CUSTODIAL ASSISTANT - H

CUSTODIAL ASSISTANT - H

Salary

$23.02 - $28.25 Hourly

Location

Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Job Type

SEIU Hourly

Job Number

202601475

Department

Community Services Department

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Are you seeking a part-time job that involves keeping city buildings clean and presentable for the public? This opportunity could be perfect for you.

We are hiring for one custodial assistant position. This role handles custodial tasks and other necessary responsibilities to maintain City buildings and facilities clean and in good condition.

Schedule: The schedule may vary based on program needs. Candidates must be available to work 3-4 days per week, including weekdays and weekends, with shifts scheduled in the morning, afternoon, and/or evening.

Assignments may include:

• One day per week at the City's Art Center
• One day per week at the Children's Theatre
• Up to two days per week at Cubberley Community Center

This is an SEIU Hourly (limited benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.

The City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:

• Medical Stipend $3.80 per hour
• Sick Leave Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.
• PARS Retirement Plan

More than one position may be filled from this posting.

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collects and disposes of garbage, recycle, and compost.
• Sweeps, scrubs, and polishes floors and dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpeting and upholstery.
• Cleans restroom facilities and replenishes supplies.
• Washes windows and walls and polishes metal work.
• Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.
• Takes care of equipment and materials used in the workspace.
• Prepares service call requests for observed building deficiencies.
• May assist with moving and setting up of office equipment and furniture.
• Maintain log of observed building repairs and prepares service call request.
• May make minor repairs, tend surrounding grounds and set up rooms for meetings.
• May engage with public or internal customers for general building requests.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

• Two years' experience in custodial service or related.
• Understanding the operation and repair of all custodial-related materials.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:

• Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
• Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.
• The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGovs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:

Medical Stipend

$3.80 effective the pay period including July 1, 2024.

Sick Leave

Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.

Retirement

City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan

Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.

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Tell us about your previous custodial or janitorial experience.

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What cleaning products and chemicals have you used in previous positions?

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This position may require working evenings, early mornings or weekends, and at three different facilities. Are you able to work these schedules and travel between the assigned facilities?

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Palo Alto

Address 250 Hamilton Ave

Palo Alto, California, 94301

Phone (650) 329-2376

Website https://www.paloalto.gov/Home