Custodian

CITY OF SELMA
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUSTODIAN

SALARY RANGE: $16.98 per hour (Minimal benefits only)

FINAL FILING DATE: Open until filled.

THE JOB: Under general supervision, performs a variety of custodian maintenance and minor repairs to

the City’s buildings and grounds; assists with the set up for meetings, conferences, etc.; and performs

related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLILITIES:

Empties waste and trash receptacles and disposes of dirt picked up while sweeping and cleaning floors;

sweeps and mops floors; applies floor wax and buffs floors after drying; vacuums and cleans carpets; dusts

counters, table tops, desks and other horizontal surfaces; cleans windows and Venetian blinds; cleans

toilets, commodes and urinals; cleans bathroom stalls and mirrors and cleans and mops bathroom floors;

replaces paper goods, soap and other bathroom supplies; cleans up spills, vomit, broken glass, etc.

resulting from accidents and emergencies; sets up and takes down tables and chairs for meetings,

conferences, recreation activities and programs; changes out burnt out bulbs and performs minor repairs to

furniture and power equipment used in cleaning; orders custodial supplies through the department

secretary; climbs a ladder to clean and dust high places and change light bulbs; performs a variety of light

manual labor tasks as assigned; regularly inspects electrical power equipment used in cleaning and reports

damage or malfunction; opens up and secures buildings for authorized people; and performs other duties

as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of: Cleaning techniques and chemicals used in custodial maintenance; operation and

maintenance of hand tolls and power equipment used in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings; safe

working practices and procedures used in custodial maintenance; basic arithmetic; English; reading.

Ability to: Perform custodial maintenance to the City’s buildings, restrooms and grounds; work without

direct supervision; work with groups using the buildings and respond to their needs; maintain basic

records and files; follow written and verbal instructions; turn security systems on and off; perform light

manual labor for sustained periods; perform light to moderate lifting; establish and maintain cooperative

working relationships with other; read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Previous custodial experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

A) Must possess valid California Motor Vehicle License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Note: The physical demands described here 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 functions.

Requires average hand/eye coordination; hearing range sufficient to detect noises during operation of

maintenance equipment, signals and commands; above average strength and the ability to lift, carry,

push and pull items in excess of 100 pounds; ability to concentrate for extended periods while

performing duties and while maintaining a constant awareness of safety hazards and potential danger.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:

Applications will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified in terms of experience and

training will be invited to participate in job-related examinations (i.e. written, practical, oral) designed to test

applicants for knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. Each

examination must be passed before proceeding to the next phase of the examination process. Prior to

appointment a background investigation that will include a fingerprint check will be conducted. Following

initial offer of employment, employee will be required to pass a medical examination including a

drug/alcohol screen administered by city physicians. The probation period is one year and is considered

an "on the job" examination. If successfully completed, the employee is granted "regular employee" status.

APPLY AT:

Application forms may be obtained from, and must be filed with the Personnel office, Selma City Hall, 1710

Tucker St. Selma, CA 93662 by 5:00 p.m. on the above filing date. (Postmarks NOT accepted) (559) 891-

2200. EOE

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the

employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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The City of Selma will require proof of U. S. Citizenship, alien registration or authorization to work in the United States at the time of

appointment.

Every male who is a United States citizen and is at least 18 years old, but not yet attained the age of 26 years old, who receives a conditional

offer of full time employment with the City of Selma, shall be required to submit documentation evidencing his registering with the Federal

Selective Service System as a condition to employment. Such individuals shall be informed that they will not be employed unless and until the

required documentation evidencing registration has been provided.