CUSTODIAN I

State of California; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave (156 hours)

11 paid holidays

Health, dental & vision benefits

Job summary

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is seeking a Custodian I for California State Prison, Los Angeles County. The role offers a monthly salary of $3,659.00 to $4,578.00 and is part of a mission-driven public service.

As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive paid leave, holidays, comprehensive health/dental/vision benefits, and other standard state benefits. The position is not visa-sponsored and involves compliance with health orders.

Qualifications

• Custodian I classification and salary range.
• New to State candidates hired at minimum salary or alternate range.
• Minimum Requirements listed in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• Safety First – work daily with medical and custody staff to ensure safety as a priority.
• Changed Lives – model appropriate conduct for incarcerated individuals.
• Quality Products – support infection-free, safe environments in state facilities.

Skills

Custodial cleaning

Biohazard cleaning

Janitorial equipment use

Team leadership

Evenings/weekends/overtime

Job description

California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority

JC-536637 -

JC-536637 - Custodian I - California State Prison - Los Angeles County
CUSTODIAN I

$3,659.00 - $4,578.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

This position is limited term and may be extended up to 24 months and may become permanent.

We are excited to announce that effective January 1, 2026 the California Prison Industry Authority(CALPIA) was renamed the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA).

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.

As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive:

• At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family

Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!

The Health Facility Maintenance program provides individuals training of necessary knowledge and skills needed to meet the highest possible standards of cleaning for healthcare settings and brings healthcare areas of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to an acceptable level of sanitary conditions. Be a part of our mission teaching valuable life skills and work experience for successful employment upon parole or release.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. We do not accept STEM-OPT.

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

Working Conditions

Persons appointed to positions in this class must be reasonably able to maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees or that of incarcerated individuals. Assignments during tour of duty may include sole responsibility for the supervision of incarcerated individuals and/or the protection of personal and real property. Persons appointed to the positionin this class may berequired to wear a personal alarm andcarry a whistlewhile on the worksite.

• Safety First – work daily with medical and custody staff to make sure all staff are safe as a priority
• Changed Lives – help provide examples of how to behave on a work site and model the way for Incarcerated Individuals
• Quality Products – be a part of a statewide program in all adult state facilities working towards providing an infection free and safe environment for medical staff and/or patient care

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CUSTODIAN I

Classification:

CUSTODIAN I $3,659.00 - $4,578.00B

Position may receive a $190.00 per month Institutional Worker Supervision Pay (IWSP) Differential

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is a self-supporting state agency thatprovides productive work opportunities andjob skills to incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism andincrease public and prison safety.

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) operates within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) facilities. CDCR does not recognize hostages for bargaining purposes. CDCR has a “NO HOSTAGE” policy, and all incarcerated individuals, visitors, non-employees, and employees shall be made aware of this.

Pursuant to the Public Health Orders, m asks shall be worn in accordance with local county requirements, CDPH requirements, and directives issued by CDCR and CALCTRA. COVID testing may be required under circumstances determined by the department. Both institutional and non-institutional testing protocols are constantly evaluated and will be revised based on most current public health ordinances. CDCR and CALCTRA shall continue to assess conditions and may be required to reinstate, as needed, higher levels of testing and mitigation strategies to limit the spread of COVID-19 within our work locations.

Upon a conditional job offer, the selected candidate will be required to clear live scan, a tuberculous (TB) test, and physical (if applicable).

This position is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing pursuant to 2 CCR § 599.960.

Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with hours worked, dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Please indicate the classification, Job Control Number (JC) and position number in the 'EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING' section of your application, failure to provide this information may result in elimination from the hiring process. Resumes are welcome but do not take place of the STD 678. Incomplete applications received may not be considered.

Employees new to CALCTRA will be required to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) prior to starting work within an institution or Central Office. NEO is 4-5 days (36 hours) and will be conducted at the Green Valley Training Center in Folsom, CA. New employees traveling 50 miles or more from their home address or headquarters location to attend NEO will receive a travel advance sufficient for meals, incidentals, and travel accommodations for the duration of NEO. Any questions or concerns regarding NEO training can be addressed during the interview process.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.

• Custodial, janitorial, professional cleaning experience
• Experience cleaning biohazard or hospital cleaning experience
• Experience using janitorial equipment
• Experience leading or instruction of a work group
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and overtime

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

• Time Off – earned vacation and sick leave
• State offered Holiday’s & Two Professional Development Days (yearly)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement
• Work Week Flexibility – Pending operational needs, may be able to work 4 10-hour shifts and/or other alternate work schedules

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.calctra.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources

[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:

EEO Officer

[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.

Additional Information

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025.This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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.