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Salaries are on a six-step salary range schedule with 5% increases yearly.
Typical placement on this position is made at the first step of the salary range. Upon successful completion of probation, the second step shall be paid.

Under general supervision, a Custodial Service Worker performs janitorial and related tasks at Santa Cruz METRO facilities; keeps facility interiors and exteriors clean and orderly; performs minor building maintenance duties, and performs related work as required.
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Cleans floors, including sweeping, spot cleaning, dust mopping, and periodic scrubbing, and waxing as needed; operates buffers, carpet cleaners, floor strippers, and steam cleaning equipment as needed.
• Washes walls, ceilings, and partitions, using wall brushes, mops, cloths, and cleaning solutions.
• Wipes and dusts furniture, doors, walls, ledges, posts, benches, signs, and coin equipment.
• Collects trash from bus passenger and landscaped areas; empties and disinfects trash receptacles; disposes of waste paper and other discards; empties and cleans recycling containers.
• Cleans restrooms and toilet facilities using cleansers and sanitizing solutions, brushes, cloths, and squeegees; stocks restroom supplies.
• Removes graffiti from various surfaces.
• Cleans interior and exterior windows.
• Sanitizes drinking fountains.
• Posts and removes public informational material.
• Conducts safety checks by observing and checking locked doors, temperature readings for heating and air conditioning, and on/off switches for machines.
• Creates proper dilutions of cleaning solutions.
• Performs routine maintenance on janitorial equipment, tools, and machinery; checks and maintains equipment fuel and oil levels; may make minor repairs as needed.
• May perform minor plumbing, painting, light bulbs, grounds, or related maintenance tasks as assigned.
• May assist with preparations for meetings and events; may perform special cleaning tasks; may set up, move and/or arrange furniture or equipment.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards; addresses immediate hazards appropriately until repairs/corrections can be made.
• Maintains custodial closets and custodial storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• May drive a Santa Cruz METRO vehicle to perform work assignments.
• Performs related work as required

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education, Training, and Experience:
Two (2) years of experience performing janitorial and cleaning tasks.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
A valid California Driver License will be required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a current, valid California Class "C" Driver's License.

APPLICANT PROCESS: Applicants must complete and submit an official Santa Cruz METRO on-line application and any other required documents specified on the job announcement from our website, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scmtd. A separate application must be filled for each open position. Resumes will be accepted and are recommended, but may not be substituted for the required application. The standards and minimum requirements as stated on the front of this job announcement represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed standards does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited for an examination or interview as the Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to the most qualified for the position as determined by the Santa Cruz METRO staff. Certification of candidates from the Eligible List to the hiring department may be made each time there is a vacancy. Santa Cruz METRO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Santa Cruz METRO will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 831-420-2542.

EMPLOYMENT/MEDICAL VERIFICATION: A medical examination paid by Santa Cruz METRO may be required of each prospective employee depending on position. The candidate's physical condition must be consistent with the requirement of the job duties to be performed. Candidates are cautioned that offers of employment are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of the medical examination where required, reference check, fingerprints, and other aspects of the employment process. Candidates offered employment are required to sign a loyalty oath to the State of California. Proof of American Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance test, written test and/or oral interview examination. The employment application, qualifying information questions and/or supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above.

NOTE: All statements made on the application are subject to verification and investigation. False statement will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligible list, and/or discharge from employment.
Please note – knowledge of , ability to, physical and mental demands, other conditions of employment and applicant process don’t get added when u add data from class specCustodial Service Worker is the journey level class in the series. An incumbent in this class performs janitorial and routine facility maintenance duties necessary to maintain clean, sanitary, and safe conditions in various Santa Cruz METRO facilities.

Employment Standards
Knowledge of:

• Acceptable standards for the cleaning and routine maintenance of public facilities.
• Commercial cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.
• Basic operation of janitorial equipment such as buffers, carpet cleaners, floor strippers, and other cleaning equipment.
• General safety practices related to janitorial work.
• Basic mathematical skills to create proper dilutions of cleaning products.
• Proper use of cleaning tools, equipment, and supplies, including the use of various chemicals.
• Methods of prioritizing, planning, and organizing complex projects and analytical work.
• Basic time management techniques.
• Basic building and grounds maintenance techniques, including routine plumbing, and painting, and grounds keeping.
• The effective use of modern office equipment, personal computers, and applicable standard business software.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Perform a wide variety of janitorial and routine facility maintenance duties in an effective and safe manner.
• Safely operate janitorial equipment.
• Safely use chemical cleaning agents.
• Use basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
• Work with moderate independence using good judgment, tact, and discretion.
• Adhere to established work schedules and timelines.
• Interact effectively and courteously with the public.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, in both oral and written form.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other divisions, departments, agencies, suppliers, vendors, and the public.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to reach with hands and arms; walk, stand and sit; use finger dexterity; and talk and hear. Work often requires the repetitive use of both hands to grasp and feel objects. The employee is regularly required to stoop at the waist, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds unaided may be required. Specific visual abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, the ability to see colors and shades, and the ability to perceive depth.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; uses basic mathematical skills; solves routine problems; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered during work.
Work Environment:
The employee works in various facilities where there is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and is occasional exposure to hot, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to varied weather conditions.

Other Conditions of Employment

• Must pass requisite background check.
• May occasionally work extended hours or hours outside of regular schedule.
• This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the tasks assigned; safety shoes are required at all times.

Application Deadline: Open until filled
Interview Schedule: TBD
Hiring Schedule: TBD