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Job Description
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AIDE II - IV
Custodial Services Part-Time/No Benefits $20.71 - $23.82 per hour Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis. Recruitment may close at any time without notice. Only applicants selected to continue in the examination process will be notified, all other applicants will NOT receive a response notice. The City of Lakewood is seeking hardworking and responsible candidates to fill part-time Maintenance Services Aide positions. Under general supervision, the Maintenance Services Aide performs a variety of routine custodial activities at city facilities; assist with the maintenance of buildings and adjacent ground areas to assure a clean, orderly and secure condition; and performs other related duties as assigned. Incumbents must be at least 18 years of age with the flexibility to work hours as assigned. Incumbents will work evenings or graveyard shifts, hours will vary depending on the needs of the department and will include weekends and holidays. Incumbents may work a maximum of 28 hours per week. Incumbents are hired at the Maintenance Services Aide I level and have the opportunity to advance with experience and training. These are at-will positions and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager or designee. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: maintains cleanliness of restrooms, offices and other facilities as assigned; sweeps, mops and polishes floor surfaces; vacuums, dusts and polishes tables, counters and other furnishings; cleans and dusts offices; cleans and disinfects drinking fountains; cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms including sinks, toilets and urinals; fills dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; unclogs drains and toilets; performs spot painting and minor wall surfaces; empties trash containers and replaces trash liners; picks up and removes litter and debris from properties; operates custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned; keeps equipment and supplies in order and requests more when needed; and performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from High School or GED equivalent and one year of custodial experience.
Licenses:
Possession of a valid Class "C" Operator's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record.
Knowledge of:
Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work; basic methods of cleaning restrooms, offices, floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures; proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies; appropriate safety and sanitary precautions and procedures; and safe work practices and procedures. Skills & Abilities to : Perform routine custodial activities at assigned facility; maintain facility in a clean, orderly and secure condition; use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner; operate a variety of custodial equipment; maintain tools and equipment in a clean working order; move and arrange furniture and equipment if needed; observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair; understand and follow oral and written directions; observe health and safety regulations; perform heavy or moderately heavy labor; and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands:
Must be able to work with a full range of body movements involving reaching, bending, stooping, grasping, kneeling, squatting and climbing; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; stand and walk for long periods of time; reach overhead, above he shoulders and horizontally; strength to perform heavy or moderately heavy labor; and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
Environmental Conditions:
Work indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to fumes, dust and odors, cleaning agents and chemicals; and may be exposed to infectious illness/diseases.
Selection Procedure :
All properly submitted applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates appearing to have the best qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the examination process which may require any combination of the following: a written examination, a performance examination, and one or more oral interviews. Not all applicants may be tested or interviewed. Important Information The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should be completed fully and clearly demonstrate how the minimum qualifications are met. All information provided is subject to verification. False or misleading statements may result in disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or termination of employment. Resumes may be included as a supplement but will not be accepted in place of the City's application form. All application materials become the property of the City of Lakewood and will not be returned.
COMPENSATION
City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, therefore, published monthly salary is for illustration purposes only, rounded to whole dollars. Actual salary is based on hourly rate rounded to four decimal places.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The City of Lakewood does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability status, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, or other protected class in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMODATIONS
The City of Lakewood is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities. If you need assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation during any part of the selection process, including assessments and interviews, please contact ADAHR@lakewoodca.gov or call 562-866-9771ext. 2210. Requests are encouraged as early as possible to allow time for coordination.
IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT OF 1986
In compliance with the Act, all new employees must verify their identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
FINGERPRINTING
Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.
RESTRICTIONS ON NEPOTISM
The employment of relatives can create undesirable results, particularly in connection with performance evaluation, discipline, and general morale of other workers. Therefore, it is the city's policy that no relative of any City officer or employee to which this resolution applies shall be employed, if said City officer or employee is in a supervisory, lead or subordinate position over said relative in the areas of hiring, setting compensation, discipline or termination. "Relatives" for this purpose include son, daughter, mother, father, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, or persons living in the same household. The City does not prohibit employment of two people who are married to each other or who are the registered domestic partners of each other pursuant to the California Family Code (section 297 et seq.). Nonetheless, the City will not employ spouses or registered domestic partners in the same division or facility in situations where such action is determined to be inappropriate because of reasons of supervision, safety, security or morale.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employers until they are determined to be medically qualified.
TUBERCULOSIS TESTING
Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.
POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE
Employees in classifications requiring possession of a valid California driver's license will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects the driving record.
LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION
All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath or affirmation prior to actual employment.
EMERGENCY SERVICE
All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Employees appointed to positions in the classified service are required to serve a probationary period of not less than six months. All other employees are considered at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
