CUSTODIAN - City of La Palma, CA : Job Details

Salary : $41,600.00 - $55,747.98 AnnuallyLocation : La Palma, CAJob Type: Full timeJob Number: 2024-0028Department: Public Works & Community Services DepartmentDivision: Maintenance DivisionOpening Date: 10/15/2024Closing Date: 11/3/2024 5:00 PM PacificDescription This is an open recruitment to fill one current vacancy. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, November 3, 2024, or upon receipt of the 100 application (whichever comes first). Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this position may close at any time without notice.The incumbent will be working Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be a part of an enthusiastic work force that has its own spirit committee that facilitates monthly employee events.The incumbent will thrive working in this small culture environment allowing them to grow their knowledge, experience, resume, and prepare them for advancement by introducing them to a variety of public works related projects and responsibilities.Come be a part of our family and see what makes La Palma a nice place to live and work!Click here: Under general supervision, performs the full range of custodial duties related to the care, routine maintenance, and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities. Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no supervision of staff.This is a single-position classification that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that City buildings and facilities provide the highest level of safety for public and staff use. Work is often performed in an assigned area and may involve working around other City staff and/or the public, depending upon assignment.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: City of La Palma applications are required and can be obtained online at www.cityoflapalma.org. The Human Resources Office must receive completed applications, resumes, and supplemental questionnaires (if required) by the final filing date and time listed to be eligible for consideration. Facsimiles will not be accepted. Resumes will not, nor will references to a resume, be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. References to a resume on the application form may disqualify the application.SELECTION PROCESS: All applications will be screened and those candidates who present the most relevant qualifications and possess the required licenses and certificates for the position will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include testing and oral interviews.A Background Investigation, including a criminal record check may be required. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a post-offer medical exam (including a drug and alcohol screen).Should a qualified individual with disabilities need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the examination process, the City of La Palma must be notified no later than five working days prior to the scheduled examination date.The City of La Palma does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or disability. Equal employment opportunity will apply to all personnel actions, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, transfers, promotions, evaluation, compensation, discipline, layoffs, terminations, and rehires.NOTE: All employees of the City of La Palma are designated by both State law and City ordinance to be Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health, and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours, and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change. Scope of Work and Examples of Duties Essential duties include but are not limited to, the following:Performs various duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing to ensure that City buildings and facilities provide the highest level of safety for public and staff use. Washes windows, mirrors, and walls; Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; Cleans and sanitizes locker rooms, showers, and restroom facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals, and toilets; replenishes supplies in restrooms. Sweeps, vacuums, mops, waxes, strips, and polishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets; Cleans furniture and counter tops; Empties, cleans, and sanitizes waste receptacles.Performs preventative maintenance and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment, appliances, facilities, and buildings, including replacing light bulbs, cleaning air vents, and basic painting work. Identifies and reports building maintenance needs to appropriate staff. Maintains records of maintenance and cleaning activities; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.Performs other duties as assigned.Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of: Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work and basic and preventative building maintenance; proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools, and equipment; use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work; basic facility maintenance techniques and materials; basic principles and procedures of record keeping; safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work.Ability to: Use and operate a variety of custodial equipment, including high-pressure washer, vacuum cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, carpet extractor, buffer, mop, and broom; clean and care for assigned areas and equipment; perform painting maintenance and repair duties; travel to different sites and locations; use a variety of small hand tools; maintain basic records; follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties; understand and follow oral and written instructions; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines; effectively communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; and maintain cooperative interactions with members of the public and city staff, as needed.Education and/or ExperienceAny combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance. Example combinations include:Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. No experience is required; however, knowledge of basic cleaning methods is required.Required Licenses and CertificatesPossession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by the time of appointment. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Physical DemandsMust possess mobility to work in various City buildings and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work, operate varied hand and power tools and related equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate the above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include those required for those who operate cars, trucks, and other mechanical equipment.WORK ENVIRONMENTEmployees work in buildings and facilities and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, controlled temperatures, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.Note: All employees of the City of La Palma are designated by State law to be Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declared emergency or an undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health, and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist as rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours, and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.The City offers a highly competitive compensation package which is dependent upon qualifications. The City's attractive benefits package includes the following:Retirement - The City offers the CalPERS 2% at 62 formula for new CalPERS members.; OR 2% at 60 formula for existing CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. Employees are responsible for paying the full Employee contribution through payroll deduction. Additional details on the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process. For further information about CalPERS, please contact CalPERS directly. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the mandatory Medicare Program.Medical Insurance - The City contracts with CalPERS to offer medical insurance to employees and their eligible dependents. The City provides a monthly health benefit allowance to be used toward monthly health insurance premiums currently $566.49 Employee Only, $756.49 Employee + 1, $915.49 Employee + 2.Wellness Program - All employees and their dependents are enrolled in a confidential Employee Assistance Program offered by Anthem Blue Cross.Dental Insurance - The City provides dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. The City pays 100% of the premium and has a reimbursement program (up to 30%) for crowns.Vision Insurance - The City has a vision care reimbursement program (up to $300) per employee and their eligible dependents per fiscal year.Life Insurance - The City contracts with The Standard Insurance Company to provide $100,000 in basic group term life insurance for employees with additional coverage for eligible dependents. Employees may purchase additional coverage by participating in AFLAC plans.Disability Insurance - The City provides short and long term disability insurance coverage with the City paying 100% of the premium.Flexible Spending Accounts - The City currently offers a flexible spending account plan through which employees may set aside pre-tax dollars for a wide variety of eligible non-reimbursable medical expenses for themselves or their eligible dependents and/or eligible dependent care expenses.Additional Insurance Opportunities - The City contracts with AFLAC to provide additional health, dental, and life insurance coverage, as well as many other reimbursable plans. Employees may set up these accounts as pre-tax dollars.Deferred Compensation Accounts - The City offers employees the option to defer pre-tax earnings through the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan; contributions are at the employee's discretion.Retiree Health Benefits - The City contributes the minimum Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) contribution, currently $151 per month, toward retiree medical insurance for retirees who elect to continue their CalPERS medical coverage into retirement. The City does not offer retiree dental or vision coverage.Holidays - Ten (10) paid fixed holidays and 36 hours of paid floating holiday time annually are provided. Employees are required to use either floating holiday time, vacation time, or compensatory time to facilitate a holiday closure between Christmas and New Years.Vacation - Full-time employees entering service after July 1, 2011, earn 80 hours of annual vacation leave per year and can accrue a total balance of 120 hours, increasing incrementally after 5 years of service.Sick Leave - 96 hours per year and can accrue a total balance of 760 hours.Bilingual Pay - The City offers employees the opportunity to test once per year for bilingual accuracy. After successfully passing an interactive test, the employee will receive $150 per month. Testing is renewed biannually in order to continue receiving the stipend.Work Hours - Full-time employees work a four day work week/9.5 hour work days; a 38 hour work week, Monday - Thursday.