Custodian (Lead)

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County is seeking a Custodian Lead to supervise a crew and perform cleaning tasks in county facilities. The role emphasizes leadership, quality standards, and safety while maintaining clean, safe facilities.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of custodial experience in health care, commercial, industrial, or public settings, and a valid California Driver’s License. Training staff and coordinating supplies are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Two years of custodial experience in a healthcare, commercial, industrial, or public facility setting.
• Valid California Driver’s License, Class C, must be kept current.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of Custodians performing cleaning in assigned buildings.
• Ensure clean and safe facilities while guiding the team to meet quality standards.
• Operate custodial equipment safely (e.g., floor buffers) and supervise cleaning tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Current Solano County General Services employees are invited to apply for this promotional opportunity.

CUSTODIAN (LEAD)

Under general supervision, leads a crew of Custodians performing cleaning activities in assigned buildings. This class can perform all tasks associated with cleaning the interior of office building and other county facilities to include cleaning floors and carpets; dusting and polishing furniture, woodwork, office fixtures, etc.; cleaning restrooms, hallways, lobbies, stairways, offices, drinking fountains, light fixtures, trash receptacles and interior air vent fixtures in office buildings; and washing windows, walls, etc.

The ideal candidate:

• Leads by working alongside their team and taking an active role in daily custodial operations.
• Maintains clean and safe facilities while supporting and guiding their team to meet established quality standards.
• Brings at least two years of custodial experience in a commercial, industrial, health care, or public facility setting.
• Operates custodial equipment safely and effectively, including floor buffers and other specialized equipment.
• Demonstrates strong work habits, teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to safe work practices.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, supervisors, and customers while building positive working relationships.
• Organizes and prioritizes assignments while adapting to changing facility needs.
• Provides training and direction to staff, monitors supply inventories, and ensures work is completed efficiently.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Experience: Equivalent to two years of full-time paid experience performing custodial work in a health care, commercial, industrial and/or public building/facilities setting.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.

Note: The driver’s license must be kept current while employed in this class.

SELECTION PROCESS

• 09/30/2026 by 5:00 PM – Deadline to submit application and required documents.
• TBD – Tentative date for oral board exam for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [phone], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.