Custodian

* Applicants that meet the minimum requirements will be invited to take a written examination. Candidates passing the written examination will be invited to participate in a structured oral interview.

Under supervision, keeps assigned buildings, offices, and recreation rooms clean, orderly, and supplied with necessary paper articles; prepares rooms for meetings or other activities; and performs related duties as required. This is a benefited, hourly paid position working forty (40) scheduled hours per week.

Vacuums, sweeps, strips, and waxes floors; washes windows, walls, and floors; moves and arranges furniture for meetings and other special uses; cleans and polishes furniture and counters; drains pool; cleans patio areas; cleans restrooms; cleans base boards, vents, and lobby tile as needed; maintains equipment and materials; cleans light bulbs and fixtures and replaces as needed; empties trash cans and waste paper baskets;

sets up equipment for various recreational buildings and rooms; vacuums and cleans rugs; cleans kitchen areas; checks and secures all locks, doors, and windows; replenishes supplies; and ensures that all buildings are ready for use.

Employees in this class may be supervised by the Building Maintenance Supervisor or other supervisor, depending upon location of assignment.

Materials, equipment, and methods used in housekeeping and janitorial work; operation of various types of cleaning equipment; proper usage of cleaning chemicals and possible reactions to mixing different compounds; and proper lifting techniques.

Understand and follow oral and written directions and instructions; use equipment in a safe manner; and work independently with a minimum of supervision.

Graduation from High School or G.E.D. required.

In the performance of daily activities, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to two hours at a time. Must be able to reach, grasp, twist, turn, bend, climb, stoop, kneel, and squat. Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and see while working; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Must be able to work at heights above 40 feet. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds. The position must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and other conditions.

Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of insurability required.

Employees in this class are required to perform essential job duties in the Montclair Police Department and, therefore, must pass a police background as a condition of employment. Employees in this class are required to continuously maintain clearance to work in the Montclair Police Department as an essential function of their position.