Become a Custodian I

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This classification series describes four classifications for professional cleaning of offices, buildings, correctional facilities, hospitals, and other facilities. Incumbents in this classification series at departments with inmates or mental health patients must be willing to work in a correctional facility environment, comply with safety and security procedures, and interact with staff, patients, inmates or youth offenders from a wide range of cultural backgrounds in a professional manner. Incumbents at these facilities are expected to have and maintain sufficient amount of strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations without compromising their health and well-being or the well-being of their fellow employees, patients, inmates or youth offenders.

Custodian I

Under supervision, incumbents perform custodial services in keeping an office, building, area, correctional facility, residential facility, or medical facility clean and orderly; may instruct, lead, or provide instruction to inmates, youth offenders, or institutional residents who are assigned to assist with custodial services; sweep, scrub, mop and wax floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; clean, dust, and polish cabinets, furniture, and woodwork; empty and clean waste receptacles; clean stairways, escalators, elevators, hallways, restrooms, offices, lobbies, patient rooms, exam rooms, resident rooms, and emergency rooms; clean ceilings, walls, windows, window shades, and light fixtures; assist in moving and arranging furniture and equipment as required; polish metal work; turn out lights and lock doors and windows; refill lavatory and housekeeping supplies; make beds and care for linens; replace light globes and tubes; operate scrubbers, buffers, waxers, and other equipment and machinery; operate a freight or passenger elevator. In smaller, outlying offices and buildings, as incidental assignments, washes windows, washes automotive equipment, and maintains ornamental plantings in and around buildings and parking areas; and maintains parking areas, and cleans sidewalks.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$3,229 - $4,445 (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 

Minimum Qualifications 

Six months of professional cleaning experience. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent can be substituted for the required experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge:
Materials, chemicals, disinfectants, equipment, and methods used in professional cleaning work; sanitation and safety measures in the operating, cleaning and care of equipment and work areas; and safety practices.

Ability to: 
Safely use and care for equipment and supplies; safely use manual and/or electric cleaning equipment; keep accurate inventories; follow directions; learn and perform routine custodial tasks; work courteously and cooperatively with others; safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; identify and resolve complex issues as it relates to custodial functions; utilize acceptable work habits and meet established standards; and communicate effectively.

Preferred or Desirable Qualifications
Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.

All employees must have general qualifications as described by California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 172.