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Job Description
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 two custodial assistant positions. This role handles custodial tasks and other necessary responsibilities to maintain City buildings and facilities clean and in good condition. We will hire for one weekday and one weekend custodial assistant position.
Schedule: May vary based on need but candidates will need to be available 2 days a week and will need to be available either for the AM or PM shift.
Shift One: Weekday- 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., or 2:30 p.m.- 11:30 p.m.
Shift Two: Weekend- 6:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., or 4:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
The City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position. To learn more about SEIU-Hourly benefits click here.- Medical Stipend $3.64 per hour
- Sick Leave Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.
- PARS Retirement Plan
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, 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
Ideal Qualifications:- One year experience in custodial service or related.
- Understanding the operation and repair of all custodial-related materials.
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.
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.
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.
Closing Date/Time: 6/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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