Utility Worker​/Custodial Worker; Utility Worker II

Utility Worker/Custodial Worker (Utility Worker II)

Join the County of San Mateo as a Utility Worker/Custodial Worker (Utility Worker II) in correctional facilities, performing manual tasks such as building custodial services, minor equipment repair, transportation of materials, and operating laundry services in a locked facility.

$65,312.00/yr - $81,640.00/yr

The Utility Worker II is an experienced journey‑level class that works independently under general supervision. Incumbents perform a full range of duties, demonstrate thorough knowledge of operations and procedures, and instruct others when necessary.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, independent, and consistently demonstrates exceptional attendance, a positive attitude, effective communication, and proper safety practices.

There is one vacancy that may require travel or driving between the two correctional facilities. The Utility/Custodial Worker may work at Maguire Correctional Facility or Maple Street Correctional Center, both located in Redwood City, CA.

Selected candidates are expected to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or other shift work. The current shift is a night shift from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., operating on a rotating schedule of four days on and four days off.

Background Check:
Candidates must successfully pass a detailed background and/or criminal history review conducted by the Sheriff’s Office prior to hiring.

NOTE:

The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies, including classified, unclassified, full‑time, part‑time, temporary and extra help assignments.

• Operating and maintaining equipment or hand tools used in cleaning and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facilities.
• Providing custodial services to areas such as medical exam rooms, public restrooms, and lobbies.
• Assisting and instructing incarcerated persons, clients, or other staff to perform work.
• Ordering and receiving supplies, tools, and equipment; delivering supplies to appropriate areas.
• Operating and maintaining power tools, hand tools, and specialized equipment such as custodial cleaning equipment.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide required knowledge, skills and abilities. Typical qualification:
One year of experience providing building and facility maintenance/custodial and minor equipment repair.

• Methods, materials, operations, tools, and practices used in moving, loading, arranging and transporting materials, records, and supplies.
• Principles and techniques used in basic custodial services and minor equipment repair.
• Fixtures, building hardware and equipment.
• Safety regulations, precautions, and practices.
• Methods, practices and equipment used in receipt, storage, handling and ordering of materials and equipment.
• Basic arithmetic.

• Follow safety practices.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with customers and others.
• Make accurate estimates of time and materials required to perform the job.
• Properly use and care for vehicles, tools and equipment used in the job.
• Instruct and direct the work of inmates and others in the performance of the job.
• Lift, carry, push, or move materials, supplies or equipment up to 50 lbs; lift and move patients; climb ladders; walk or stand for long periods of time.

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra‑help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates’ application and responses to supplemental questions. Candidates who pass will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a performance exam.

All examinations will be…