Custodian Ventura County

THE AGENCY
The General Services Agency (GSA) is comprised of Fleet Services, Facilities, Procurement, Special Services, Parks, Security, and Business Support and is responsible for a broad spectrum of services to all the County departments and agencies.  It requires a very diverse workforce to accomplish the GSA mission of contributing to the quality of life in Ventura County by partnering with their customers to provide expertise and cost-effective service delivery, and foster the preservation of natural resources.

THE POSITION
Under immediate to general supervision, trains to, and provides a variety of custodial services within assigned areas of public buildings.

The ideal Custodian candidate will be reliable, have some prior custodial experience, exhibit a good attitude, and have the capability to learn more advanced custodial tasks. Prior experience in providing custodial services in a large campus-type facility, the ability to work independently, and the ability to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently with limited supervision are preferred.

Custodians work the night shift, 12:00 am to 8:30 am 

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: General Services Agency

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Educational Incentive:  2.5% for an Associate's degree, 3.5% for a Bachelor's degree, or 5% for a Master's degree
• Night Shift Differential – five percent (5%) of the base pay 
• Flexible Credit Allowance: Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans
• Deferred Compensation:  County match of up to 3%, dependent upon your contribution amount
• Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan

To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link below:
https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/SEIU_MOA_2022-2025.pdf (Download PDF reader)

NOTE: Custodian is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

 

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Keeps assigned area clean, sanitize and aseptic by scouring, scrubbing, mopping, polishing, using germicides and wet dusting.
• Cleans, deodorizes, and disinfects lavatory floors, walls and fixtures.
• Dusts, cleans and polishes desks, equipment, cabinets, shelves and other furniture; dusts and washes light fixtures.
• Collects, stages material for recycling and disposes of trash.
• Replenishes lavatory supplies.
• Keeps workstation and equipment neat and clean.
• Sweeps, mops, strips, seals, waxes and buffs floors.
• Washes and cleans windows, blinds, windowsills, screens, and glass doors.
• Sweeps building entrance and sidewalks and other related duties.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets and rugs.
• May operate special cleaning equipment and participate in major cleaning projects.
• May utilize software systems to maintain work records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

 

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
No experience or training is required; however, applicants must demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California driver license is required.
• Applicants must be willing and able to bend, reach, twist, push, pull, lift and carry items associated with the job duties described above.
• Applicants must be willing and able to participate in a detailed background investigation by the District Attorney's Office in order to obtain clearance to work in their facilities.
• Applicants will need to complete and submit a Sheriff's Office Security Clearance Request form post-offer as a requirement for assigned Sheriff facility access.
• APPLICANTS MUST INDICATE ON THEIR APPLICATION THAT THEY ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of: cleaning techniques, commercial cleaning procedures, cleansing agents, and the proper use of custodial equipment.

Some knowledge of: computers, and e-mail.

Ability to: learn more advanced custodial techniques; complete time records and work reports; understand and follow written and oral instructions.

 

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply online, please refer to website www.ventura.org/hr. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants:  It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications.  A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

NOTE:  If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to the position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible.  If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.  

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met.  Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION-100%
An un-proctored, internet-based job-related written exam will be conducted to evaluate participating candidates' knowledge of general cleaning procedures and basics of restroom cleaning in public buildings. Applicants must earn a score of seventy (70%) percent or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

VALIDATING PROCTORED WRITTEN EXAM

Offers of employment may be conditional to the candidate until taking and passing an on-site, proctored exam similar to the un-proctored, internet-based exam. 

Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six (6) months. The eligible list established from the recruitment may be used to fill present and future regular, temporary, fixed-term, intermittent and extra help vacancies. There is currently 1 regular full-time vacant position.

NOTE:  If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Applicants may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. Applicants for the position of Custodian II will need to participate in a detailed background investigation by the District Attorney's Office in order to obtain clearance to work in their facilities and by the Sheriff, if assigned to work in Sheriff facilities.

For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Chinna Nahabedian by email at [email protected] or phone (805) 654-2458

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.  

Martin Rivera