This is a non-benefitted, budgeted position limited to 999 hours per fiscal year. This is not a PERS eligible position.
If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for a Part-Time Maintenance Specialist/Custodian I with our Public Works/Building Maintenance Services.
Key responsibilities include:
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Sweeps, mops, and waxes resilient and non-resilient flooring.
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Vacuums and cleans carpets.
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Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, and metal work.
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Empties and cleans waste recycling receptacles.
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Cleans mirrors and glass in windows, doors, and display cases.
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Cleans and disinfects surfaces and fixtures in restrooms, kitchens and defrosts refrigerators.
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Monitors quantities of materials and supplies used and replenishes them or orders as needed.
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Completes routine records such as work orders.
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Sets up and transports audiovisual, tables, chairs and other equipment for meetings using written diagrams to various locations.
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Performs minor building maintenance.
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Maintains and performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
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Secures the City's buildings and facilities by turning off the lights, locking all doors and windows, and setting the alarm system.
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Operates clothes washer and dryer to launder cleaning rags.
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Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures and techniques to other employees as assigned.
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Closes and secures designated parking areas for special events and activities as assigned.
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Maintains simple records and performs minor computer tasks.
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Reads and interprets directions and sketches.
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Drives a city vehicle as assigned by supervisor.
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Work above the ground on ladders or platforms.
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Use of hazardous chemicals common to custodial work.
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Read, understand and follow Material Safety Data Sheets and other related documents.
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Performs vacation and temporary relief as necessary.
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Performs related work as required.
The ideal candidate for this position will:-
Work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort;
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Operate equipment and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety procedures;
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Communicate effectively with co-workers and the public;
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Read, write, and understand English to follow safety precautions and procedures.
Minimum requirements:
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High School graduate or equivalent
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Must possess a valid Class "C" California driver's license at the time of application;
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Ability to work weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime when required
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors at City offices and facilities. Exposure to extreme heat and humidity; temperature swings from indoors to outdoors; extreme noise; vibration; moving mechanical parts; electric shock; fumes and odors of cleaning solutions; dust and toxic substances found in chemicals and cleaning solutions.
Physical: CONTINUOUS walking, reaching and handling; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. FREQUENT standing, stooping, kneeling and crouching; reaching at and above shoulder height; pushing/pulling, twisting at waist; strong power or pinch grasp; upward and downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of neck; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds; pushing/pulling of objects up to 10 pounds. OCCASIONAL sitting, climbing, balancing, crawling and fingering of objects and equipment; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds; lifting and pushing/pulling of objects over 100 pounds with assistance only.
Communication: VISION to see in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to see areas being cleaned, perform maintenance on equipment, prepare work orders and related paperwork and see Material Safety Data Sheets of toxic materials and chemicals.
Salary: $19.70 - $26.41 per hour
Note: This position is limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
NOTE: The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. A medical examination, along with a detailed background check will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment
Building Maintenance Services
201 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Telephone (760) 839-4895
