Custodian

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Is now accepting applications for:

 

CUSTODIAN

 

DEADLINE TO APPLY

The deadline to apply for this recruitment is Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

 

This recruitment is open to external candidates and internal OCSC employees. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

Choice of five medical plans

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Vacation and sick leave packages

14 paid holidays per year

Educational & professional reimbursement

Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)

The work shift hours for this opportunity are:  5:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.  Employees working the 5:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. shift receive night shift differential pay.

ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

The Orange County Superior Court is the third largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have courthouses throughout the county, including locations in Orange, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. We have a staff of about 1,500 and an operating budget of nearly $280 million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.

To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Custodian cleans and maintains assigned areas in and around buildings; incumbents are responsible for cleaning a small building or a specified area in a large building; and performs related duties within the area of assignment. 
  
The Custodian is the journey level classification and performs basic to routine custodian duties such as cleaning and sanitizing in their assigned location. The Custodian could report to the Lead Custodian or Supervising Custodian.
 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Assumes responsibility for services and activities of an assigned custodial function.
• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, and vacuums floors; strips, waxes, and buffs floors, using heavy, power-driven equipment.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles, including large and/or heavy cans.
• Cleans light fixtures, replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Dusts and polishes woodwork, desks, shelves, and tables.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes sanitary supplies such as toilet paper and soap.
• Washes windows, mirrors, and walls.
• Moves furniture and equipment as necessary to clean floors.
• Maintains clean and orderly work and storage areas.
• Reports to supervisor conditions which may require maintenance, such as water leaks, clogged drains, or burned-out lights.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities within area of assignment. 

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CUSTODIAN

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education, experience and training that would relate to the maintenance and sanitation of a commercial or public building. Experience in a public agency is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

You must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
 
The physical characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
 

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics of a custodian maintenance function.
• Materials, methods, and equipment used in custodial service.
• Principles and practices of basic custodial practices.
• General cleaning and maintenance techniques.
• Safe use of cleaning chemicals and agents.
• Hazards, accident prevention, and safety practices for custodial work. 

Ability to:

• Operate heavy floor care machinery, after receiving minimal instruction.
• Read signs, labels, work schedules and simple instructions in English or Spanish.
• Understand and follow oral directions in English or Spanish.
• Work cooperatively with others including judicial officers, management, coworkers, and the public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Prepare cleaning materials, including choosing proper tools and cleaning agents.
• Perform basic mathematical functions such as counting, adding, and subtracting small numbers and identifying quantities.
• Speak English sufficiently to communicate basic ideas to supervisor and other employees.
• Perform heavy, fatiguing work such as: climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, and lifting containers of materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Court. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our "Helpful Application Tips" guide by clicking HERE.

SELECTION PROCESS

STEP 1: Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. It is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.

STEP 2: Candidates’ supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, additional assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.

STEP 3: Those candidates who are successful in the assessment/review may be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for an interview. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment. All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a local background check, reference check, and physical exam.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

ELIGIBLE LIST

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted, or a new recruitment opens.

STATUS NOTIFICATIONS

You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at http://www.governmentjobs.com/.

E-VERIFY

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the E-Verify program which confirms employment eligibility of new hires.

QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Isia Vasquez Batres at ivasquezbatres@occourts.org. For general employment information, please click HERE.  

Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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