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At the City of Thousand Oaks, we’re not looking for people who just want a job. We’re looking for partners to build our future and community. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to our residents and colleagues. We do this through a collaborative team environment rooted in service innovation and excellence. We are committed to a culture of engagement, career development, and purpose.
Regardless of where you are in your career, we have a path for you to thrive on.
Additional perks:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Strong commitment to your professional development
The Finance Department is seeking a customer-focused, accountable, highly motivated, and results-oriented Custodian in its Facilities division. The successful candidate will perform work at various City-owned or managed facilities.
Primary responsibilities:
- Set up and remove tables, chairs, and equipment for special events, meetings, and activities
- Drive City vehicle to deliver mail, library books, janitorial supplies, household hazardous waste, and other items as needed
- Perform general custodial duties such as cleaning and maintaining buildings, offices, and restrooms
- Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and/or vacuuming
- Perform minor general building maintenance work using hand tools
- Clean lighting fixtures and replace light bulbs in standard commercial fixtures
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Previous custodial experience
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) to keep basic records of work performed, communication, and scheduling
- Knowledge of computer software for initiating, documenting, and completing work orders
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds
- Ability to safely use 8 – 12 foot ladder to replace light bulbs, and perform basic building maintenance and cleaning
- Ability to work very effectively and collaboratively with many people inside and outside the City organization
- A valid Class C California driver’s license
Requirements:
- Sufficient physical ability to perform the full range of custodial duties
- Sit, stand, walk on level and slippery surfaces, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements (for an extended amount of time)
- Carry and push tools, equipment, and supplies
- Climb ladders, use power tools and noise-producing tools
- Use equipment daily with the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Core Competencies:
- Accountable
- Customer-Focused
- Results Oriented
- Team Builder
- Technically Knowledgeable
Benefits
The City of Thousand Oaks offers excellent benefits including:
Medial, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(a), Retirement Health Savings Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more. Click here for more information.
Special Instructions
FILING DEADLINE: Recruitment may close at any time. Open until sufficient number of qualified applicants has been received.
First review of candidates: September 4, 2024
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.
Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.org.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.