Custodian, PT

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Department of Public Works?
Situated at the heart of the Bay Area, the City of Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and exciting place to work. It is easily accessible, at the forefront of Race and Equity work, and a full-service organization with many innovative community services.

The Oakland Public Works Academy Trainee program was made to help people ages 18 to 30 who live in Oakland get work experience and learn job skills. The program also helps them get better at finding and keeping a job. It focuses on training people to work as Park Attendants, Office Assistants, and Custodians. The goal is to create a strong group of young workers who are interested in working for the City of Oakland’s Public Works Department.

Join us and gain insights from a passionate team of professionals committed to serving a community with a proud and vibrant history.

We are looking for someone who is:  

• Knowledgeable about health and safety rules, cleaning methods, and how to use cleaning tools and equipment properly.
• Timely, reliable, dependable, consistent, and thorough in their work.
• A team player who is self-motivated and can work independently but also willing to collaborate on shared tasks and projects.
• Willing to share their knowledge in a positive way to help improve team morale and productivity.
• Able to multi-task and complete various duties like cleaning and disinfecting offices, bathrooms, and kitchens; stripping and waxing floors; and handling trash and recycling.
• Flexible and able to shift priorities when urgent tasks come up.
• An active listener who can follow directions both spoken and written.
• Able to communicate respectfully and clearly with peers, supervisors, officials, and customers.
• Adaptable to change and eager to learn, always looking for better ways to do custodial work more effectively and efficiently.

What you will typically be responsible for: 

• Stocking restrooms and restocking supplies in common areas
• Cleaning inside and outside City buildings, including areas with illegal dumping
• Dumping trash
• Stripping, waxing, and buffing floors
• Performing physical work safely, including lifting and other hands-on tasks
• Providing friendly and respectful customer service to the public and City staff
• Completing other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor

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A few reasons you might love this job:  

• You will gain job employability skills and tailored help in creating and strengthening a resume, identifying and explaining transferrable skills, applying for City of Oakland jobs, and interviewing.
• You will develop or enhance your existing skills and talents while building productive relationships with coworkers and Oakland residents.
• You will participate in tailored trainings to enhance and strengthen social, interpersonal, and career building life-skills that will support your overall personal and professional development.
• You will make professional connections, learn from the inside about hiring processes, and become familiar with City of Oakland culture to be more prepared and capable to acquire a full time, permanent job with the City of Oakland

A few challenges you might face in this job: 

• This is a part-time job, and you are not guaranteed to secure a full time, permanent job while you are in this temporary position.
• Your job assignment may be demanding and engaging from beginning of shift to the end of the workday.
• Depending on your job assignment, your work shift may require you to do different things from the day before or your work shift will require you to do the same exact thing every work shift. It is highly variable. 

Competencies Required: 

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.

Education: 

Equivalent to the completion of the eighth or twelfth grade, depending on assignment. 

Experience: 

None required.

Desirable Qualifications:
Prior experience in custodial or cleaning work, or related training.
Knowledge of health and safety rules and how to use cleaning tools properly, ability to follow instructions, work well both alone and with a team, stay organized and flexible, communicate clearly and respectfully.The Recruitment Process:

Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Salary : $26 - $31