CUSTODIAN I

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals is hiring a Custodian I for the Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County. The role involves general housekeeping, cleaning offices and common areas, and maintaining a clean, safe environment under supervision.

Responsibilities include restroom cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, glass cleaning, trash disposal, and operating floor machines with safety practices. Flexible shifts and possible overtime may be required to meet hospital needs.

Qualifications

• Eligibility by permanent civil service status or being reachable on an employment list.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs custodial duties to keep assigned areas clean and orderly.
• May instruct or supervise individuals/patients as needed.
• Daily tasks include cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning glass doors and windows, emptying trash, and mopping floors.
• Wax and buff tile floors and operate floor machines, automatic scrubbers and buffing machines.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and safety practices; use custodial supplies and equipment.
• The incumbent may be required to work any shift and relocate within the hospital as needed.

Job description

Custodian I- General Services/Housekeeping, Metropolitan State Hospital 24-Various

Classification: CUSTODIAN I

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530576

Position #s: 487-552-2011-XXX

Working Title: Custodian I- General Services/Housekeeping, Metropolitan State Hospital 24-Various

Classification: CUSTODIAN I

$3,326.00 - $4,163.00 A

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: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is accepting applications for a Custodian I, Full-time/Permanent. Working Title : Custodian I-Housekeeping Department.

Under supervision, performs custodial duties in keeping an assigned office, building or area clean and orderly; may instruct, lead or supervise individuals/patients; and to do other related work. Desirable characteristics: good people skills, punctuality and dependability; knowledge of custodial techniques, materials, chemicals, disinfectants and safety practices used in custodial work. On a daily basis will clean restrooms, vacuum work areas; dust furniture in work and/or break areas; clean glass doors, windows and walls as necessary; empty trash and deposit in designated containers; spot clean carpets, sweep and mop floors, hallways, etc. Wax and buff tile floors and other duties as required; follow written and verbal instructions, communicate essential functions as follows: Use and care for equipment supplies such as, but not limited to, floor machines, automatic scrubbers and buffing machines, and the ability to work in stressful situations.

• The incumbent is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, being reachable on an employment list, having transfer eligibility, or having reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM .

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

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

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