Custodian

City of Citrus Heights; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Citrus Heights is seeking a dependable Custodian for the General Services Department. The ideal candidate will maintain clean, safe facilities with a strong work ethic, work independently, and handle private areas discreetly. Primary location is at the Citrus Heights Police Department, with a weekday 5:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

schedule and occasional overtime based on needs. Responsibilities include cleaning, setup for events, handling routine maintenance, and interacting with the public.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in routine custodial and maintenance work.
• Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent.
• May need to possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties for City buildings and facilities.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, offices, and fixtures.
• Set up rooms and equipment for classes, meetings, and events; assist with AV setups.
• Interact with the public and provide standard information when needed; report concerns.
• Maintain records of cleaning activities and inventory; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Custodial work

Customer service

Time management

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The City of Citrus Heights has an immediate opening for a Custodian in the General Services Department. The Department is seeking a dependable, punctual, and service-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming City facilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic and can be trusted to work independently while remaining responsive to the needs of employees, visitors, and the public. They understand the importance of professionalism and discretion, particularly when working in private or sensitive areas such as locker rooms, restrooms, and employee workspaces.

The successful candidate is flexible, adaptable, and able to effectively manage their time and prioritize assignments with minimal supervision. They demonstrate excellent customer service skills and are comfortable using email and telephone to receive instructions, respond to requests, and report facility concerns. They are proactive and take ownership of their responsibilities, consistently following through to ensure work is completed thoroughly and efficiently.

The primary work location will be at the Citrus Heights Police Department. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Candidates must be comfortable working early mornings and willing to accommodate occasional schedule adjustments and overtime based on operational needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The selected candidate(s) be subject to a thorough background investigation. The investigation is used to determine a candidate's moral character and suitability for employment in support of a law enforcement department. The investigation may include, but is not limited to, the following: criminal record, polygraph, driving history, credit history, military record, previous employer(s), and references.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change):

Recruitment Closes: December 6, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
Oral Board Interviews: December 17, 2026
Selection Interviews: January 6, 2027

Under general supervision, performs the full range of custodial duties related to the care, routine maintenance, and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities; moves furniture and equipment to set up and tear down for classes, activities, and functions; interacts with and provides basic information and assistance to the public; and performs related work as assigned and required.

• Performs a wide variety of custodial duties in the care, upkeep, and routine maintenance of City buildings and facilities.
• Cleans and sanitizes office, meeting, and conference rooms; kitchen and break areas; and restroom facilities and fixtures, including sinks, urinals, and toilets; replenishes supplies as needed.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, waxes, strips, and polishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets as necessary.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, fixtures and equipment.
• Washes windows, mirrors and walls.
• Cleans furniture and counter tops.
• Empties, cleans, and sanitizes waste receptacles.
• Sets up rooms and equipment for classes, conferences, meetings, special events, and other functions; moves and arranges furniture; sets up audio-visual equipment.
• Interfaces with the public in a non-disruptive manner; answers questions and provides standard information to the public.
• Reports unauthorized persons and other security concerns.
• Replaces lights bulbs in a variety of fixtures.
• Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition and handling cleaning agents and detergents.
• Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants, and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use.
• Maintains records of maintenance and cleaning activities; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, and custodial tools and equipment.
• Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Basic facility maintenance techniques and materials.
• Operate modern office equipment.
• Basic mathematics.
• Basic principles and procedures of record-keeping.
• Basic techniques for dealing with the public.
• Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to custodial work.
• Basic knowledge of computer software programs.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.
• Promote recycling; assist program assistant and solid waste staff with outreach and education for recycling and waste diversion at City facilities, assist recycling staff with facility-related annual waste audits, and related facility recycling support.

Ability to

• Use and operate a variety of custodial equipment, including high-pressure washer, vacuum cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, carpet extractor, buffer, mop, and broom.
• Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Travel to different sites and locations.
• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Correctly interpret and apply the policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Use a variety of small hand tools.
• Operate a variety of audio/visual equipment including TV, VCR, sound systems, portable public address system, slide projector, overhead projector, and portable mobile screen as requested.
• Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity.
• Maintain basic records.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in person, and over the telephone.
• Use, tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Provide high quality, economical services to the Citrus Heights community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Use principles of effective office safety including use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

One (1) year of experience performing routine building custodial and maintenance work.

Training

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

License or Certificate

May need to possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance as required by the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess mobility to work on all types of floor surfaces, in a variety of facilities, and at considerable heights from a manual lift. The position is required to lift and carry furniture and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and up to 100 pounds with assistance, to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. To operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; and smell in order to detect the possible presence of waste or hazardous materials. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, twist, turn, climb, reach and prolonged standing to perform, the work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, vibrations, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, fumes, waste products, mechanical, and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids while cleaning and are required to wear appropriate attire for the area to which they are assigned.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Citrus Heights is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The City of Citrus Heights is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment or selection process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].