Custodian

THE CITY:
National Citys multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego Countys second oldest city, is truly In the center of it all. National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: THE DEPARTMENT:

The Engineering & Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the City's public assets, including infrastructure, right of way, parks, facilities and the Citys vehicle and equipment fleet. The Engineering Division oversees the Citys Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Storm Water & Environmental Compliance, Traffic Safety, and Engineering Permits, Plan Checks and Inspections for private development. The Public Works operations team provides essential services for the community through its four Divisions: Streets & Wastewater Maintenance, Parks Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, and Fleet & Equipment Maintenance.

THE POSITION:
Works independently at assigned buildings, facilities, or group of buildings; maintains space clean and orderly; prepares rooms for meetings; and performs related duties as required. Position reports to the Supervising Custodian.

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE:
City employees work a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Friday. Custodian work schedules vary depending on the facility assigned, but generally start between the hours of 6am and 8am, and end between 4:30pm and 6:30pm. Occasionally, Custodians may be assigned to support events in the evenings or weekends, when needed. City offices are closed on Fridays. City facilities will also close for a period of approximately two weeks in December with time off for non-essential personnel

BENEFITS:
To learn more about this position employee benefits, please see the Memorandum of Understanding for the Municipal Employees' Association:

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Cleans offices and other areas in one or more public buildings, including toilets and kitchens.
• Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors.
• Vacuums and shampoos rugs.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Sets up rooms for meetings.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Washes windows.
• Polishes metal work.
• Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.
• Performs minor building and related equipment maintenance repair work.
• Maintains proper care of equipment and materials used in the work.
• May be required to drive from one assignment to another.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

EXPERIENCE :

• Demonstrated commercial experience in the custodial care of buildings and facilities; and the ability to read and write in English at a level necessary for successful job performance.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT :

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
• License must be maintained during the entire term of employment in this job classification.
• Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid California Class C Driver's License and current copy of their driving record.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN : Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.

ABILITY TO : Operate and maintain mechanical and power custodial equipment; work without direct supervision and maintain schedules for performing assigned tasks; understand the English language well enough to follow oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others. Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above will be invited to continue in the selection process. A short list of the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Please ensure your contact information is current in your govermentjobs account or you may miss employment opportunities. In addition to completing the online application, candidates may attach a resume highlighting their relevant education and work history.