What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at City of Clovis, CA?
Description
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Examples of Duties
Cleans offices and other areas in public buildings; sweeps, mops, strips and waxes floors; vacuums carpeted areas; dusts and polishes stainless steel and furniture, woodwork and Venetian blinds; replenishes supplies; cleans base-boards; cleans stoves and ovens; performs minor repair work to plumbing fixtures; cleans refrigerators; sweeps sidewalks and entry ways; cleans blackboards; maintains inventory of restroom and cleaning supplies; sets up rooms for meetings; empties and cleans waste receptacles; washes windows; polishes metal work; turns out lights and locks doors and windows; performs minor building and related equipment maintenance repair work; maintains proper care of equipment and materials used in the work; and performs related work as required.
Typical Qualifications
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License, a good driving record.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
Experience:
- One year of custodial experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Basic math;
- Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the custodial trade;
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Ability to:
- Perform routine cleaning work, including washing, dusting, waxing, polishing and sweeping;
- Read, understand and apply simple materials;
- Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices;
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Supplemental Information
Strength:
- Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire no later than 4:30 PM on July 31, 2026 to the City of Clovis Personnel office. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clovisca. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form, submit by email to Personnel1@clovisca.gov, or hand deliver to the Personnel office. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application form or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax or hand delivery. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once all applications have been processed and reviewed.
Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. Applicants receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligible list for a period of up to one (1) year. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a Personal History Questionnaire, polygraph or voice stress examination, extensive background investigation, medical examination, and drug/alcohol screening. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.
THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER