Custodian I

Job Description

Custodian I – Department of General Services

Job Code: JC-509546

Classification: Custodian I

Salary Range: $3,326.00 – $4,163.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. These positions receive a night shift differential.

Final Filing Date: 3/11/2026

Application Methods:

• Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
• By Mail
• Drop-off

Job Description And Duties

This position is 100% in office.

Excellence in the Business of Government! Come Join a Team That Creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under supervision of the Custodian Supervisor I, the Custodian I in the Facilities Management Division (FMD), May Lee State Office Complex is responsible for the daily cleaning of assigned building, office and/or common areas by applying sustainable work practices in the operation and maintenance of all building systems and equipment in accordance with Department of General Services (DGS) and FMD policies, procedures, and guidelines and the Excellence in Public Buildings Initiative.

The Post & Bid form can be obtained by clicking on the Duty Statement Link.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov.

Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions & Benefits

The Department of General Services (DGS) offers a work culture that emphasizes:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization’s mission and vision.
• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Learning and Development: Emphasizing continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees! State Employee Benefits

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification (CUSTODIAN I).

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-509546
• Position #(s): 308-193-2011-059, 308-193-2011-054
• Working Title: Custodian I
• Classification: CUSTODIAN I
• # of Positions: 2
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: In Office (100% in office)
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift: 5:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
• Work Week: Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department’s Mission. That mission is to “Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers.” DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.

Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/11/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account At Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages:
Department of General Services
OHR – Mailing
Attn: Classification and Certification Unit
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:
Department of General Services
OHR – DROP OFF
Classification and Certification Unit
Office of Human Resources
707 3rd Street Suite 7-130, Lobby
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(Drop-off hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM)

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications – REQUIRED – Please see the Statement of Qualifications section below for details and instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Contact Information

Hiring Unit Contact:
Juan Lopez
(279) 231-1900
Juan.Gonzalezlopez@dgs.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Main line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Reporting Location:
May Lee State Office Complex
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Please specify RPA #’s 30078, 30079 and JC-509546 on your state application.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.

For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov.

Post and Bid

Bidders (DGS employees) will be considered first and must file their bid requests for this position by the “Final Filing Date” with the contact person listed above, using the Post and Bid Request form, DGS OHR 56 (Rev 01/2022). The employee with the greatest amount of continuous permanent full-time statewide seniority in the class (regardless of department) shall be selected over other employees and notified of start date. If no eligible bidders accept the job offer, then the selection criteria above in “Who May Apply” will be utilized.

Statement Of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below or applications that fail to follow the directions/instructions will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the section below for specific requirements.

Instructions:

• Submit response on 8 ½” x 11” document.
• Use 12-point font.
• Do not exceed one page.

Please answer the question below:

Please tell us what experience and/or qualities you have that would make you a good Custodian I?

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.