Senior Building Services Worker-Department Promotional-CAO

Amended 09.30.26

Written Examination: will be conducted on Friday, October 23, 2026.

• High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) months as a Building Services Worker in the Kern County classification system or equivalent, OR four (4) years of janitorial experience, including one (1) year in a lead capacity.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's license is required.

• Possession of a valid Class B California Driver's License.

Candidates may be required to pass a thorough background investigation. Except for minor traffic violations, misdemeanor and felony convictions may be disqualifying.

Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception.

Written Exam (Weight 100%):
Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial work; modern supervisory practices; basic bookkeeping for inventory purposes and mathematics.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions code and section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.

Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.