Burney)

County of Shasta•Fall River, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shasta County Department of Public Works is hiring extra-help Custodians I/II for Fall River Mills and Burney, California. Under supervision, the position performs general cleaning and custodial work and related duties. Extra-help employees may work up to 900 hours per fiscal year (July 1–June 30); benefits are not included. Custodian I is the entry-level class. With training and successful performance, an incumbent would normally promote to Custodian II after one year. Custodian II is the experienced-level class and requires familiarity with janitorial supplies, equipment, and proper cleaning procedures. Depending on assignment and level, duties may include floor care, cleaning and sanitizing rooms and restrooms, maintaining supplies and equipment, sorting recycling, securing buildings, and occasionally operating vehicles or an aerial work platform. Custodians assigned to the Mental Health Inpatient Unit also change bed linens and disinfect mattresses. The position requires a valid California driver’s license. The work involves continuous movement and a range of physical tasks, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, climbing, and working on slippery surfaces or ladders. Employees may encounter chemicals, bodily fluids, hazardous spills, dust, outdoor weather, and other conditions described in the posting. The salary is approximately $18.10–$23.11 per hour for Custodian I and $19.01–$24.26 per hour for Custodian II. The posting states the vacancy is within the Public Works Department and that an oral exam is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.

Requirements

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Custodian II: One year of experience performing custodial work or mixing chemicals.
Custodian I: Ability to learn to use a variety of custodial equipment and materials; clean and care for an assigned area and equipment; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; and perform moderately heavy lifting.
Custodian II: Knowledge of janitorial supplies and equipment, S.D.S. sheets and their use, janitorial methods and practices, and chemical reactions and safe chemical mixing.
Custodian II: Ability to use janitorial equipment and materials; clean and care for an assigned area and equipment; follow oral and written instructions; work cooperatively; perform moderately heavy lifting; and train and oversee other workers performing janitorial duties.

Nice To Haves

Prior custodial experience in hospitals, schools, assisted living centers, or government offices is preferred.
Prior experience demonstrating the ability to work independently is preferred.
Flexibility in shift and work schedule is essential.

Responsibilities

Sweep, dust, mop, scrub, vacuum, strip, wax, and buff floors, as applicable to the class.
Dust, wax, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork.
Replenish supplies and empty and clean waste receptacles.
Clean restrooms; wash windows, walls, shades, sills, ledges, and Venetian blinds.
Clean heating and air-conditioning ventilators; replace light bulbs; clean and dust books and shelves; and polish metalwork.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment for cleaning.
Turn out lights and lock or secure doors and windows.
Care for, clean, and maintain custodial equipment and materials.
Sort trash and dispose of recyclable products (Custodian II).
May raise and lower flags.
May occasionally operate a light truck or automobile; Custodian II may also operate an aerial work platform up to 50 feet high.
May lead and train Custodian I employees or temporary workers (Custodian II).
When assigned to the Mental Health Inpatient Unit, change bed linen and disinfect mattresses (Custodian I).