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City Of El Cerrito Custodian Position
The City is looking to fill one (1) full-time Custodian position. The Custodian classification provides routine cleaning and maintenance for the City's physical properties and grounds to ensure City facilities are safe, operational, and are in the best possible condition for a variety of service delivery needs. This position will be responsible for conducting the daily cleaning and maintenance of the City's facilities and grounds; using cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the interior and exterior of the facilities looking clean; responding to request for minor repairs; performing routine cleaning task ensuring assigned spaces are prepared for the next day; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; maintaining safety; and monitoring assigned site(s) to minimize property damage, loss and liability exposure. Custodians may work early mornings, late evenings, and/or weekends. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a rewarding career in local government with great benefits!
Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Sweeps, dry mops and wet mops floors; vacuums carpeted areas; strips, buffs, and/or re-waxes floors according to assigned schedule.
Dusts and cleans all surfaces including window coverings; polishes furniture and metal work; removes spiderwebs and cleans light fixtures.
Picks up litter; empties, cleans, and lines waste receptacles and properly disposes of trash, recycling, and organics.
Cleans and disinfects building and park facilities and related City assets including but not limited to kitchen and break areas, meeting areas, common areas, drinking fountains and restroom facilities, including sinks, toilets, and urinals; fills dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper, and other items; washes mirrors, tile, walls, and windows; unclogs drains and toilets.
Cleans and washes windows; cleans and washes walls, patios, and other outside areas, including graffiti removal; clears debris from outside areas; power washes outdoor surfaces.
Rearranges and moves furniture and equipment; stocks facilities with needed supplies for activities; moves materials out of and into storage facility as needed to be retrieved or returned.
Set ups and takes down facility rentals; opens facility, sets up chairs and tables and other equipment; breaks down equipment upon completion of event and secures facility.
Conducts minor maintenance and repairs including replacing interior and exterior light bulbs and light fixture covers; performs minor plumbing and drain clearing; performs paint touchups; changes batteries on smoke detectors; tightens door locks and hinges.
Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants, and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use.
Uses a variety of custodian tools, equipment and supplies; maintains equipment and materials in proper condition.
Maintains security of buildings by ensuring doors and windows are locked and secure; denies access to unauthorized persons; turn security systems on and off as necessary.
Reports equipment malfunctions or needed repairs for equipment and/or facilities; conducts safety inspections and prepares safety reports; performs safety inspections of assigned City vehicles.
Participates in special deep cleaning projects of City facilities.
Keeps basic records of work performed, timesheets, and materials and equipment used.
Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:

~ Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

~ No experience is required; knowledge of basic cleaning methods is required.

Licenses and Certifications:
~ Possession of a current and valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license may be used during the hiring process, but a valid California Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment.

Other Requirements
The City of El Cerrito offers a competitive benefits package. Current benefits features include:

• 37.5 hour work week with alternating Fridays off (for most positions)
• CalPERS retirement: Miscellaneous: 2.7% at 55 for current members and 2% at 62 for new members; Safety: 3% at 50 for current members and 2.7% at 57 for new members; Plan is integrated with Social Security. The City and employee each pay own contribution to Social Security.
• Vacation ranging from 11 to 33 days per year based on years of service
• Bilingual Pay
• 16.5 paid holidays per year
• 8.75 hours of sick leave accrued each calendar month
• Fully-paid health and dental premiums for employees and dependents
• Excellent long-term disability and life insurance program plans
• Flexible benefits plan allowing pre-tax contributions for health and dependent care reimbursements
• Deferred Compensation plan available at employee's expense