Supervising Custodian I *Revised

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervising Custodian I to lead a team in maintaining cleanliness across various facilities. This role involves supervising custodial staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing complex cleaning tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to quality, and the ability to train and mentor others. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing community spaces and ensuring a safe, clean environment for all. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards in custodial services and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and training custodial staff.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train custodians in cleaning techniques.
• Inspect work quality and ensure adherence to policies.

Skills

Supervision

Team Building

Cleaning Procedures

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Chemicals for Cleaning

Computers and Software Applications

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 4/11/25, 4/25/2025 (Final)

Under direction, the Supervising Custodian I supervises and trains Custodians in cleaning procedures and techniques; participates in and inspects the work of Custodians engaged in the cleaning, sanitizing and care of designated County facilities; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
• Team dynamics and team building
• Use and care of materials, chemicals and equipment used in custodial work methods
• Proper handling of bio-hazardous materials and bodily fluids
• Materials and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtures, and furniture
• Materials and chemicals used in cleaning, washing, and waxing operations
• Housekeeping methods and sanitation materials and techniques
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; including safety laws, rules, methods and procedures (e.g. applicable OSHA regulations applied to ensure the safety of staff, the public, and building occupants)
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Ability to

• Supervise, select, train, and evaluate employees in all phases of custodial work
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Provide clear and concise verbal and written instructions
• Collect and compile a variety of data and information
• Prepare time and inventory records and reports

Minimum Qualifications

Either:

1. One year of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Custodian.
2. Two years of full-time, paid experience as a custodian engaged in the cleaning and care of health care, commercial, industrial and/or public buildings or facilities.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Other Requirement: Some positions in this class require tuberculin clearance.

Physical Requirements

Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:

• Perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as bending, stooping, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Lift and carry materials and custodial equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
• Push and pull wheeled carts requiring up to 50 pounds of exertion force; in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
• Comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5144 Respiratory Protection, Subsection (g)(1) Facepiece Seal Protection.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

Some positions in this class require incumbents to be able to:

• Work in a locked facility around patients with a persistent mental illness or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
• Work around persons infected with communicable diseases and handle human fluids and waste (i.e., blood, sputum, urine).
• Work with hazardous materials such as solvents and chemicals.
• Work around dust, dirt, noise, and odors.
• Work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends.
• Work in inclement weather throughout their shift.
• Wear a designated uniform and protective equipment.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

Contact Information

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email: [e-mail]
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
Website: www.SacCountyJobs.net

Additional Information:

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application, or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write no experience for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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