CUSTODIAN I JC-532869

California Department of Public Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Custodian I position at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) supports the department’s mission by performing general cleaning of offices, labs, warehouses, and common areas with sustainable practices, under supervision of a Custodian Supervisor I.

This shift runs 4:00pm to 12:30am with a night-shift differential pay of $0.50 per hour and $0.75 premium overtime hour; PLP 2025 reduces monthly base pay by 3% through June 2027; salary ranges shown do not reflect this reduction.

Qualifications

• General cleaning of offices, labs, warehouses, and common areas following sustainable practices.
• Works under the supervision of a Custodian Supervisor I.
• Pay differential applies for night shift employees.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of offices, labs, warehouses, and common areas while applying sustainable work practices.
• Work under the supervision of a Custodian Supervisor I within Facilities Management Services.

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential Public Health services through strong and effective Partnerships. CDPH strives to be a learning, healing, and impactful organization, with the Program Support Division (PSD) providing Program assistance to the Department in that mission.

The CDPH’s Richmond Campus is a 29-acre property housing over 1,200 employees, located in Richmond’s Marina Bay and just minutes from the El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond BART stations, with free shuttle service between the campus and the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station. The campus includes offices, laboratories, and a warehouse. Free employee parking is available along with complimentary electric vehicle charging, a public transit subsidy of up to $300 per month, and access to an on-site gym.

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

CDPH is an E-Verify Employer

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

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by being responsible for general cleaning of offices, labs, warehouses, and common areas by applying sustainable work practices to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.

The Custodian I works under the supervision of a Custodian Supervisor I, of the Facilities Management Services.

This position qualifies for Pay Differential 85 Night-Shift Differential Pay for employees who work four or more hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. This provides an additional $0.50 per hour and $0.75 pay per premium overtime hour.

The working hour for this shift is 4:00pm to 12:30am.

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.

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

Final Filing Date: 10/13/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532869

Position #(s): 580-131-2011-909

Working Title: Custodian

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: 1

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time