Facilities Support Worker

Facilities Support Worker

The Public Works Department is seeking one (1) candidate for a Facilities Support Worker. This is an entry level position that will provide general janitorial services, event setup, and complete minor facility repairs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who ensures spaces remain safe, functional, and welcoming, and has a keen eye for details. The position requires significant public interaction, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and initiative.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline: (subject to change) Filing Deadline: June 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm Oral Board Interviews: June 16, 2026 (Virtual) Selection Interviews: June 29, 2026 (In Person) The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more.

Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 182,842 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.

Representative Duties

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine custodial work in the care, maintenance, and cleaning of City buildings and facilities; performs minor repairs and maintenance; sets up and breaks down meeting and event spaces; and performs related duties as assigned. Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general supervision from the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing duties in support of custodial and routine maintenance tasks. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This classification is distinguished from the Facilities Technician I/II classification in that the latter performs more semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance of City buildings and facilities.

• Cleans and maintains City facilities and buildings including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, waxing, stripping/refinishing, and polishing floors; cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies/blinds.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and related fixtures including sinks, urinals, toilets, and shower stalls; unclogs toilets and drains as needed.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment such as telephones, computers/screens, and work cubicles.
• Washes windows and walls; dusts and cleans desk and countertop surfaces; empties and cleans waste receptacles; transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Provides basic set up and take-down of rooms/facilities for meetings, classes, and events; assists with office moves.
• Regulates ventilation and temperature in rooms/facilities; cleans air vents; replaces light bulbs and adjusts shades and blinds.
• Restocks restrooms and lunch areas with supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, and soap.
• Picks up and disposes of papers and debris; removes graffiti from buildings as needed.
• Maintains custodial supplies needed to perform the work; maintains and operates electrical and battery powered extractors, scrubbers, buffers, vacuums and other related cleaning/maintenance equipment.
• Locks and unlocks buildings/rooms; sets, disarms, and resets security alarms.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities including minor painting.
• Visually inspects facilities for damage, safety hazards, and security concerns; reports safety issues and maintenance/repair matters requiring further attention and maintenance.
• Assists Facilities Technician with larger projects and tasks as required.
• Provides Public Works support for City special events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in a full range of custodial work.
• Occupational hazards and safety standards related to custodial and minor maintenance work and the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging concepts and principles, including their significance in organizational dynamics and the functioning of the City and their impact on fostering innovation and collaboration.
• The structure and content of the English language at a level necessary to successfully perform the duties assigned.
• Current equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Independently perform custodial duties in cleaning and caring for a variety of City buildings and facilities.
• Keep records of work performed, supplies used and/or purchased; determine correct volume/amount of various cleaning/maintenance solutions.
• Perform duties safely and use appropriate sanitary methods.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Engage with a diverse public and workforce, facilitating inclusive service delivery, and implementing equitable city policies.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience: Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and one year of custodial experience including care, maintenance, and cleaning of buildings and facilities. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment an appropriate, valid California driver's license. This requirement may be waived for individuals who are unable to obtain a driver's license due to a disability.

Retired Annuitants: This is a regular full-time position. Retired Annuitants are not eligible for appointment to this position under Government Code Sections 7522.56, 21224, 21227, and 21229. Retired CalPERS members may apply only if they are planning to voluntarily reinstate from retirement.

Employment Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship or any other type of employment-based visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must possess mobility to work in the field; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confining spaces and around machines; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff. The work requires wear and use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities who are qualified to perform essential functions of a position or positions within this classification. Environmental Conditions Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Working Conditions Employees may be expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required. The information listed above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Elk Grove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance