Custodian

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Custodian

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

CUSTODIAN

SALARY INFORMATION

This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following date:

Effective June 27, 2025 - 3.75% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Premium Pay

In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the item listed below:

• Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 11).
  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is open to the public and will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Custodian vacancies. This eligible list may be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will close on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PT). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, cities, and other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.

OC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
OC Facilities Maintenance ensures the efficient and innovative operation of County facilities through maintenance management services, after-hours emergency support, building automation, and utility management.

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THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Facilities Maintenance is seeking Custodians to perform maintenance inside and outside County facilities using cleaning equipment and chemicals. Custodial Services are critical for the maintenance, and health and safety at County facilities. This position may also be assigned to disinfect COVID-19 infected spaces with appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods.

This position will be assigned to work Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM. Based on operational needs, overtime may be available. On occasion, this position may be required to fill in for the day porter.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate must be able to perform moderate to strenuous physical work, and must possess demonstrated knowledge and work experience in the following core competencies:

Custodial Knowledge

• Cleaning and sanitation methods used in custodial work
• Methods of cleaning floors, lavatories, windows, walls, doors, wood, and furniture
• Utilizing common cleaning materials such as soap, detergent, solvents, and waxes
• Safety practices as applied to custodial work
• Utilizing custodial equipment and the care and maintenance requirements
• Operating heavy floor power cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaner and attachments, scrubbers, and buffers) to clean floors
• Ability to recognize problem areas in cleaning and sanitizing in order to use the proper cleaning agent to remove different kinds of stains on a variety of surfaces
• Moving furniture, cabinets, and other equipment
• Washing windows, walls, and lavatories; emptying trash and dusting furniture
• Counting, adding, and subtracting small numbers

Communication

• Effectively communicating with supervision, co-workers and the public
• Following written and oral instructions and schedules
• Working cooperatively with others
• Preparing written records of areas cleaned, requests for supplies or repairs as needed
• Speaking English sufficiently to communicate basic ideas to supervisor and fellow employees

Time Management

• Following a work schedule and prioritizing tasks
• Stocking supplies and equipment needed for the job
• Ordering supplies in a timely manner through supervisor
• Working effectively and cooperatively with co-workers who are working on a task

LICENSE REQUIRMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required by date of appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to view the complete classification description for Custodian, including the physical and mental requirements .

Physical and Mental Requirements
Requires performing heavy, fatiguing work; climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping and lifting five-gallon containers of materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Online Assessment (Weighted 100%)
Applicants whose experience and education appear to best meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in an online multiple-choice examination. Only the applicants who receive the highest score on the assessment will be referred to the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required for some assignments.

Eligible List
Once the assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Cherry Ward at (714) 667-9609or cherry.ward@ocpw.ocgov.com .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

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Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$39,457.60 - $53,081.60 Annually