The Position *** Continuous Recruitment Ending! *** Last day to apply: August 31, 2024, 11:59pm
Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - General Services & Maintenance Unit The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 660 miles of roads, 150 miles of streams and channels, and over 200 County buildings. Our services include Parks and Recreation, Sandbag Distribution, Flood Control, custodial services, road and bridge maintenance, traffic management, stormwater management, facilities management, and emergency response for unincorporated areas of the County. We strive for continuous improvement, aiming to deliver cost-effective, safe, reliable, and sustainable services for the Contra Costa County community.
The Custodian II is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of County-owned and leased buildings within CCCPWD. Custodian II staff perform a range of essential duties, including cleaning floors, restrooms, and offices, removing trash, and replenishing supplies.
CCCPWD are currently recruiting to fill fourteen (14) Custodian II positions through a continuous recruitment process. This means that we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis to efficiently identify and hire qualified candidates.
We are looking for someone who is: - Reliable and hard working
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions
- Courteous with excellent customer service
- Experienced in commercial and public agency custodial work
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Safety conscious
What you will typically be responsible for: - Cleaning office areas, stocking cleaning supplies, and taking out trash and organic recyclables
- Arriving on time and ready to work as scheduled
- Following Department and County policies and performing job duties as directed
- Attending safety meetings and working safely
- Communicating clearly and professionally with customers, custodial leads, supervisor, and manager
- Completing routine inspection forms
- Ordering cleaning supplies and maintaining custodial work area
A few reasons you might love this job: - You will be working in a benefitted position with regular hours and weekends and holidays off
- You will have an autonomous work environment without micro-managing
- You will join a diverse, friendly work group
- You will provide a service that improves the environment in which you work
- You will work with a knowledgeable management team with extensive experience and expertise
A few challenges you might face in this job: - You may find the job is physically demanding
- Your job duties can be repetitive
- You will need to provide great customer service
- You will have to adapt and adjust to changes in the work environment
- You will encounter customers with demanding needs that require tact and patience
Competencies Required: - Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
- General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
- Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
To read the complete job description, please visit: Custodian II Class Spec
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience performing custodial maintenance in a commercial, industrial or public agency.
Background: Must pass a background investigation.
Desirable Qualifications: - Experience with a floor machine, buffing, stripping and waxing, and carpet cleaning
- Cooperative and personal demeanor
- Ability to remain polite and professional while completing assigned duties
- Experienced and knowledgeable in the use of cleaning chemicals and PPE
- A proven track record of reliable and strong work ethic
Selection Process- Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications for the Custodian II position will be accepted on a continuous basis. Each application will be carefully reviewed to ensure candidates meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Applications received by the close of each filing period (dates to be determined) will be evaluated, and those meeting the qualifications will advance to the next stage of the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to regularly check this job posting for updates on filing periods and related information regarding the Custodian II position.
- Filing Period: August 8, 2024, through August 31, 2024
Applications received during this period will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the Performance Exam. This exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2024. Additional details, including the exact date, time, and location, will be provided via email.
- Performance Exam: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited via email to participate in a Performance Exam. The Performance Exam will require candidates to perform tasks relevant to the Custodian II position. This assessment may include written, physical, and practical components to evaluate competencies related to the role. These include but not limited to: Decision Making, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Safety Focus and Practical Cleaning Skills (Weighted 100%).
- For applicants who submit their applications during the filing period of August 8, 2024 - August 31, 2024, the Performance Exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2024 . Additional details will be provided via email.
- Eligible List: Candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the performance exam will be ranked and placed on the eligible list for Custodian II. This list will be established in September 2024 and used to fill current and future vacancies for Custodian II positions for up to (6) six months.
- Departmental Hiring Interview: TBD
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Norma Martinez at Norma.Martinez@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific