Custodian

CUSTODIAN

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Premium Pay

In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the item listed below:

• Night Shift Differential pay:
  Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 11).

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Custodian positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

OC Facilities Maintenance ensures the efficient and innovative operation of County facilities through maintenance management services, after-hours emergency support, building automation, and utility management.

OC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through efficient delivery and maintenance of public works infrastructure, planning, and development services. OC Public Works' core values are integrity, accountability, service and trust.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas:
Administrative Services, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Facilities Design & Construction and CUF; OC Facilities Maintenance & OC Fleet Services; OC Infrastructure Programs; OC Operations & Maintenance.

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OC Facilities Maintenance is seeking Custodians to perform maintenance inside and outside County facilities using cleaning equipment and chemicals. Custodial Services are critical for the maintenance, and health and safety at County facilities.

This position will be assigned to work Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM. Based on operational needs, overtime may be available. On occasion, this position may be required to fill in for the day porter.

The ideal candidate must be able to perform moderate to strenuous physical work and will also be comfortable with cleaning restrooms and areas that may contain vomit, blood, urine, and other unpleasant bodily fluids which may have a strong odor. Six (6) months or more of professional custodial work experience is highly desirable but not required. The ideal candidate must be able to interact professionally with coworkers and employees in various work settings and possess demonstrated knowledge and work experience in the following core competencies:

• Cleaning and sanitation methods used in custodial work
• Methods of cleaning floors, lavatories, windows, walls, doors, wood, and furniture
• Utilizing common cleaning materials such as soap, detergent, solvents, and waxes
• Safety practices as applied to custodial work
• Utilizing custodial equipment and the care and maintenance requirements
• Operating heavy floor power cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaner and attachments, scrubbers, and buffers) to clean floors
• Ability to recognize problem areas in cleaning and sanitizing in order to use the proper cleaning agent to remove different kinds of stains on a variety of surfaces
• Moving furniture, cabinets, and other equipment
• Washing windows, walls, and lavatories; emptying trash and dusting furniture
• Counting, adding, and subtracting small numbers

• Effectively communicating with supervision, co-workers, and the public
• Following written and oral instructions and schedules
• Working cooperatively with others
• Preparing written records of areas cleaned;…