Custodian

The Position

Custodian

An 8% general salary increase will be applied effective July 2025.

Do you have a background in janitorial work or building maintenance? Do you take pride and enjoy maintaining a clean environment? The City of Ontario's Public Works Agency has an excellent opportunity for a Custodian to join their dedicated team in making sure that City buildings and facilities are well cleaned and maintained. Under Supervision, the Custodian performs semi-skilled custodial duties replacing supplies and performing modern and efficient janitorial methods and techniques.

The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent service in teamwork, communication, and responsiveness. The successful candidate will be able to work extended hours including evenings, nights, or weekend shifts and possess knowledge and experience in the proper use of appropriate chemical practices as well as have the ability to review and understand written safety precautions. Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the City's mission and vision, as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the City's Customer Service Philosophy - Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

Public Works Agency

The Public Works agency strives to meet the Ontario City Council goal of focusing resources in Ontario's Commercial and Residential Neighborhoods. The agency does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, and services completed by Parks and Maintenance, Municipal Services, Integrated Waste, and Design and Construction Departments. These divisions work together to provide essential construction, maintenance and repair services to the citizens and businesses of Ontario. The Public Works agency is committed to providing quality work and exceptional customer services to the residents and businesses of Ontario as well as maximizing all resources to develop and maintain value for the City.

Background Check Requirement

As part of their duties, the Custodian may be assigned to work in the Ontario Police Department facilities. As a result, employment in this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department. This background investigation will include the passing of a polygraph test. Candidates may be disqualified from further consideration during the background investigation for a variety of reasons including but not limited to: an excessive number of traffic citations and/or collisions; arrests and/or convictions; a history of illegal substance abuse; poor credit history (factors include bankruptcy, foreclosures, liens, repossessions, and recency); or thefts from a previous employer. For clarification of any of the above disqualifying reasons, please call Police Department Background Unit at .... The following list describes some areas that are covered in the background investigation:

• Your relatives, references, and acquaintances are asked to comment on your suitability for this position.
• The information supplied regarding your educational history is examined and verified.
• You must list a history of your residences.
• Your work history and experience are examined with regard to your dependability, relationships with fellow workers, trustworthiness, and general job performance.
• Military service records are subject to verification.
• The background investigation considers your management of personal finances (however, being in debt does not automatically disqualify you).
• Your criminal, driving, and insurance records are evaluated.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including; Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Works, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website including the City's State of the City Address to learn more about the exciting opportunities this position will play in the vital growth of the City in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire!

State of the City The Ontario Plan

Smart Ontario Downtown Ontario

Examples of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by the Custodian include the following, but not limited to:

• Cleans and maintains buildings using applicable equipment, tools, and cleaning agents.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, kitchens and eating areas.
• Stocks restroom facilities with supplies such as soap and paper products; performs minor repairs of dispensers.
• Replaces light bulbs throughout facilities.
• Cleans and maintains equipment; keeps custodian closet organized; inspects work areas and makes routine repairs or reports major maintenance needs.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts and cleans offices and other work areas.
• Collects and properly disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Strips, waxes and polishes floors; shampoos and deep-cleans carpets.
• Recycles paper, boxes, and newspapers.
• Completes daily time sheet, work order requests and supply forms.

Qualification Guidelines

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.

Experience

One year of janitorial or building maintenance work.

License

Valid California Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record at time of hire and throughout employment.

Special Requirements

Ability to work extended hours and evening, night, or weekend shifts. May be required to return to work in emergency situations. Ability to move and lift equipment of 50 pounds or more.

Background Investigation

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

Supplemental Questions

To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here www.ontariocityemployees.org.

Employees in this classification are represented by the American Federal of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). For a list of benefits for AFSCME employees please click here 2025 AFSCME Benefit Summary

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on your application and the following supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility and to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information or AI-generated responses may result in disqualification from the selection process. Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete. By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read the job bulletin and these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire. Additionally, I certify that my application and supplemental answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and I understand that my responses are subject to verification.

• Yes, I understand the above statement.

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Background Check Requirement This position may be assigned to work at Ontario Police Department facilities. As a result, employment in this assignment is subject to the successful completion of an in-depth background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department and will include the passing of a physical examination including a drug screening. The background investigation is a rigorous process which often takes several months to complete. A typical background investigation includes but is not limited to: background interviews with individuals designated by the Ontario Police Department (this may include current and former co-workers, friends, relatives and neighbors, or any other relevant individual), criminal background check, credit check, and a polygraph examination. Candidates may be disqualified from further consideration during the background investigation for a variety of reasons including if they have: an excessive number of traffic citations and/or collisions; arrests and/or convictions; a history of illegal substance abuse; poor credit history (factors include bankruptcy, foreclosures, liens, repossessions, and recency); or thefts from a previous employer. For clarification of any of the above disqualifying reasons, please call Police Department Background Unit at .... Please indicate that you have read the statement above by selecting "Yes."

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of custodial/janitorial experience do you have?

• Less than a year
• 1 -2
• 3 or more

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I understand that this position requires the ability to work extended hours and evening, night, or weekend shifts. I also may be required to return to work in emergency situations.

• Yes
• No

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A pre-employment background investigation is not intended to be an intimidating experience or an unwarranted invasion into your privacy. Your background investigator will contact persons who know you, including present and/or former employers, and will examine official documents and records concerning you to assure that you have been honest in your application in order to fulfill the legal mandates imposed by the Courts and the Legislature. The more forthright you have been, the greater the likelihood that your background investigation can be completed in a timely and successful manner. ADVISEMENT TO APPLICANT I understand that any false statements and/or deliberate misrepresentations, whether by omission or commission, will result in my application being automatically and irrevocably rejected from further consideration. I certify that I have read the above statement, understand its contents, and may print a copy for my records. My typed name below indicates my understanding of the above advisement.

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Employer City of Ontario

Address 200 North Cherry Avenue

Ontario, California, 91764

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