Custodian

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications:
Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

The Custodian cleans and maintains assigned areas in and around buildings; custodians are responsible for cleaning small buildings or a specified area in a large building and perform related duties within the area of assignment. The Custodian performs basic to routine custodian duties such as cleaning and sanitizing in their assigned location and could report to the Lead Custodian or Supervising Custodian.

• Assumes responsibility for services and activities of an assigned custodial function.
• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, and vacuums floors; strips, waxes, and buffers 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 about conditions which may require maintenance, such as water leaks, clogged drains, or burned‑out lights.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities within the area of assignment.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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)

Custodian hourly salary range: $20.86 – $25.37.

Anticipated hourly salary: $20.86.

Work shift:

5:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. (night shift differential pay applicable).

This position is not eligible for telework opportunities.

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.

Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination.

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.

Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.