Jobs in Vallejo, CA

About the role

Job Announcement The Greater Vallejo Recreation District  invites applications for: Position: Custodian - Part  Time                                        Department:  Recreation   Job Opening Date: June 10, 2026                                     Location:  Multiple Community Centers   Deadline for applying:  open until filled                           Position Type:  Part Time   Salary Range: $18.75 to $19.50  Age Requirement: 18 years old. The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a Special Service District that has been serving area residents for over seventy five years. As a Special Service District, GVRD operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo. GVRD manages 407 acres of public park space including 20 neighborhood parks, 10 community parks, 6 special purpose parks, and Olympic-size swimming pool and 4 community centers.  GVRD maintains over 1,000 acres of public land.  GVRD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. With 30 plus full time and approximately 155 part-time and seasonal employees, GVRD operates on a 2025-2026 fiscal year budget of $12.9 million for general fund operations and Measure K funding amounting to $2.2 million.  The Measure K funding is being utilized to purchase necessary equipment, improve parks, facilities.   Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. CUSTODIAN - PART TIME   DEFINITION To perform a variety of cleaning activities in District buildings and facilities; to set up rooms for meetings and special events; to provide supplies and equipment for the performance of duties; maintain grounds outside of assigned building; and to perform a variety of related technical tasks as assigned.   SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from the Recreation Coordinator or other higher level staff.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   Essential Functions :   • Maintain cleanliness of assigned building; empty and clean trash receptacles; dust and clean office furniture; clean interior and exterior windows and glass doors; disinfect and clean bathroom areas; sweep and scrub floors; strip, seal, wax and buff tile floors. • Replenish supplies and materials in restrooms and supply room. • Vacuum traffic areas; spot and shampoo carpets. • Clean kitchen areas including stoves, vents, sinks, floors and counters. • Ensure areas being cleaned are safe; set out waning signs for wet or slippery areas. • Perform security checks of buildings and facilities; observe and report unauthorized persons in building. • Perform all functions required to prepare center for user group (s), ensure room(s) are clean and free of safety hazards, set-up tables and chairs as directed. • Perform minor maintenance functions including touch-up painting, minor carpentry, minor plumbing, change light bulbs, and other repair activity. • Perform outside yard work around assigned building. • Maintain walkways and entrances around buildings. • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.  QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of : • Methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial maintenance. • The use of toxic chemicals. • Safe work practices.   Ability to : • Operate power and non-powered janitorial equipment. • Work independently in the absence of supervision. • Interpret written instructions and warning labels on cleaning chemicals. • Understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Effective interaction and communications skills with others.  Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible custodial experience.   Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.   WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions : Travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases and toxic materials.   Physical Conditions : Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate or heavy lifting; walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

What you'll bring

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Two years of increasingly responsible custodial experience.