Custodian I/Ii (Part-Time)

Description

ABOUT GALT

Incorporated in 1946, Galt is a growing community with approximately 26,000 residents located approximately 20 miles south of Sacramento along Highway 99. The City is led by five elected council members, the Mayor being appointed.

Galt offers affordable housing with a small town atmosphere, perfect for raising young families as well as a great opportunity for new businesses.

The City is known for its annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworksand the Winter Bird Festival. We also offer the Galt Market, an open air market held every Tuesday and Wednesday offering great deals on fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing, home furnishings and much more.

Sports and Recreation are key to Galt's quality of life. Enhanced by its mild seasonal climate and numerous parks, Galt features a variety of activities for youth and adults such as t-ball, baseball, football, soccer, swimming and swim lessons, karate, exercise classes and many more choices to meet the needs of the community.

The City of Galt is located in the heart of the Delta Recreation Area in Northern, California. Thirty minutes away are the Sierra Foothills and the Sacramento Delta. Reno, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the CA coast are all within atwo hourdrive making Galt a recreational haven for boat lovers and outdoorsmen alike.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Galt is currently accepting applications for

CUSTODIAN I/II

The Public Works Department is seeking an individual who is reliable, trustworthy and is able to work independently to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance, repair, and installation work. Incumbents will access secured buildings and therefore, must pass a federal security background check.

Under direct supervision, employees in this "at-will" classification perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the area of custodial/janitorial services.

Supervision Received and Exercised:Receives general supervision from Facilities Supervisor or Public Works Maintenance Manager. Ability to work independently as some of the work schedules are shift work and performing duties during closed City business operations hours. The level II of this classification may exercise general supervision of lower level staff and/or volunteers.

Example of Duties

• Performs variety of janitorial/custodial duties to maintain a clean, safe buildings, and grounds.

• Duties such as vacuuming rugs, sweeps, mops floors using light to heavy industrial-type equipment.

• Clean and sanitize office furniture, dusts ledges and countertops;empties waste baskets, disposing of trash and recycling waste appropriately.

• Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, walls and ceiling fixtures.

• May be required to move and set up tables, chairs and other equipment as required for events.

• Maintains restrooms in clean and sanitary condition including disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, sinks and toilet bowls, replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue and soap.

• Cleans mirrors and water fountains.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Some experience in maintenance, repair, and installation work is highly desirable. Requires possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Must pass federal security background check, for secured building access areas.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Must be willing to work in varying weather conditions, although predominantly the work is indoors; must be available for evening, weekend or other shift work.

Physical Demands:

Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform physical work including: frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent walking, bending and squatting; frequent lifting or moving of objects from 30 to 50 pounds; constant use of overall vision; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone and/or radio. Must be willing to work in varying weather conditions with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as exposure to chemicals, fumes and other environmental substances.