Housekeeper/Custodian

Job Description:

Housekeeper/Custodian

Description

About the Opportunity

**** THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE AFTER 75 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED****

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The General Services Agency is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Housekeeper/Custodian. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. The individual will be a team player, reliable, detail-oriented, flexible and possess the skills and experience to perform a variety of cleaning tasks ranging from routine cleaning to those tasks requiring knowledge and use of industrial cleaning equipment and solutions used in cleaning and maintaining walls, floor surfaces, carpeting, furniture and fixtures.

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THE POSITION

The General Services Agency Facilities Maintenance team is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining clean, safe, sustainable, and high-quality working environments for over 4,500 County employees. The department is currently looking to fill one vacancy. The Housekeeper/Custodian position is subject to shift hours and may be eligible for shift differential compensation.

This position is required to participate in a full background investigation with the District Attorney's office upon job offer.

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Craft/Maintenance/Institutional bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.

Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months.
Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Typical Tasks

• Empty and clean wastebaskets, ashtrays and other waste receptacles, and dispose contents of trash bin and reline trash cans;
• Remove, clean and replace all window and cubicle drapes as necessary;
• Wash and sanitize toilet bowls, washbasins, mirrors, windows, walls, glass doors and frames, drinking fountains, marble surfaces, etc.;
• Vacuum, spot clean and shampoo carpets;
• Sweep, strip-wax, damp mop, wax, and buff bathroom and office floors, building entrances, stairwells and hallways;
• Operate heavy floor equipment, including buffers and scrubbers;
• Clean, dust, polish and shampoo furniture;
• Clean walls, doors and windows as needed;
• Replenish bathroom sanitary supplies, including toilet paper, soap and paper towels;
• Clean up spills and debris;
• Dust or clean baseboards, light fixtures and clean air vents;
• Arrange and straighten conference rooms by moving tables, desks, chairs, filing cabinets and other furniture as required;
• Report all needed repairs and hazards to immediate supervisor;
• Interact with customers and the public on a daily basis; and
• Lock doors, close windows, observe and report any unusual circumstances to supervisor for security purposes.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

• Appropriate custodial equipment, supplies and solutions which are needed to perform specific custodial tasks; and
• Modern and effective methods and techniques used for cleaning and maintaining building fixtures and facilities, such as shampooing carpets, stripping floor wax and disinfecting bathroom fixtures.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Efficiently operate light to moderate heavy cleaning equipment;
• Physically perform job tasks such as push, pull or lift tables, desks, chairs, etc.;
• Understand and efficiently follow simple oral and/or written instructions from supervisor regarding custodial duties;
• Perform custodial duties with increasingly minimal directions from supervisor;
• Read at a level sufficient to understand poison warnings and ingredient listings on container or solution labels; and
• Write out supply requisitions.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) months of full-time, professional janitorial experience performing general custodial duties.

This is a Veterans' Preference Program eligible job classification. For more information, please click here.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

• Three (3) months of professional experienc e operating floor care equipment.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: 75 applications or October 30, 2025
Written Examination: TENTATIVELY WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3, 2025.

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County .

GENERAL INFORMATION
Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.

Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.

Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org

Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$40,539.20 - $49,254.40 Annually