Custodian

Custodian Position

The City currently has one (1) Custodian vacancy in the Public Works Department. Future scheduled salary increases: 5.0% increase effective July 1, 2026 and 5.0% increase effective July 1, 2027.

The Custodian position will perform a variety of custodial and building maintenance duties related to the cleaning and upkeep of assigned buildings and facilities; and to set up and remove tables, chairs and equipment for special events, activities and meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties in cleaning and maintaining assigned area; clean, sanitize and maintain assigned buildings, offices and restroom facilities; maintain proper standards of cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and buff floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets; operate equipment such as floor buffers, polishers, and vacuum cleaners.
• Clean and disinfect lavatories, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; refill paper and other sanitary dispensers.
• Dust and polish metalwork, woodwork, furniture and equipment.
• Keeps records of work completed, including maintenance service logs.
• Wash windows and walls.
• Pressure wash exterior of building and surrounding areas, including walkways and patios.
• Remove work-related hazardous waste materials; identify and label all chemicals used in the course of work in accordance to OSHA requirements.
• Raise and lower flags and maintain flag and flagpole equipment.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets, ash trays, and other receptacles; pick up and empty trash on facility grounds.
• Assist in moving and arranging furniture and equipment, and setting up areas or rooms for special events, activities or meetings; draw diagrams and instructions for room set-ups as necessary.
• Paint walls and fixtures as assigned.
• Remove litter, leaves, and debris from sidewalks, entryways, walkways, patios adjacent to buildings, and parking lots.
• Lock and unlock doors; check security of assigned facilities.
• Operate and maintain proper care of custodial equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and effective manner.
• Drive City vehicle to run errands and to travel between various City facilities.
• Assist with inter-office moves by moving furniture and equipment.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• As assigned, participate in supervision and training of part-time staff.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing at a level necessary for successful job performance. Experience: Six months' custodial experience. License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license. Physical Demands and Working Environment: The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Indoor and outdoor environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease and cleaning agents. Physical: Incumbents may require sufficient mobility for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling and climbing; operating motorized equipment; ability to regularly lift, pull, and carry weight up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read labels on cleaning equipment and supplies. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Examination Process

Applications will be accepted for the first 200 submissions only, so we encourage you to apply promptly. Interested applicants must submit an online application, a cover letter, and a completed supplemental questionnaire by the closing deadline of 11:59 p.m. on June 1, 2026. Unless specifically stated otherwise in this announcement, all requirements must be met at the time of application, and all required licenses and certificates must be current and valid. Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. The examination process may consist of any or all of the following components: written examination, oral interview, and/or practical skills evaluation. Eligible candidates will be notified when testing dates have been established.

Schedule of Events: June 1, 2026 - Recruitment Closes June 23, 2026 - Appraisal Interview To Be Scheduled - Department Selection Interview *Please note interview date is subject to change. NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including alcohol/drug screen, and employment verification, and background investigation. The City of La Mesa is an Equal Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant employer. The City values veterans and transitioning military. All qualified candidates and veterans are welcome to apply.