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Job Description
Description
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!
Grow your career by joining the Public Works Facility Maintenance Division
in the role of Custodian!
Why Choose to Work for Us?
Join a dedicated and dynamic team committed to making a lasting impact on our community. The City’s Public Works Department is seeking a Custodial Worker to maintain and ensure the cleanliness, safety, and overall attractiveness of our city facilities for residents, staff, and the public. In this vital role, you will contribute to creating a welcoming and well-maintained environment for all.
Our organization continues to build a reputation as one of the best employers in the region, and we are looking for candidates who share our dedication to public service and excellence. Be a part of our extraordinary team, committed to creating a positive and lasting impact on the community we serve.
What We Offer:
Stable, Full-time Employment with a Comprehensive Benefits Package
Opportunities for Advancement: The employment list created through this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies.
A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we value the unique perspectives of all our employees.
A Collaborative Environment: Our team works together to achieve the best results, and we are unified in our commitment to serving our community with integrity and respect.
Position Responsibilities:
Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of public buildings and facilities to include office buildings, museums, recreations halls, water treatment plants, and secured law enforcement facilities.
Ensure cleanliness and safety of public spaces, including restrooms, offices, hallways, and common areas.
Facilitate reporting maintenance issues requiring attention.
Work efficiently and independently while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
Foster a welcoming atmosphere for the public and staff, ensuring all areas are clean, organized, and safe.
Who We're Looking For: We seek a committed individual who is detail-oriented, reliable, and takes pride in maintaining public facilities. Ideal candidates should possess:
Previous experience in custodial or janitorial work, preferably in a public or government setting.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work independently.
A dedication to maintaining high cleanliness standards and ensuring safety and hygiene in public spaces.
A commitment to teamwork and contributing to a positive work environment.
The ability to pass a comprehensive Police Department background check.
Join Us and Make a Difference!
If you are passionate about serving the community, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that strives for excellence every day.
The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, limited-term, and temporary vacancies. The current vacancy is regular, full-time, and benefitted.
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Clean and sanitize restrooms and related fixtures including sinks, urinals, toilets, and shower stalls; unclog toilets and drains as needed.
Clean and maintain rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and jail cells.
Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip/refinish, and polish floors; clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies/blinds.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment; dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment such as telephones, computers/screens, and work cubicles.
Wash windows and walls; dust and clean desk and countertop surfaces; empty and clean waste receptacles; transport trash and waste to disposal area.
Provide basic set up and take-down of rooms/facilities for meetings, classes, and events.
Regulate ventilation and temperature in rooms/facilities; clean air vents; replace light bulbs and adjust shades and blinds.
Restock restrooms and lunch areas with supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, and soap.
Pick up and dispose of papers and debris; remove graffiti from buildings as needed.
Maintain custodial supplies needed to perform the work; maintain and operate electrical and battery powered extractors, scrubbers, buffers, vacuums and other related cleaning/maintenance equipment.
Lock and unlock buildings/rooms; set, disarm, and reset security alarms.
Report safety issues and maintenance/repair matters requiring further attention and maintenance.
Provide activity oversight to Court work-release program participants, as assigned.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, and equipment used in a full range of custodial work.
Safe work practices, including use and filing/maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculation of percentages.
Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
Ability to:
Independently perform custodial duties in cleaning and caring for a variety of City buildings and facilities.
On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem situations and/or equipment; identify and locate custodial maintenance issues; interpret work assignments; remember tasks and daily assignments; and explain custodial maintenance issues to other staff.
Intermittently, sit while preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing custodial duties; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
Keep records of work performed, supplies used and/or purchased; determine correct volume/amount of various cleaning/maintenance solutions.
Perform duties safely and use appropriate sanitary methods.
Work regular shifts as assigned; may be assigned to on-call, call back, and/or emergency schedules that include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Experience:
One year of custodial experience in a public or private sector environment.
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Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
Some positions require clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. If not cleared prior to initial appointment, security access will be limited to non-PD related systems until clearance is received.
Supplemental Information
All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation . ;
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.
A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
- Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
- Employee assistance plan
- Retirement savings plan
- Deferred compensation plan(s)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
- Educational reimbursement
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
- Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
- Bilingual pay
- Longevity pay
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Roseville
Show moreThe City of Roseville is a full-service city known for its vibrancy and excellent quality of life. We have a City Council/City Manager government overseeing a team of over 1,300 employees and up to 700 temporary staff. Our annual budget is approximately $500 million, and we serve more than 150,000 constituents. Located in Placer County, Roseville has been recognized as one of the best places to raise a family, start a business, buy a first home, and retire. We've also earned accolades for being the most playful and healthiest city, with low business operating costs in California. Just a 25-minute drive from California's capital, Roseville offers easy access to world-class destinations like San Francisco, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite, providing endless opportunities for entertainment, recreation, and leisure.
Our diverse economy, which spans technology, healthcare, railroad operations, and financial services, contributes to Roseville's strong and balanced, thriving community. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, and snowboarding, with access to over 80 neighborhood parks, golf courses, fitness centers, and thousands of acres of open space. Several schools within city limits have been recognized with the "California Distinguished School" awards. Additionally, we're conveniently located near esteemed institutions like William Jessup University, Sierra Community College, California State University, Sacramento, and the University of California, Davis.
The City of Roseville is committed to fostering career growth, seeking individuals who are passionate, creative, and results-driven to join our team. Collaboration and community care are at the heart of our values, and we prioritize service-oriented solutions, trust, accountability, effective communication, inclusive collaboration, and timely decision-making.
If you're ready to make a difference in our community and embrace new challenges, consider becoming part of our team at the City of Roseville. We value our employees as our greatest asset and are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Check out the career opportunities available with the City of Roseville. Make a difference, thrive, and have fun! We Are Roseville.
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