Custodian

Custodian

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department is seeking a Custodian who is highly motivated, takes initiative, and has excellent oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will have previous custodial experience, the ability to work independently; and as a team member have a positive attitude, excellent customer service, and interpersonal skills.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

• Sweep, vacuum, mop, strip, seal, wax and buff floors
• Operate a variety of cleaning equipment (e.g. carpet extractors, slow and high speed buffers)
• Clean, scrub and disinfect restrooms, showers and related areas, including toilets, urinals, sinks and other bathroom fixtures
• Maintain security of buildings by locking / unlocking doors, windows, gates, and setting alarms; raise / lower the flag as assigned
• Polish and clean furniture, wash walls and windows, clean stairwells, elevators, breakrooms, conference rooms, empty trash and recycle, dust
• Demonstrate a full understanding of policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties
• Maintain logs, supply lists and report any maintenance issues in a timely manner
• Routine coverage of city buildings when needed

PAYROLL / CLASSIFICATION TITLE : Maintenance Technician

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker in that it provides semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance work.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.

WORK SCHEDULE : The work week for this recruitment is generally Monday through Friday 4 : 00 p.m. - 12 : 30 a.m. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and / or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and / or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy for the night shift within the Public Works Department.

This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and also to establish an eligibility list for this position only. Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation. Positions in this classification are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office / Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work. Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions. Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis. This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation. The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individual / people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required. On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781