Custodian - Specialized Cleaning

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Custodian - Specialized Cleaning

Salary

$40,554.40 - $51,340.00 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-62321-02

Department

Facilities Management

Division

FM-CUSTODIAL

Opening Date

03/18/2025

Closing Date

3/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION


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The County of Riverside Facilities Management Department is seeking to fill a vacancy for the Custodian - Specialized Cleaning position located in Riverside.  

The Custodian - Specialized Cleaning will perform a variety of building maintenance work. Within this role, the Custodian - Specialized Cleaning will perform window washing, pressure washing of interior and exterior windows, cleaning and maintenance duties of the front entry facades, and additional duties as needed. The Custodian - Specialized Cleaning will be expected to work and reliably perform duties independently and without close supervision.

Ideal candidates with prior professional experience in window cleaning and custodial services are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience cleaning windows with tint and hard water highly preferred.

Work Schedule: 
The work schedule for this position is as follows: Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm. 

Meet the Team!
Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public. 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs window washing. 
• Performs pressure washing to interior and exterior windows. 
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of front entry facades. 
• Performs additional duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; learn the methods of cleaning and caring for buildings and equipment; understand and follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others.

Background: Sheriff Level 1 Clearance is required.  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements: 
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required. The Custodian - Specialized Cleaning will be required to travel the downtown Riverside area for various job assignments.

Physical Ability and Physical Exposure:
Ability to manipulate objects/equipment and lift/carry objects such as cleaning supplies and window washing equipment. Position requires extensive standing and walking, stooping, and prolonged reaching above shoulders. Incumbents are subjected to various components, to include exposure to cleaning supplies, outdoor elements, human waste, and dust. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This recruitment is open to all applicants. 

GENERAL INFORMATION:
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Shara Fowler at shfowler@rivco.org. 

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

 

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

 

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:
  • I have a valid California driver's license.
  • I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
  • I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
  • I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.
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I understand that this position will require a Sheriff Level 1 Clearance.
  • Yes
  • No
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I understand and acknowledge that this position is required to work Monday - Friday, from 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm.
  • Yes
  • No
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I understand and acknowledge that this position is located in Riverside.
  • Yes
  • No
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I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Yes
  • No
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I understand that this position is exposed to various components, to include cleaning supplies, outdoor elements, human waste, and dust. I am willing and able to work under these conditions, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you a current regular, part time, seasonal, temporary, or per diem employee with the Riverside County Facilities Department?
  • Yes
  • No
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How many years of professional experience do you have providing building maintenance services for office buildings, hospitals, or clinics? (please include details in your application/resume)
  • No experience
  • 6 months or more, but less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
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How many years of professional experience do you have performing custodial or janitorial duties such as vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors, emptying trash receptacles, washing windows and other surfaces, cleaning restrooms, and restocking supplies? (please include details in your application/resume)
  • No experience
  • 6 months or more, but less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
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How many years of professional experience do you have in sweeping and polishing floors? (please include details in your application/resume)
  • No experience
  • 6 months or more, but less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

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Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500