Custodian (Part-Time)

Carlsbad - The Community:

The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city's infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.

DEI Statement:

The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Ideal Candidate:

The City of Carlsbad currently has one part-time Custodian opening at the Safety (Police & Fire) Headquarters. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Strong communication skills, written, verbal and electronic, are important to success in the position. Prospective candidates must be organized, able to successfully plan and prioritize work assignments, wisely use time and resources, and adapt well to changing circumstances. They must be able to exercise good judgment, discretion and initiative in carrying out job duties.

The part-time Custodian position will be responsible for the care, cleaning, and maintenance of city facilities; and to perform all other related work as assigned.

Comprehensive Background Investigation:

Custodial staff assigned to Safety Headquarters or other sensitive facilities will be required to complete a detailed investigation of the candidate's personal history and suitability for employment as based on the job dimensions identified by Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST). This investigation includes a lie detection polygraph screening.

Salary: $19.39-$23.60 per hour

Hourly positions are non-benefitted, and cannot exceed 980 hours in one fiscal year.Typical duties may include:

• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, and polish floors;

• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, countertops and equipment;

• Clean windows, walls and blinds;

• Empty and clean waste receptacles;

• Clean and maintain supplies in restrooms;

• Replace lights and adjust shades and blinds;

• Lock and unlock doors;

• Pick up papers and other debris;

• Perform minor maintenance of custodial equipment;

• Perform a variety of routine jobs related to custodial services;

• Regularly required to lift and move objects that may weigh up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in building housekeeping and light duty maintenance work;

• Safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Maintain custodial records;

• Work nights and odd shifts as required;

• Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment;

• Use a variety of custodial equipment and materials;

• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions;

• Use a computer. Basic email and web based skills are necessary for communication and training.

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

• Practice city policies and procedures regarding custodial maintenance; and

• Work independently.

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years experience performing duties comparable to those of a custodian.