Custodian, PT

City Of Oakland

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Oakland, CA - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 31
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position

***Filing Period Amended ***

The filing deadline has been adjusted to close earlier than originally announced.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately

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 citys 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 Oaklands 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 playerwho 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:
  • Stockingrestrooms and restocking supplies in common areas
  • Cleaning inside and outside City buildings including areas with illegal dumping
  • Dumping trash
  • Stripping waxing and buffing floors
  • Performingphysical 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.

Minimum Requirements for Application


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.

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process:

This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

This is an at-will position exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to Oakland Public Works Department for further consideration.

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.


Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employeesare required tocomplete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as orderedin the event ofan emergency.


How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system.APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).


Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.


To learn more about Oaklands hiring practices please visit: For general questions about working for Oakland or applying for a job email us at.


The Position***Filing Period Amended ***The filing deadline has been adjusted to close earlier than originally announced.Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediatelyThe City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a l...
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