What are the responsibilities and job description for the CUSTODIAN I position at Prison Industry Authority?
Current State employees who do not meet the minimum qualifications for this classification may apply for this vacancy as a Training and Development assignment.
Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.
As an intermittent employee, you earn paid leave and retirement benefits on a pro-rated basis. You will also qualify for health, dental and vision benefits for you and eligible family members once 480 hours are worked in a control period and coverage will be maintained when working required hours each following control period. (Control Periods = January 1 – June 30th and July 1st through December 31st.
The Health Facility Maintenance program provides individuals training of necessary knowledge and skills needed to meet the highest possible standards of cleaning for healthcare settings and brings healthcare areas of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to an acceptable level of sanitary conditions. Be a part of our mission teaching valuable life skills and work experience for successful employment upon parole or release.
You are encouraged to apply for this position if interested, then, to attain list eligibility, you must take the CUSTODIAN I exam located at the link below.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1626
Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must certify through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). To take the LEAP CUSTODIAN I exam please click the link below.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2061
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Safety First – work daily with medical and custody staff to make sure all staff are safe as a priority
- Changed Lives – help provide examples of how to behave on a work site and model the way for Incarcerated Individuals
- Quality Products – be a part of a statewide program in all adult state facilities working towards providing an infection free and safe environment for medical staff and/or patient care
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Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- CUSTODIAN I
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is a self-supporting state agency that provides productive work opportunities and job skills to incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism and increase public and prison safety.
California Prison Industry Authority Recruitment Video
Pursuant to the Public Health Orders, masks shall be worn in accordance with local county requirements, CDPH requirements, and directives issued by CDCR and CALPIA. COVID testing may be required under circumstances determined by the department. Both institutional and non-institutional testing protocols are constantly evaluated and will be revised based on most current public health ordinances. CDCR and CALPIA shall continue to assess conditions and may be required to reinstate, as needed, higher levels of testing and mitigation strategies to limit the spread of COVID-19 within our work locations.
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Department Website: http://calpia.ca.gov
Special Requirements
This position is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing pursuant to 2 CCR § 599.960.
Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with hours worked, dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Please indicate the classification, Job Control Number (JC) and position number in the 'EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING' section of your application, failure to provide this information may result in elimination from the hiring process. Resumes are welcome but do not take place of the STD 678. Incomplete applications received may not be considered.
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Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/28/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Custodial, janitorial, professional cleaning experience
- Experience cleaning biohazard or hospital cleaning experience
- Experience using janitorial equipment
- Experience leading or instruction of a work group
- Willing to work evenings, weekends and overtime
Benefits
- Time Off – earned vacation and sick leave
- State offered Holiday’s & Two Professional Development Days (yearly)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement
- Work Week Flexibility – Pending operational needs, may be able to work 4 10-hour shifts and/or other alternate work schedules
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://calpia.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 358-2696
careers@calpia.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 597-6215
EEO@calpia.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California 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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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