Transfer- Custodian Level III

Class Code 27803: Custodian Level I/II

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

• Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
• Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
• Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

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: 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 Procedures B-5 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 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.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions:
Some positions in this class require incumbents to be able to:
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.

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

• If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
• Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
• If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
• Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
• Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
• Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.