Custodian at County of San Luis Obispo, CA
County of San Luis Obispo, CA · San Luis Obispo, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in San Luis Obispo
About the Department
This custodial position plays a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments across multiple County-owned facilities, both large and small. The role requires a dependable, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work and can manage a wide range of custodial duties across various locations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistent cleanliness and upkeep of assigned buildings, completing routine cleaning tasks, responding to special project requests, and proactively identifying and addressing maintenance needs.
Strong communication skills are essential, as the position involves regular interaction with fellow custodial team members, departmental staff, and County clients.
This position requires the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required, as travel between facilities is a key component of the role.
If you are a reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious individual with a commitment to excellence and customer service, we encourage you to apply.
*The current opening position is for a custodian on the morning shift, 4:00am - 12:30pm, Monday - Friday*
Job Perks:
- Up to 4 Weeks of Vacation (DOE)
- Generous Benefits Package - Click here!
- Other Incentives/Benefits - Click here!
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For more information regarding the Public Works Department, please visit our website at Public Works - County of San Luis Obispo.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
Position Duties
The ideal candidate is a dependable and proactive custodian with a strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments across multiple facilities—both large and small. They possess excellent communication skills, enabling them to interact effectively with team members, departmental staff, and County clients. A keen attention to detail ensures that cleaning tasks are completed thoroughly and consistently to high standards.
This individual is comfortable working independently and managing time efficiently across multiple locations. They demonstrate flexibility in adapting to varying building needs and special projects, and they take initiative to address issues before they become problems.
Strong organizational skills, team player, reliability, and a positive attitude are key traits that contribute to the success of this position.
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Graduation from High School or GED.
A valid driver license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Other Qualifications
Other Conditions of Employment
Employees in this classification may be required to work holidays, weekends and irregular hours*.
*The current opening position is for a custodian on the morning shift, 4:00am - 12:30pm, Monday - Friday.
Must pass a background and law enforcement security check for this position.
