Maintenance Custodian #25A-38 (20639537)

San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

7/20/2025 at 11:59pm

Salary

$5,690.75-$6,910.28 Monthly

Additional Questionnaires

Supplemental

About Redwood City

Redwood City is a Charter City operating under the council-manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members and is the governing body elected directly by the residents of Redwood City. As the legislative branch of our local government, the Council makes final decisions on all major city matters and sets City-wide priorities and policies. The Council directs the City Manager to implement these priorities and policies. In 2020, the City Council moved to district-based elections which means City Councilmembers are elected by district instead of at-large voting, where all voters cast their ballots for all candidates in the jurisdiction. The city is a full service city with the departments of Community Development, Engineering & Transportation, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Police, and Public Works Services, along with the City Manager's Office, City Clerk's Office, and City Attorney's Office. Municipal services are delivered with the support of over 600 employees.

The City of Redwood City is a values-driven organization and a leader in the bay area. Redwood City's Core Purpose is "Build a Great Community Together" and our employees play a vital and indispensable role in realizing this purpose. We're looking for creative individuals dedicated to excellence, service and integrity. We offer a wide range of public service career opportunities with potential for growth and advancement. We also offer highly competitive salary and benefits, employee development opportunities, along with alternate work schedules and generous vacation and holidays. So if you're passionate and bright, community-oriented, creative and committed, we hope you consider making the City of Redwood City your next career home.

About the Redwood City Community

Located in the Silicon Valley at the center of the San Francisco Peninsula, the City of Redwood City is known as a creative, innovative and dynamic organization and community. With a population of over 85,000, the city has a healthy blend of residential, commercial and industrial elements in a community that stretches from the San Francisco Bay to the hills of the San Francisco peninsula. The city is home to a vibrant Caltrain station where commuters from both San Jose to the south, and San Francisco to the north, arrive into one of the most tech-savvy communities in the world. Redwood City offers outstanding accommodations, top entertainment, and diverse dining options. The City's pedestrian-friendly and distinctive Downtown honors the community's heritage and is home to a growing number of restaurants, and a vibrant mix of retail to fit every consumer mood. The beautiful Courthouse Square stands as the centerpiece of Downtown and has become the gathering place for people from throughout the community and the peninsula. Redwood City enjoys a one-of-a-kind waterfront including the Redwood Shores neighborhood, with ample recreational opportunities right on the Bay. The community also boasts the only deep-water port in the south San Francisco Bay, has a yacht harbor, and offers numerous bayfront residential options. The success and health of Redwood City is built upon the community's diversity, civic pride, strong neighborhoods, and each individual's sense of responsibility for making the City a better place for all. It's a terrific place to do business, with appealing neighborhoods supported by a strong sense of community, making Redwood City a natural place to call "home".

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Location

1400 Broadway Street Redwood City, 94063

Description

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion and innovation. Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you're looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working Public Works Department that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Custodial Services Supervisor, the Maintenance Custodian serves as the worker in the duties of care and cleaning of assigned buildings and related facilities. The incumbent will be required to travel between several City buildings during their scheduled shift. Custodial services are provided seven days a week with shifts starting at 5pm and ending at 1:30am. Please note that schedules for this role could vary Monday-Sunday and will be determined prior to appointment.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sweep, vacuum, shampoo, and mop
• Dust fixtures and equipment up to twelve feet from floor.
• Wash windows and doors up to twelve feet from floor.
• Clean desk and countertops if cleared of items.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, place in appropriate outside bins. Move recycle bins in and out of assigned buildings as assigned.
• Clean and maintain restrooms in assigned buildings and facilities.
• Replace light bulbs up to twelve feet from floor.
• Lock and unlock doors; turn light and machines on and off; set alarms.
• Pick up papers and other debris and place in appropriate container.
• Operate light duty equipment and machinery.
• Maintain effective communication utilizing email and phone during each assigned shift.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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Job Announcement - Maintenance Custodian #25A-38.pdf

Ideal Candidate

Will embrace the City's emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will use initiative and independent judgment; will ensure that the employees observe safety rules, regulations and procedures; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public; have a good sense of humor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education, Training & Experience

Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. Two years of custodial experience, preferably including some contact with the general public.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Safe work practices.
• Proper and effective use of chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in minor building maintenance.

Ability to:

• Organize and implement day-to-day work activities.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions well.
• Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
• Use a variety of custodial equipment and materials.
• Perform all physical aspects of assigned duties, including stooping, lifting, reaching, climbing ladders, and moving supplies and equipment.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Mix chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of buildings and related facilities.
• Deal with the public in a positive manner.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Special Instructions

A City application, resume and supplemental questionnaire is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

• Criminal History Check
• DMV Check
• DOJ Fingerprint Check
• Physical Examination
• References

Note: Internal candidates may be required to complete the above-mentioned requirements.

Special Instructions: A City application and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the application and supplemental questions will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification. Resumes must be attached separately, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.