CUSTODIAN I

California Department of Developmental Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a Custodian I for Tulare County to perform janitorial duties and maintain cleanliness in assigned areas.

Position is permanent, full-time, in-office with mandatory duties, physical requirements, and state benefits. Applicants must view the exam bulletin and meet residency and work authorization requirements. Final filing date is 2026-09-12.

Qualifications

• Under supervision, to perform janitorial duties in keeping an area assigned area clean and orderly.
• The position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States and does not sponsor visas.
• Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating.
• Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of California at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement.
• TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: On-going interaction with clients, personnel and the general public. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment, work in extreme weather conditions.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Individuals Interested In The Position Must Take And Pass The Online Custodian I Examination . To View The Exam Bulletin, Click The Following Link Or Copy And Paste The Link Into Your Web Browser And Follow The Instructions Provided:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1626

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under supervision, to perform janitorial duties in keeping an area assigned area clean and orderly.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Please tell us how you heard about us (click on link below).

https://forms.office.com/g/Em8dGRc5Mt

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement. Must be able to understand all facility and departmental policy and procedures.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: On-going interaction with clients, personnel and the general public. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment, work in extreme weather conditions. Position requires standing, sitting, lifting, bending and stooping. Subject to float in different work areas and assignments as required.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-530569
• Position #(s): 472-239-2011-051
• 472-239-2011-083
• Working Title: Custodian I
• Classification: CUSTODIAN I
• $3,326.00 - $4,163.00 A
• $3,659.00 - $4,578.00 B
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Tulare County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Contact Information For Porterville Developmental Center Is:

Porterville Developmental Center

HR/Recruitment and Exams

P.O. Box 2000

Porterville, CA 93258

Porterville Developmental Center: CA Department of Developmental Services

Contact Evangelina Valle [phone], Laura Medina Jimenez [phone] or Monica Rodriguez [phone] for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Selected candidates are subject to special requirements. This position is required to complete a medical evaluation.

Final Filing Date: 9/12/2026

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below.

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

CalPERS 2026 Health Benefit Summary

Human Resources Contact:

Monica Rodriguez

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Kerrie Sawyer

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Confidential Information

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

Education

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript may be required prior to appointment. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation.
• ***Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. PDC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:
• National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or
• Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.