Custodian III - Sheriff's Department

Pima County; United States; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pima County is hiring a Custodian III for the Sheriff’s Department to lead custodial teams, ensure proper cleaning and infection control, and manage supplies and safety reporting. The role may involve work in a jail or detention center.

Required are several years of custodial experience with direct supervision, or equivalent qualifications, plus a valid driver license and background checks as part of the process. This is a lead position with responsibilities across facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Four (4) years of experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial custodial work, including one year of direct supervision of unskilled or semi-skilled workers or laborers engaged in grounds or facilities maintenance or custodial activities, or an equivalent combination of training and experience as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• OR: Two (2) years of experience with Pima County as a Custodian II, or in a closely related classification, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Aufgaben

• Engaged in cleaning of buildings, offices facilities and surrounding areas.
• Trains and instructs custodial workers in proper methods and procedures of custodial work and infection control techniques.
• Inspects completed work to determine conformance to accepted standards.
• Supervises and participates in loading, unloading and moving supplies, equipment and furniture.
• Documents and reports safety hazards and potential facility problems.
• Checks inmate areas and trash bags for contraband.
• Confiscates, documents and properly disposes of any contraband found during checks of inmates and makes formal reports to corrections staff of circumstances.
• Transports inmate work crews, using an assigned vehicle, to satellite locations to perform custodial functions.
• Moves furniture and equipment.
• Maintains an inventory of various custodial equipment and supplies.
• Prepares cleaning and disinfectant solutions and assures proper disposal.
• May inspect equipment to determine needs for new parts, repairs, overhaul and replacement.
• Supervising Inmate work crews on job sites.

Kenntnisse

Supervision

Infection control

Safety reporting

Inmate supervision

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary Department - Sheriff's Department

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Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5874 - Custodian III Salary Grade: 3 Pay Range Hiring Range: $18.79 - $22.09 Per Hour Pay Range: $18.79 - $25.38 Per Hour Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 11/13/2026.

Performs cleaning and maintenance of buildings, office facilities, and surrounding areas. This is a lead position working at the Sheriff’s Department and may be assigned to work at in a jail or detention center, distinguishing it from other Custodian classifications.

Essential Functions

• Engaged in cleaning of buildings, offices facilities and surrounding areas;
• Trains and instructs custodial workers in proper methods and procedures of custodial work and infection control techniques;
• Inspects completed work to determine conformance to accepted standards;
• Supervises and participates in loading, unloading and moving supplies, equipment and furniture;
• Documents and reports safety hazards and potential facility problems;
• Checks inmate areas and trash bags for contraband;
• Confiscates, documents and properly disposes of any contraband found during checks of inmates and makes formal reports to corrections staff of circumstances;
• Transports inmate work crews, using an assigned vehicle, to satellite locations to perform custodial functions;
• Moves furniture and equipment;
• Maintains an inventory of various custodial equipment and supplies;
• Prepares cleaning and disinfectant solutions and assures proper disposal;
• May inspect equipment to determine needs for new parts, repairs, overhaul and replacement;
• Supervising Inmate work crews on job sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial custodial work, including one year of direct supervision of unskilled or semi-skilled workers or laborers engaged in grounds or facilities maintenance or custodial activities, or an equivalent combination of training and experience as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• OR: Two (2) years of experience with Pima County as a Custodian II, or in a closely related classification, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information: Licenses and Certificates

Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items

The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Positions in this classification will be required to engage in direct contact with inmates. Department of Labor Regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that some positions in this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens. In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines and regulations, Hepatitis B vaccine, tuberculosis screening and respiratory protection training, safety equipment and personal protective clothing will be provided. Prior to appointment, applicants must satisfactorily complete a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to corrections facilities and daily contact with corrections inmates. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements

Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - simple and firm grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on radio, behind themselves, and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on a radio, on the phone, and on the cell; Vision - may be required to operate a motor vehicle, operate machinery, distinguish colors, have depth perception and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions

Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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