Custodian

Sutter County; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter County is seeking a Custodian to maintain county buildings in a clean, safe condition and to monitor an assigned building as needed. The role requires physical effort, ability to follow instructions, and capacity to work with minimal supervision.

The department emphasizes disaster service obligations and compliance with E-Verify; prior janitorial experience is desirable and a CA driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must meet physical requirements and operate cleaning equipment.
• Previous janitorial or custodial work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains buildings and facilities in a clean and orderly condition; cleans and disinfects offices and meeting rooms; dusts fixtures and waxes; sweeps, mops, waxes floors; washes walls and windows; cleans restrooms; empties waste receptacles; vacuums carpets.
• Maintains and stores tools and equipment used in daily operation.
• Rearranges room furniture to proper position.
• Monitors for trespassers, fire or equipment malfunction; secures doors and windows.
• Reports needed repairs to supervising custodian.
• Replenishes work materials as needed.
• Sets up facilities for meetings as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Stamina/physical ability

Teamwork

Education

Any combination of education, training and experience

Janitorial experience desirable

Tools

Buffer

Carpet cleaner

Vacuum cleaner

Job description

The Department of General Services is recruiting for a Custodian to join their team! Under general supervision, to maintain county buildings and facilities in a clean, orderly and safe condition and to monitor in a watch person capacity an assigned building or area.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s) of this classification or other similar classifications, including Part‑Time and Extra Help, for up to six months.

Notice: All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and/or interview will be via e‑mail through Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV. Please be sure to set‑up your inbox to receive them or check your junk‑mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other related duties may be required or assigned.

1. Maintains buildings and facilities in a clean and orderly condition; cleans and disinfects offices and meeting rooms; dusts and waxes fixtures and furniture; sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, and/or buffs floors; washes walls and windows; scours, disinfects and re‑stocks restrooms; empties and cleans waste receptacles; vacuums and shampoos carpets.
2. Maintains and stores tools and equipment used in daily operation.
3. Rearranges room furniture to proper position.
4. Monitors for trespassers, fire or equipment malfunction; secures doors and windows.
5. Reports needed repairs to supervising custodian.
6. Replenishes work materials as needed.
7. Sets up facilities for meetings as needed.

Knowledge of:

The hazards associated with cleaning compounds/agents; the methods, materials and equipment used in basic janitorial work; the effect of cleaning compounds/agents on floors, walls and glass.

Ability to:

Understand and follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; meet the physical requirements of the job; work with minimal supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the scope of employment; operate buffer, carpet cleaner and vacuum cleaner.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Previous work experience in janitorial or custodial work is desirable.

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:

Requires the ability to exert a considerable amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; exert moderate to extensive amount of physical effort involving stooping, crouching, climbing and lifting in performance of manual labor; operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in performance of daily tasks; ability to work around electrical currents, cleaning chemicals and toxic waste in a safe manner.

Disaster Service Workers:

All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County.

License or Certificate:

This classification may require a valid California driver’s license.

NOTE:

Sutter County utilizes E‑Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.