Custodian

Custodian

Salary

$41,863.80 - $52,282.13 Annually

Location

Citrus Heights, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600026

Department

General Services

Division

Facility and Grounds

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

12/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

The City of Citrus Heights has an immediate opening for a Custodian in the General Services Department. The Department is seeking a dependable, punctual, and service-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming City facilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic and can be trusted to work independently while remaining responsive to the needs of employees, visitors, and the public. They understand the importance of professionalism and discretion, particularly when working in private or sensitive areas such as locker rooms, restrooms, and employee workspaces.

The successful candidate is flexible, adaptable, and able to effectively manage their time and prioritize assignments with minimal supervision. They demonstrate excellent customer service skills and are comfortable using email and telephone to receive instructions, respond to requests, and report facility concerns. They are proactive and take ownership of their responsibilities, consistently following through to ensure work is completed thoroughly and efficiently.

The primary work location will be at the Citrus Heights Police Department. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Candidates must be comfortable working early mornings and willing to accommodate occasional schedule adjustments and overtime based on operational needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The selected candidate(s) be subject to a thorough background investigation. The investigation is used to determine a candidates moral character and suitability for employment in support of a law enforcement department. The investigation may include, but is not limited to, the following: criminal record, polygraph, driving history, credit history, military record, previous employer(s), and references.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change):

Recruitment Closes: December 6, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Oral Board Interviews: December 17, 2026

Selection Interviews: January 6, 2027

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, performs the full range of custodial duties related to the care, routine maintenance, and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities; moves furniture and equipment to set up and tear down for classes, activities, and functions; interacts with and provides basic information and assistance to the public; and performs related work as assigned and required.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a wide variety of custodial duties in the care, upkeep, and routine maintenance of City buildings and facilities.
• Cleans and sanitizes office, meeting, and conference rooms; kitchen and break areas; and restroom facilities and fixtures, including sinks, urinals, and toilets; replenishes supplies as needed.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, waxes, strips, and polishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets as necessary.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, fixtures and equipment.
• Washes windows, mirrors and walls.
• Cleans furniture and counter tops.
• Empties, cleans, and sanitizes waste receptacles.
• Sets up rooms and equipment for classes, conferences, meetings, special events, and other functions; moves and arranges furniture; sets up audio-visual equipment.
• Interfaces with the public in a non-disruptive manner; answers questions and provides standard information to the public.
• Reports unauthorized persons and other security concerns.
• Replaces lights bulbs in a variety of fixtures.
• Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition and handling cleaning agents and detergents.
• Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants, and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use.
• Maintains records of maintenance and cleaning activities; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, and custodial tools and equipment.
• Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Basic facility maintenance techniques and materials.
• Operate modern office equipment.
• Basic mathematics.
• Basic principles and procedures of record-keeping.
• Basic techniques for dealing with the public.
• Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to custodial work.
• Basic knowledge of computer software programs.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.
• Promote recycling; assist program assistant and solid waste staff with outreach and education for recycling and waste diversion at City facilities, assist recycling staff with facility-related annual waste audits, and related facility recycling support.

Ability to:

• Use and operate a variety of custodial equipment, including high-pressure washer, vacuum cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, carpet extractor, buffer, mop, and broom.
• Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Travel to different sites and locations.
• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Correctly interpret and apply the policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Use a variety of small hand tools.
• Operate a variety of audio/visual equipment including TV, VCR, sound systems, portable public address system, slide projector, overhead projector, and portable mobile screen as requested.
• Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity.
• Maintain basic records.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in person, and over the telephone.
• Use, tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Provide high quality, economical services to the Citrus Heights community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Use principles of effective office safety including use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One (1) year of experience performing routine building custodial and maintenance work.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

License or Certificate:

May need to possess a valid California driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance as required by the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess mobility to work on all types of floor surfaces, in a variety of facilities, and at considerable heights from a manual lift. The position is required to lift and carry furniture and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and up to 100 pounds with assistance, to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. To operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; and smell in order to detect the possible presence of waste or hazardous materials. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, twist, turn, climb, reach and prolonged standing to perform, the work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, vibrations, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, fumes, waste products, mechanical, and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids while cleaning and are required to wear appropriate attire for the area to which they are assigned.

Supplemental Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Citrus Heights is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The City of Citrus Heights is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment or selection process, please contact Human Resources at (916) 727-4731 or hr@citrusheights.net.

The City offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and annual leave.

The City's generous benefits package includes:

• RETIREMENT- CalPERS Retirement (employee pays full member contribution).

• Classic member 2.7% @ 55 (Employees hired with the City of Citrus Heights before 08/14/2011)

• Classic member 2% @ 55

• PEPRA member 2% @ 62

• LEAVE - the City's time off options.

• 136 hours of Annual Leave (to be used for vacation or sick time)

• 40 hours of Long Term Medical Leave

• 16 hours of Floating Holiday beginning Jan 1st each year

• HEALTH INSURANCE - The City participates in the CalPERS Health program. Maximum monthly City contribution toward health insurance:

• $3,050 Employee + 2 or more

• $2,350 Employee + 1

• $1,150 Employee only

• IN-LIEU OF MEDICAL INSURANCE - $800/month stipend if alternative group health care coverage is demonstrated.

• FLEXIBLE SPENDING - Flexible Spending Medical and Dependent Care account options that cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.

• DENTAL/VISION - Fully (100%) paid by the City.

• LIFE INSURANCE - Basic Life: $50,000 Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment for all benefitted employees, and Long-Term Disability insurance. Optional Life is available to purchase.

• DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - Optional enrollment in a pre-tax retirement 457(b) plan.

• SOCIAL SECURITY - The City does not participate in Social Security but does participate in Medicare and State Disability Insurance (SDI).

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

How many years of verifiable custodial, janitorial, or professional cleaning experience do you have?

• No verifiable work experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 - 3 years
• More than 3 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

03

Where did you obtain the work experience you listed in question #2 (list job title, employer name, and number of years in the position).

04

What types of facilities do you have custodial, janitorial, or professional cleaning experience working at? (Check all that apply)

• Residential
• Commercial buildings
• Office buildings
• Government offices
• Police Department office/buildings
• Fast Food facilities
• Restaurants

05

This position will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation. The investigation may include, but is not limited to, the following: criminal record, polygraph, driving history, credit history, military record, previous employer(s) check, and references. Are you aware of this requirement?

• Yes
• No

06

Is there anything else you would like to add regarding your qualifications?

Required Question

Employer City of Citrus Heights

Address 6360 Fountain Square Drive

Citrus Heights, California, 95621

Phone 916-727-4817

Website http://www.citrusheights.net