Custodian

THE AGENCY
The General Services Agency (GSA) is comprised ofFleet Services Facilities Procurement Special Services Parks Security and Business Support and isresponsible for a broad spectrum of services to all the County departments and agencies. It requires a very diverse workforce to accomplish the GSA mission of contributing to the quality of life in Ventura County by partnering with their customers to provide expertise and cost-effective service delivery and foster the preservation of natural resources.

THE POSITION
Under immediate to general supervision trains to and provides a variety of custodial services within assigned areas of public buildings.

The ideal Custodian candidate will be reliable have some prior custodial experience exhibit a good attitude and have the capability to learn more advanced custodial tasks. Prior experience in providing custodial services in a large campus-type facility the ability to work independently and the ability to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently with limited supervision are preferred.

Custodians work the night shift 12:00 am to 8:30 am

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: General Services Agency

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Educational Incentive: 2.5% for an Associates degree 3.5% for a Bachelors degree or 5% for a Masters degree
• Night Shift Differential five percent (5%) of the base pay
• Flexible Credit Allowance:Biweekly contribution towards medical dental and/or vision insurance from authorized plans
• Deferred Compensation: County match of up to 3% dependent upon your contribution amount
• Pension Plan: Participation in the Countys defined benefit plan

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Keeps assigned area clean sanitize and aseptic by scouring scrubbing mopping polishing using germicides and wet dusting.
• Cleans deodorizes and disinfects lavatory floors walls and fixtures.
• Dusts cleans and polishes desks equipment cabinets shelves and other furniture; dusts and washes light fixtures.
• Collects stages material for recycling and disposes of trash.
• Replenishes lavatory supplies.
• Keeps workstation and equipment neat and clean.
• Sweeps mops strips seals waxes and buffs floors.
• Washes and cleans windows blinds windowsills screens and glass doors.
• Sweeps building entrance and sidewalks and other related duties.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets and rugs.
• May operate special cleaning equipment and participate in major cleaning projects.
• May utilize software systems to maintain work records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
No experience or training is required; however applicants must demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California driver license is required.
• Applicants must be willing and able to bend reach twist push pull lift and carry items associated with the job duties described above.
• Applicants must be willing and able to participate in a detailed background investigation by the District Attorneys Office in order to obtain clearance to work in their facilities.
• Applicants will need to complete and submit a Sheriffs Office Security Clearance Request form post-offer as a requirement for assigned Sheriff facility access.
• APPLICANTS MUST INDICATE ON THEIR APPLICATION THAT THEY ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

FINAL FILING DATE
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply online please refer to website If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources 800 South Victoria Avenue L-1970 Ventura CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another merit or civil service public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised and if appointed to the position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination then appointment by Lateral Transfer may be possible. If interested please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION-100%
An un-proctored internet-based job-related written exam will be conducted to evaluate participating candidates knowledge of general cleaning procedures and basics of restroom cleaning in public buildings. Applicants must earn a score of seventy (70%) percent or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.