Custodian II

Job Description:

Custodian II

Description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - General Services & Maintenance Unit

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is currently recruiting to fill multiple vacancies in the Public Works Custodian/Recycle Services Division. All interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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.

The Contra County Public Works Department (CCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.

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

1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Performance Examination: A performance examination will be conducted to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These assessment may include written, physical, and practical components. These may include but not limited to: Decision Making, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, and Safety Focus. (Weighted 100%)
3. Departmental Hiring Interviews: To be scheduled once the eligible list is established.

The Performance Exam is tentatively scheduled to take place in February 2026.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Fina Prak at Fina.Prak@pw.cccounty.us . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After 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 WORKER
All 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 OPPORTUNITY
It 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: 1/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$56,811.72 - $62,634.92 Annually