Custodian

Custodian

Do you have a background in janitorial work or building maintenance? Do you take pride and enjoy maintaining a clean environment? The City of Ontario's Public Works Agency has an excellent opportunity for a Custodian to join their dedicated team in making sure that City buildings and facilities are well cleaned and maintained. Under supervision, the Custodian performs semi‑skilled custodial duties, replacing supplies and performing modern and efficient janitorial methods and techniques.

The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent service in teamwork, communication, and responsiveness. The successful candidate will be able to work extended hours including evenings, nights, or weekend shifts and possess knowledge and experience in the proper use of appropriate chemical practices as well as have the ability to review and understand written safety precautions. Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the City’s mission and vision, as well as the qualities of a Five Tool Player – Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant – and the City’s Customer Service Philosophy:
Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

The Public Works agency strives to meet the Ontario City Council goal of focusing resources in Ontario’s Commercial and Residential Neighborhoods. The agency does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, and services completed by Parks and Maintenance, Municipal Services, Integrated Waste, and Design and Construction Departments. These divisions work together to provide essential construction, maintenance and repair services to the citizens and businesses of Ontario.

The Public Works agency is committed to providing quality work and exceptional customer services to the residents and businesses of Ontario as well as maximizing all resources to develop and maintain value for the City.

As part of their duties, the Custodian may be assigned to work in the Ontario Police Department facilities. Employment in this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department, including a polygraph test. Candidates may be disqualified during the investigation for reasons such as an excessive number of traffic citations, arrests or convictions, history of illegal substance abuse, poor credit history, or thefts from a previous employer.

• Separate Promotional and Open Eligibility Lists will be established.
• The Promotional Eligibility List will include current City employees who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete required selection processes.
• The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete required selection processes.
• The hiring department will consider candidates on the Promotional Eligibility List before considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List.
• The City of Ontario reserves the right to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines.
• Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and the needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

• Cleans and maintains buildings using applicable equipment, tools, and cleaning agents.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, kitchens and eating areas.
• Stocks restroom facilities with supplies such as soap and paper products; performs minor repairs of dispensers.
• Replaces light bulbs throughout facilities.
• Cleans and maintains equipment; keeps custodian closet organized; inspects work areas and makes routine repairs or reports major maintenance needs.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts and cleans offices and other work areas.
• Collects and properly disposes of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste.
• Strips, waxes and polishes floors; shampoos and deep‑cleans carpets.
• Recycles paper, boxes, and newspapers.
• Completes daily time sheet, work order requests and supply forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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