Description
The City of Torrance is looking for a FULL-TIME TEMPORARY CUSTODIAN to work in a physically active environment to clean and maintain City buildings and facilities, and to move, set up, and make minor repairs to furniture and other office equipment.
Under supervision, Custodians perform routine cleaning duties, maintaining City buildings in a clean, orderly and secure condition and do related work as required.
This individual cleans offices, conference and meeting rooms; moves or sets up furniture and other office equipment; and operates various types of powered floor maintenance equipment. The Custodian also washes windows and walls; dusts furniture, woodwork, and fixtures; raises and lowers flags on City buildings; and maintains security and keeps City buildings locked during non-working hours.
The temporary position will last for a maximum of six months, but can end sooner based on department needs.
For a Detailed Job Description, Click Here
Note: This is a FULL-TIME TEMPORARY position that works a 9/80 schedule. Must be available to work Monday - Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education And Experience
None; however, prior experience is preferred. Must possess necessary skills for reading and independently following directions for the safe use and maximum utility of a wide variety of cleaning materials and equipment.
License and/or Certificates
A valid Class C California Driver's License.
Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Wednesday, April 9, 2025 by 5:30 p.m.
Only those candidates who best demonstrate that their training and experience meet the City’s needs will be invited to an interview.
Please note this is a temporary position that may last up to six months, but could end sooner based on department needs.
For questions, please contact Neyda Arechiga at [email protected].
SPECIAL NOTES
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
Temporary positions are not eligible for all of the benefits assigned to permanent positions.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Benefit Summary For Torrance Municipal Employees (tme-afscme)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
Employee Only Emp. +1 Emp. +2 or more
Full Time 597.68 1,140.36 1,595.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) 483.29 912.98 1,248.16
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08) 356.34 619.68 829.48
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
Longevity (based on years of service) (Sec. 2.5)
Crafts and Trades employees** shall receive longevity pay in the following manner:
7 YOS: 2.5% above base pay.
11 YOS: 5% above base pay
15 YOS: 7.5% above base pay
19 YOS: 10% above base pay
Permanent part time employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.
Premiums (sec. 3.1)
Varies by position and assignment. Varies (see Sec 3.1)
Night (sec. 3.5)
Swing Shift: 5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.
Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight
Weekend Shift (sec. 3.6)
Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only
Applicable only to employees within the Community Services Department, Park Services Division
Holidays (sec. 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, Last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's).
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)
Accrual Rate Per Month
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 – 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 – 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours
Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding thirty-six (36) months.
Sick Leave (sec. 4.3)
Accural rate is six (6) hours per month
Maximum Accrual: of 600 hours.
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)
Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
PERS 2@55
Employees hired prior to 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011 pay 7% EPMC*
$80 each 6 months**: Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech III incumbants (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)
$225 each 6 months**: Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.
$250 every 6 months*: (Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, and Senior Welder)
$175 tool and educational material allowance**: Animal Control Officer
$100 one-time reimbursement: Mechanic or Senior Mechanic required to use metric tools (upon proof of purchase)
$125 allowance: every six (6) months of employment payable during June and December of each year for employees required to wear safety shoes
$250 allowance: per year for Animal Control Officer payable during September
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15)
457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary.
Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
01
Do you possess a valid Class C California Driver's License?
Do you have prior experience working for a government agency?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience and include the name of the organization you worked for and years of experience. If none, type "N/A".
04
This is a FULL-TIME TEMPORARY position that works a 9/80 schedule. Must be available to work Monday - Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The full-time temporary position will last for a maximum of six months, but can end sooner based on department needs. Do you understand the foregoing?
The City of Torrance is looking for a FULL-TIME TEMPORARY CUSTODIAN to work in a physically active environment to clean and maintain City buildings and facilities, and to move, set up, and make minor repairs to furniture and other office equipment.
Under supervision, Custodians perform routine cleaning duties, maintaining City buildings in a clean, orderly and secure condition and do related work as required.
This individual cleans offices, conference and meeting rooms; moves or sets up furniture and other office equipment; and operates various types of powered floor maintenance equipment. The Custodian also washes windows and walls; dusts furniture, woodwork, and fixtures; raises and lowers flags on City buildings; and maintains security and keeps City buildings locked during non-working hours.
The temporary position will last for a maximum of six months, but can end sooner based on department needs.
For a Detailed Job Description, Click Here
Note: This is a FULL-TIME TEMPORARY position that works a 9/80 schedule. Must be available to work Monday - Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education And Experience
None; however, prior experience is preferred. Must possess necessary skills for reading and independently following directions for the safe use and maximum utility of a wide variety of cleaning materials and equipment.
License and/or Certificates
A valid Class C California Driver's License.
Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
- Six (6) months to one (1) year previous custodial experience;
- A strong customer service orientation;
- A strong work ethic;
- A work history of stability, reliability, dependability, punctuality, and flexibility;
- A self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision;
- The ability to be proactive and search out projects; and
- Willingness to work in a physically active environment.
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Wednesday, April 9, 2025 by 5:30 p.m.
Only those candidates who best demonstrate that their training and experience meet the City’s needs will be invited to an interview.
Please note this is a temporary position that may last up to six months, but could end sooner based on department needs.
For questions, please contact Neyda Arechiga at [email protected].
SPECIAL NOTES
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
Temporary positions are not eligible for all of the benefits assigned to permanent positions.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Benefit Summary For Torrance Municipal Employees (tme-afscme)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
Employee Only Emp. +1 Emp. +2 or more
Full Time 597.68 1,140.36 1,595.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) 483.29 912.98 1,248.16
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08) 356.34 619.68 829.48
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
Longevity (based on years of service) (Sec. 2.5)
Crafts and Trades employees** shall receive longevity pay in the following manner:
7 YOS: 2.5% above base pay.
11 YOS: 5% above base pay
15 YOS: 7.5% above base pay
19 YOS: 10% above base pay
- YOS= Years Of Service
- Except Public Safety Dispatcher and Animal Control Officer
Permanent part time employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.
Premiums (sec. 3.1)
Varies by position and assignment. Varies (see Sec 3.1)
Night (sec. 3.5)
Swing Shift: 5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.
Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight
Weekend Shift (sec. 3.6)
Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only
Applicable only to employees within the Community Services Department, Park Services Division
Holidays (sec. 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, Last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's).
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)
Accrual Rate Per Month
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 – 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 – 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours
Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding thirty-six (36) months.
Sick Leave (sec. 4.3)
Accural rate is six (6) hours per month
Maximum Accrual: of 600 hours.
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)
Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
- (See Sec 4.9.B for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy).
PERS 2@55
Employees hired prior to 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011 pay 7% EPMC*
- Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) PERS 2@62 "New members" hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.
$80 each 6 months**: Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech III incumbants (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)
$225 each 6 months**: Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.
- Payable during June and December of each year
$250 every 6 months*: (Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, and Senior Welder)
$175 tool and educational material allowance**: Animal Control Officer
$100 one-time reimbursement: Mechanic or Senior Mechanic required to use metric tools (upon proof of purchase)
- Payable during June and December of each year
- Payable in February
$125 allowance: every six (6) months of employment payable during June and December of each year for employees required to wear safety shoes
$250 allowance: per year for Animal Control Officer payable during September
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15)
457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary.
Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
01
Do you possess a valid Class C California Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
Do you have prior experience working for a government agency?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience and include the name of the organization you worked for and years of experience. If none, type "N/A".
04
This is a FULL-TIME TEMPORARY position that works a 9/80 schedule. Must be available to work Monday - Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The full-time temporary position will last for a maximum of six months, but can end sooner based on department needs. Do you understand the foregoing?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question