Job Description

Job Description and Duties

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is accepting applications for a Custodian I, Full-time/Permanent.  Working Title : Custodian I-Housekeeping Department.

Under supervision, performs custodial duties in keeping an assigned office, building or area clean and orderly; may instruct, lead or supervise individuals/patients; and to do other related work. Desirable characteristics: good people skills, punctuality and dependability; knowledge of custodial techniques, materials, chemicals, disinfectants and safety practices used in custodial work. On a daily basis will clean restrooms, vacuum work areas; dust furniture in work and/or break areas; clean glass doors, windows and walls as necessary; empty trash and deposit in designated containers; spot clean carpets, sweep and mop floors, hallways, etc. Wax and buff tile floors and other duties as required; follow written and verbal instructions, communicate essential functions as follows: Use and care for equipment supplies such as, but not limited to, floor machines, automatic scrubbers and buffing machines, and the ability to work in stressful situations.

*The incumbent is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, being reachable on an employment list, having transfer eligibility, or having reinstatement eligibility.  It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM .

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: 

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email. Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list. All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form. Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered. EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail

Benefits

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to 

*Free parking

*Convenient to public transportation

*Free onsite gym

*Free onsite electric vehicle chargers

*Rideshare resources

*Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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