Custodian, PT

Oakland Public Works Academy Trainee

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Department of Public Works? Situated at the heart of the Bay Area, the City of Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and exciting place to work. It is easily accessible, at the forefront of Race and Equity work, and a full-service organization with many innovative community services.

The Oakland Public Works Academy Trainee program was made to help people ages 18 to 30 who live in Oakland get work experience and learn job skills. The program also helps them get better at finding and keeping a job. It focuses on training people to work as Park Attendants, Office Assistants, and Custodians. The goal is to create a strong group of young workers who are interested in working for the City of Oakland's Public Works Department. Join us and gain insights from a passionate team of professionals committed to serving a community with a proud and vibrant history.

We are looking for someone who is :

• Knowledgeable about health and safety rules, cleaning methods, and how to use cleaning tools and equipment properly.
• Timely, reliable, dependable, consistent, and thorough in their work.
• A team player who is self-motivated and can work independently but also willing to collaborate on shared tasks and projects.
• Willing to share their knowledge in a positive way to help improve team morale and productivity.
• Able to multi-task and complete various duties like cleaning and disinfecting offices, bathrooms, and kitchens; stripping and waxing floors; and handling trash and recycling.
• Flexible and able to shift priorities when urgent tasks come up.
• An active listener who can follow directions both spoken and written.
• Able to communicate respectfully and clearly with peers, supervisors, officials, and customers.
• Adaptable to change and eager to learn, always looking for better ways to do custodial work more effectively and efficiently.

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Minimum Requirements for Application

Education : Equivalent to the completion of the eighth or twelfth grade, depending on assignment.

Experience : None required.

Desirable Qualifications : Prior experience in custodial or cleaning work, or related training. Knowledge of health and safety rules and how to use cleaning tools properly, ability to follow instructions, work well both alone and with a team, stay organized and flexible, communicate clearly and respectfully.

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process : This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received. This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to Oakland Public Works Department for further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at : http : / / agency.governmentjobs.com / oaklandca / default.cfm .

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.

To learn more about Oakland's hiring practices, please visit : https : / / www.oaklandca.gov / Government / Working-for-Oakland / Apply-for-a-City-Job / Learn-More-About-Our-Hiring-Process . For general questions about working for Oakland or applying for a job email us at HRMAdmin@oaklandca.gov.

Benefits

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include