The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Custodian to join the team in the General Services Department! We offer a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and CalPERS retirement benefits!
Salary: $3,931 4,971 / Month
APPLY NOW! Please visit www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
THE JOB: Under supervision, provide care and cleaning for assigned areas in and around County buildings, offices, institutions and other facilities; and perform other duties as required. Please note: Custodian positions perform routine maintenance in all County departments. This requires unescorted access to all departments including law enforcement facilities. In accordance with the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) Policies, Practices and Procedures, it is the responsibility of the law enforcement departments, as CLETS subscribing agencies to review and determine access to their facilities where CLETS information is present. Therefore, security clearance by the law enforcement departments must be obtained.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS: License Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required for some positions. Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required. Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable temperatures; cramped work spaces; heights, such as on ladders; strong and unpleasant odors and fumes; noise; the possibility of exposure to infectious materials which might cause chronic disease or death; the possibility of exposure to toxic substances or chemical irritants; and for some positions, disturbing situations, such as cleaning the morgue after an autopsy.
Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and for emergencies, as needed.
Knowledge: Some knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtures and furniture.
Ability to: Quickly learn and apply the approved methods of cleaning and caring for buildings and equipment; read and understand signs, labels, work schedules and simple instructions and procedures; understand and apply rules and written and oral directions; enter simple information on forms, such as time cards and other records; follow safety policies, procedures and practices; learn to operate floor care machines; learn and apply aseptic cleaning procedures and infection control as related to custodial services is required for some positions; learn and apply safety practices and toxic materials handling procedures; interact effectively with others; perform heavy manual labor which includes moving furniture and custodial equipment and lifting items such as garbage cans and five-gallon containers of wax which weigh up to 75 pounds; perform tasks which require manual dexterity, such as repairing cleaning equipment; perform tasks which require coordination and balance, such as washing windows while standing on ledges, changing light bulbs while standing on a ladder, and using floor buffers; distinguish colors to determine containment of toxic waste products; and distinguish sounds, such as warning signals over the sounds of machinery.
Live and work in beautiful Santa Cruz County!
Salary: $3,931 4,971 / Month
APPLY NOW! Please visit www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
THE JOB: Under supervision, provide care and cleaning for assigned areas in and around County buildings, offices, institutions and other facilities; and perform other duties as required. Please note: Custodian positions perform routine maintenance in all County departments. This requires unescorted access to all departments including law enforcement facilities. In accordance with the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) Policies, Practices and Procedures, it is the responsibility of the law enforcement departments, as CLETS subscribing agencies to review and determine access to their facilities where CLETS information is present. Therefore, security clearance by the law enforcement departments must be obtained.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS: License Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required for some positions. Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required. Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable temperatures; cramped work spaces; heights, such as on ladders; strong and unpleasant odors and fumes; noise; the possibility of exposure to infectious materials which might cause chronic disease or death; the possibility of exposure to toxic substances or chemical irritants; and for some positions, disturbing situations, such as cleaning the morgue after an autopsy.
Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and for emergencies, as needed.
Knowledge: Some knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtures and furniture.
Ability to: Quickly learn and apply the approved methods of cleaning and caring for buildings and equipment; read and understand signs, labels, work schedules and simple instructions and procedures; understand and apply rules and written and oral directions; enter simple information on forms, such as time cards and other records; follow safety policies, procedures and practices; learn to operate floor care machines; learn and apply aseptic cleaning procedures and infection control as related to custodial services is required for some positions; learn and apply safety practices and toxic materials handling procedures; interact effectively with others; perform heavy manual labor which includes moving furniture and custodial equipment and lifting items such as garbage cans and five-gallon containers of wax which weigh up to 75 pounds; perform tasks which require manual dexterity, such as repairing cleaning equipment; perform tasks which require coordination and balance, such as washing windows while standing on ledges, changing light bulbs while standing on a ladder, and using floor buffers; distinguish colors to determine containment of toxic waste products; and distinguish sounds, such as warning signals over the sounds of machinery.
Live and work in beautiful Santa Cruz County!
Job ID: 484473094
Originally Posted on: 7/8/2025
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