Custodian Level I/II

Knowledge of

• Use and care of materials chemicals and equipment used in custodial work methods
• Proper handling of bio-hazardous materials and bodily fluids
• Principles and practices of safety used in custodial work
• Materials and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors walls fixtures and furniture
• Materials and chemicals used in cleaning washing and waxing operations
• Housekeeping methods and sanitation materials and techniques
• English usage spelling grammar and punctuation

• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Read write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Follow prescribed routine and quality control standard procedures
• Perform cleaning tasks in a prescribed manner
• Operate manual and power cleaning equipment machinery and materials safely
• Develop and maintain cooperative effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of full-time paid experience as a custodian engaged in the cleaning and care of health care commercial industrial and/or public buildings or facilities.

Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602 Personnel Policies and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5 Social Security Number verification professional license/registration verification military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License Class C or higher may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Other Requirement: Some positions in this class require tuberculin clearance.

Physical Requirements: Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:

• Perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as bending stooping standing walking and climbing stairs.
• Lift and carry materials and custodial equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
• Push and pull wheeled carts requiring up to 50 pounds of exertion force; in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
• Comply with California Code of Regulations Title 8 Section 5144 Respiratory Protection Subsection (g)(1) Facepiece Seal Protection.

• Work in a locked facility around patients with a persistent mental illness or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
• Work around persons infected with communicable diseases and handle human fluids and waste (i.e. blood sputum urine).
• Work with hazardous materials such as solvents and chemicals.
• Work around dust dirt noise and odors.
• Work irregular hours holidays and weekends.
• Work in inclement weather throughout their shift.
• Wear a designated uniform and protective equipment.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhere to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.