• Custodial Assistant (Hourly)

    City of Palo Alto (Palo Alto, CA)


    Custodial Assistant (Hourly)

     

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    Custodial Assistant (Hourly)

     

    Salary

     

    $21.69 - $26.62 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Palo Alto, CA

     

    Job Type

     

    SEIU Hourly

     

    Job Number

     

    202501104

     

    Department

     

    Community Services Department

     

    Opening Date

     

    10/03/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/17/2025 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 three (3) Custodial Assistant (Hourly) positions. These roles will handle custodial tasks and other necessary responsibilities to maintain 445 Bryant Street, Lucie Stern Community Center City and other city facilities. This position is Monday-Friday with occasional weekend work.

     

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

     

    + Medical Stipend $3.64 per hour

    + Sick Leave Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.

    + PARS Retirement Plan

     

    To learn more about SEIU-Hourly benefits click here (https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/human-resources/labor-relations/seiu-h/seiu-hourly-moa-2023-2025.pdf) .

     

    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.

    Essential Duties

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

    + Collects and disposes of garbage, recycling, 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.

    + Take 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

    Ideal Qualifications:

    + One year's experience in custodial service or related.

    + Understanding the operation and repair of all custodial-related materials.

     

    Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

     

    Supplemental Information

    The Selection Process:

    + Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.

    + 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.

    + Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of October 20th (interview dates are subject to change as needed).

     

    Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's 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.