a permanent position.  Work assignments must be temporary, i.e. typically limited to 12 months.


DEFINITION
Provides custodial services to maintain various City facilities, often outside of regular business hours; performs other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Part-Time Custodian is responsible for working independently performing tasks to maintain City facilities such as cleaning, vacuuming, picking up trash, dusting, cleaning restrooms, performing minor repairs to facilities and related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by a Community Services Supervisor or Community Services Specialist.(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)

• Removes litter in and around City facilities
• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains restroom facilities and fixtures, including unclogging toilets as needed
• Changes light bulbs, unplugs drains, and performs other minor building repairs and maintenance
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors
• Vacuums, shampoos and steam cleans rugs and carpets
• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, cabinets, fixtures and equipment
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles
• Washes walls and windows
• Cleans and maintains commercial kitchens and eating areas
• Removes weeds and debris from exterior of buildings
• Cleans and maintain facilities including floors, walkways, ceilings, windows, lights, office furniture and fixtures
• Operates hand tools as needed to perform minor repairs.
• Replenishes restroom supplies and monitors inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment
• Maintains an accurate schedule and record of work performed
• May perform the above duties in cooperation with assigned staff, supervisor and/or various community groups
• May be assigned as a disaster service worker in the event of a disaster or emergency

City of Rohnert Park Employees are expected to:

• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal, and fiscally responsible
• Demonstrate care of the organization, customers, and co-workers
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/LICENSE/CERTIFICATE:
Any combination of Sufficient education, training, and/or experience which likely provides the required job knowledge, skills and abilities. Positions in this class typically require:
 

• One-year of previous janitorial-related work experience
• Experience performing custodial work independently is desirable

          LICENSE/CERTIFICATE:

• Possession of a valid CA Class C Driver's License and a good driving record
• Valid CPR Certificate must be obtained within 90 days of appointment date
  
  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Work nights, weekends and holidays as required
• Sufficient dexterity to lift boxes and other objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Per California State Law, smoking is not permitted inside City facilities/vehicles or within 20 feet of main entrances, exits, and operable windows
  
  KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance of public buildings and facilities
• Safe work practices and procedures
  
  SKILL TO:
• Use a variety of hand tools
• Safely use a variety of cleaning agents and chemicals
• Climb and descend ladders
  
  ABILITY TO:
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Become familiar with and enforce safety rules, procedures and regulations regarding the use of public facilities
• Perform manual work requiring physical strength, agility and endurance
• Deal courteously with the public under a wide variety of circumstances
• Maintain records of work performed
• Learn and utilize new technology

Position requires sitting, prolonged standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily work activities. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision. Hearing is required when providing face-to-face customer service. The ability to lift, carry and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds is required. May be exposed dust and to fumes from cleaning products.
 

~EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Salary : $21 - $24