Senior Building Maintenance Custodian

Applications are being accepted for the position of Senior Building Maintenance Custodian with the City of South San Francisco in the Parks & Recreation Department.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025, OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The Department

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Parks, and Building Maintenance divisions. The Parks and Recreation Department mission is to provide opportunities for physical, cultural and social well being; protect and enhance the physical environment; and ensure the effective and efficient use of public facilities and open space.

The Building Maintenance Division maintains 32 facilities totaling more than 563,000 square feet and over 275 acres of park land. The division provides janitorial, preventative maintenance services, and necessary building and related equipment repairs to all of the City's facilities, including interior and exterior work. The division also performs a variety of tasks, which include moving furniture, set-ups, and many other miscellaneous tasks as required.

Job PDF:

Job Flyer - Senior Building Maintenance Custodian 7-2025.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Senior Building Maintenance Custodian is a reliable, self-motivated professional with a strong background in custodial and facilities maintenance work. This individual has hands-on experience performing janitorial duties along with basic repairs in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. They demonstrate a solid understanding of occupational safety practices and take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and functional public spaces.

The ideal candidate is skilled in diagnosing and performing minor electrical tasks, completing plumbing repairs, and conducting minor carpentry and painting work. They have the ability to perform heavy labor and are comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented with a proven ability to prioritize tasks, the ideal candidate can follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and the public. An experienced leader, the candidate will be able to provide direction to junior staff and have a proactive attitude toward problem-solving and improving maintenance processes. The candidate will represent the City with professionalism and integrity and take initiative to ensure City buildings are clean, safe, and well-maintained.

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

Experience: Two years of progressively more responsible experience in janitorial work and basic building maintenance.

Training: Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of an appropriate, valid California drivers license and a satisfactory driving record, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:

• City application
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire
• Resume

NOTE: Applications must be filled out in their entirety. Failure to complete the application and/or supplemental questions or failure to include a required attachment will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or indicating see resume in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

The process will first consist of a review of application materials, including responses to supplemental questions, which must be detailed and complete. Applicants whose submitted application materials demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the best alignment with the required and desired qualifications of this position will be selected to participate in the next phase of the qualification and selection process, a performance exercise (weighted at 100%), tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025 . Following this assessment, the top scoring candidates will be invited to a final selection interview with the hiring department.

To review complete job descriptions which include all special requirements, go to www.ssf.net

Special Instructions

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):

1. Reference Check
2. Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Check
3. Police Department Background Check (includes review of Personal History Statement)
4. Pre-Employment Medical Examination and Drug Screen

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.

Candidates requesting veterans preference must provide a copy of U.S. Government DD Form 214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" as an attachment to their CalOpps application.

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DISCLAIMER : This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

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