Senior Custodian-North County-25703003NC



Job Details

Senior Custodian-North County-25703003NC
Employer

County of San Diego

Salary

$43,056.00 - $52,769.60 Annually

Location

County of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Job Number

25703003NC

Department

Sheriff

Division

Detention Oper Area 2

Opening Date

04/03/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary


The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for 
SENIOR CUSTODIAN
for North County San Diego Sheriff’s locations

Senior Custodians assigned to the Sheriff's Office supervise and direct the work of incarcerated persons in cleaning buildings and grounds. Positions are located at various locations throughout the department. This recruitment may be used to fill other openings as they occur.


PER COUNTY RULES: THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $43,056.00 ANNUALLY. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

In addition to the base salary, the incumbent may receive:
 
  • + 5% institutional work location premium
  • $.50/hour locked facilities premium
  • $1.25 per hour for incarcerated persons supervision
  • Some positions may be eligible for bilingual premium depending on assignment.

Education and Experience:
Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:
 

Two (2) years of paid, custodial experience; AND, completion of safety training courses for compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations within six (6) months of hire.


Notes:

  • Completion of a Regional Occupational Program (ROP) in Commercial Cleaning or equivalent, is highly-desirable, and may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience

  • Domestic housekeeping experience is not considered qualifying.

For a complete job description of a Senior Custodian, including essential functions, examples of qualifying education and experience, working conditions, please click here


The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.


The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.  Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
     
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Evaluation:
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.  Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.  If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Condition of Employment:

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. 


Accommodation:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case by case basis.


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01
Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s), your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete. By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read and understand the instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire. I understand that the written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position, and for my application to be considered.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Which of the following most accurately describes your qualifications?
  • Two (2) years of paid, custodial experience in a commercial, institutional, public, hospital, detention, or laboratory facility.
  • Eighteen (18) months of the required custodial experience and completion of a ROP or similar training program in commercial cleaning. If Yes, you must attach a copy of your certificate for verification.
  • none of the above
03
Have you completed safety training courses for compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered NO to question #3, will you be able to complete safety training courses for compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations within six (6) months of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
05
WORKING CONDITIONS. Questions 5 and 6 refer to working conditions of a Senior Custodian. Please note that if you object to any of the working conditions, you may not be considered for certain openings. Some of the positions in this classification are in a locked detention facility and will require you to oversee the work of incarcerated persons. Are you willing to work in this environment?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Are you willing to work around occasionally violent and hostile people such as incarcerated persons or patients with dementia?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Please indicate the tasks that you have performed on a regular basis (daily, weekly or monthly) in the course of your full-time custodial experience. Do not include your personal housekeeping experience.
  • Sweep, mop and finish floors
  • Vacuum carpets
  • Dust and polish woodwork and furniture
  • Dust and polish metal fixtures
  • Clean restrooms, washbowls and urinals
  • Wash windows, wall and mirrors
  • Empty and clean waste receptacles
  • Replenish bathroom products and trash bags
  • Strip floors
  • I have not performed the above tasks on a regular basis
08
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE. Please describe your supervisory experience by selecting the supervisory tasks you have performed.
  • Assign work
  • Train subordinates
  • Inspect work
  • Prepare performance evaluations
  • I have no supervisory experience
09
Do you have experience with inventory control?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Where did you hear about this job opportunity?
  • Newspaper
  • Magazine
  • Military Ad
  • Television/News
  • Radio
  • Peacock
  • Indeed
  • Business Website
  • College Website
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Google
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Other Website
  • Referral – County Employee
  • Referral – Deputy Sheriff
  • Referral – Friend
  • Referral – Other Law Enforcement
  • Gym
  • Recruiting Van
  • Bus
  • Billboard
  • Career Fair
  • Community Event
  • Health/Fitness Expo
  • Miramar Airshow
  • Petco Park
  • San Diego County Fair
  • College Campus
  • College/High School Fair
  • Career Center
  • Criminal Justice/Admin of Justice
  • Military Base
  • Military Fair
  • Personal Interest
  • Voice and View
  • Other
11
If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.

* Required Question

Employer
County of San Diego
Phone
(619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374
Website
http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov
Address
5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370

San Diego, California, 92123

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