Job Posting: Custodian
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of a Staff Services Manager I, the responsibilities of this position include: general cleaning of offices, Lab, Shop, and common areas including but not limited to conference rooms, corridors, lobbies, coffee rooms, restrooms, and meeting areas.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Custodian I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Required Application Package Documents: The following items are required to be submitted with your application:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: methods, materials, chemicals, disinfectants and equipment used in janitorial work; and safety practices used in janitorial work. Basic computer skills.
Ability to: use and care for janitorial equipment and supplies; follow directions; communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the classification.
Ability to work effectively alone or with others.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Laura Laurent
(279) 234-2282
Laura.Laurent@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Laura Turner
(760) 881-0656
laura.turner@dot.ca.gov
