CUSTODIAN II

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential pay

Job summary

State of California in Riverside, CA, seeks a Custodian II to lead janitorial services for an assigned office or building, ensuring a clean and orderly environment while applying sustainable practices in operations.

The role is permanent, full-time with a 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm shift, Monday through Friday, in-office. Final filing date is 9/7/2026. Night shift differential applies; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• Lead janitorial services for an assigned office/building in Riverside per DGS/FMD policies.
• Apply sustainable work practices in operation and maintenance of building systems.
• Night shift differential pay applies to this position.

Job description

$3,492.00 - $4,371.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: 9/7/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under the direction of the Custodian Supervisor I, the Lead Custodian in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) Riverside leads and performs the required janitorial services in keeping an assigned office, building, or area clean and orderly by applying sustainable work practices in the operation and maintenance of all building systems and equipment within Region II buildings in accordance with Department of General Services (DGS) and FMD policies, procedures, and guidelines and the Excellence in Public Buildings Initiative. The Post & Bid form can be obtained by clicking on the Duty Statement Link.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Information about applying for a state job can be found here:

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CUSTODIAN II

This position receives night shift differential pay.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location

In Office

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Work Week

Monday Through Friday

Department Information

The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department’s Mission. That mission is to “Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers.” DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package. Some benefits include:

• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k) and 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Hiring Unit Contact

Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

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.

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

Reporting Location:

Facilities Management Division (FMD)
3737 Main Street,
Riverside, CA. 92501

Please specify RPA #30839 and JC-529799 on your state application.

Post and Bid

Bidders (DGS employees) will be considered first and must file their bid requests for this position by the “Final Filing Date” with the contact person listed above, using the Post and Bid Request form, DGS OHR 56 (Rev 03/2022). The employee with the greatest amount of continuous permanent full-time statewide seniority in the class (regardless of department) shall be selected over other employees and notified of start date. If no eligible bidders accept the job offer, then the selection criteria above in “Who May Apply” will be utilized.

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.