Custodian

Custodian

Salary

$43,415.40 - $55,410.27 Annually

Location

Public Works - 1370 N. Benson Ave Upland, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2630

Department

Public Works Department I

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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We are seeking a dependable and motivated professional who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values teamwork, reliability, attention to detail, and providing exceptional customer service while supporting daily operations and special events.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently while managing multiple custodial and facility support tasks. They have strong customer service skills, experience supporting facility events, meetings, and conferences, and are committed to delivering high-quality service through event setup, breakdown, and post-event cleanup.

The best candidate will possess experience in custodial or facility maintenance work, including floor care such as polishing, buffing, and refurbishing hard surface floors. They will have knowledge of proper cleaning methods and equipment, a commitment to workplace safety, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service while maintaining clean, functional, and welcoming facilities for employees, visitors, and the community. Experience working in a public safety environment is highly desirable.

Experience the rewards of your hard work-comprehensive benefits, including upcoming COLAs, that support your well-being, growth, and success!

3% increase in base effective 6/20/27

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and polishes floors; sweeps and vacuums rugs; spot cleans carpets.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork.
• Empties, cleans, and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash.
• Washes and polishes doors, windows, walls, ceilings, venetian blinds, furniture, and fixtures.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms; restocks restroom supplies as necessary; disinfects offices and interior areas as required.
• Strips and waxes floors.
• Closes windows, turns off lights, and locks and unlocks doors to secure buildings.
• Keeps basic records of work performed and timesheets.
• Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition.
• Corrects or reports any safety or fire hazards.
• Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants, and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use.
• Uses a variety of custodian tools, equipment, and supplies; maintains equipment and materials in proper condition.
• Cleans and changes interior and exterior light bulbs and tubes, as necessary.
• Assists in training and orienting new custodial employees.
• Assists with facility projects, as necessary.
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must possess mobility to work in office and field environments, performing light to medium physical tasks.

• Capable of sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, and other movements required for daily duties.

• Able to operate hand tools, cleaning equipment, and motor vehicles safely; frequent walking to inspect work areas.

• Requires strength and dexterity to lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50+ pounds with proper equipment or assistance.

• Must use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain safety while performing tasks.

• Incumbents may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work occurs both in office and field environments, with exposure to varying noise, temperatures, weather, and potential hazards.

• Employees may encounter chemicals, fumes, and physical hazards while performing duties.

• Position involves interacting with staff, the public, and private representatives to interpret and enforce policies.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Examination Process:

• A competitive records review of applicants experience and qualifications will be conducted.

• Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the City of Upland will be invited to participate in the exam and interview process.

• Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The following supplemental questions will be used in order to screen your application for the minimum requirements. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. Failure to provide accurate and direct responses to each of the listed questions may result in the disqualification of your application. Experience referenced in this section MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application in order to be properly evaluated. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Associates degree or equivalent
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• None of the above / Did not graduate High School

03

How many years of experience do you have in custodial, building and equipment maintenance.

• I do not have any relevant experience/background.
• Less than one year of relevant experience.
• One to two years of relevant experience.
• Two to three years of relevant experience.
• More than three years of relevant experience.

04

Check the boxes below for the areas in which you have at least one year of experience:

• Professional Office Setting
• Public Sector/Government
• Law Enforcement/Public Safety
• Operations/Maintenance
• Public Works/Utilities
• Customer Service
• Refurbishing, Polishing and Buffing Floors
• None of the Above

05

Do you currently have a valid Class C California drivers license, with an acceptable driving record and evidence of insurability?

• Yes
• No

06

Applicants must successfully pass a background check, polygraph test and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment. Do you certify that you have read and understand the statement concerning the pre-employment process?

• Yes
• No

07

Incumbents assigned to this position may be required to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

08

Please indicate how you learned of this employment opportunity:

• GovernmentJobs.com
• City Website
• Social Media
• Job Fair
• Professional Association
• Referral
• Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program
• Other

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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Employer City of Upland

Address 460 N Euclid Ave

Upland, California, 91786

Website http://www.uplandca.gov