Maintenance / custodian

Job Description Sweeps, mops, and waxes resilient and non-resilient flooring Vacuums and cleans carpets Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, and metal work Empties and cleans waste recycling receptacles Cleans mirrors and glass in windows, doors, and display cases Cleans and disinfects surfaces and fixtures in restrooms, kitchens and defrosts refrigerators Monitors quantities of materials and supplies used and replenishes them or orders as needed Completes routine records such as work orders Sets up and transports audiovisual, tables, chairs and other equipment for meetings using written diagrams to various locations Performs minor building maintenance Maintains and performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment Secures the City's buildings and facilities by turning off the lights, locking all doors and windows, and setting the alarm system Operates clothes washer and dryer to launder cleaning rags Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures and techniques to other employees as assigned Closes and secures designated parking areas for special events and activities as assigned Maintains simple records and performs minor computer tasks Reads and interprets directions and sketches Drives a city vehicle as assigned by supervisor Work above the ground on ladders or platforms Use of hazardous chemicals common to custodial work Read, understand and follow Material Safety Data Sheets and other related documents Performs vacation and temporary relief as necessary Performs related work as required Work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort; Operate equipment and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety procedures; Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors at City offices and facilities Exposure to extreme heat and humidity; temperature swings from indoors to outdoors; extreme noise; vibration; moving mechanical parts; electric shock; fumes and odors of cleaning solutions; dust and toxic substances found in chemicals and cleaning solutions Job Requirements The ideal candidate for this position will: • Work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort; • Operate equipment and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety procedures; • Communicate effectively with co-workers and the public; • Read, write, and understand English to follow safety precautions and procedures. Physical: CONTINUOUS walking, reaching and handling; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds OCCASIONAL sitting, climbing, balancing, crawling and fingering of objects and equipment; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds; lifting and pushing/pulling of objects over 100 pounds with assistance only Communication: VISION to see in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to see areas being cleaned, perform maintenance on equipment, prepare work orders and related paperwork and see Material Safety Data Sheets of toxic materials and chemicals Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing Additional InformationPay Rate: $19.70-26.40 HRPay Rate Ranges: $15.00-$85.00/HR Zip Code:92078 Meet Your RecruiterEscondido Branch 760-737-6703 Pirate Staffing does not discriminate against any applicant or personnel because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

Created: 2026-03-10