Custodian

Custodian

Salary: $63,453.00 - $68,913.00 Annually Location: San Rafael, CA Job Type: Full Time, Regular Job Number: 1140-26-09 Department: Department of Public Works Opening Date: 10/08/2026 Closing Date: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Vacancies: 1 Weekly Schedule: 37.5 hrs.

EEO The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.

Description

• There is currently one full-time vacancy in the County Facilities Division. The Custodian, reporting to the Custodial Supervisor, performs essential custodial and light maintenance tasks across various County facilities. Responsibilities include comprehensive cleaning duties such as waste removal from offices, thorough cleaning and disinfection of restrooms with replenishment of supplies, and maintenance of partitions, walls, and trash containers. Floor care involves sweeping, scrubbing, the removal of gum and graffiti, and dusting. Additionally, the Custodian sets up tables and chairs, manages furniture moves, and removes old fixtures. Security checks of buildings are also a core function.

• The role requires monitoring, cleaning, and light repair of custodial equipment such as floor buffers, vacuums, and extractors. This position requires shift work, including nights and weekends, adherence to a County-issued uniform policy, and potential work within locked or secured facilities. Basic computer skills are essential for completing County forms and utilizing relevant systems.

• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet the County's automobile insurability requirements, which include a review of a recent DMV history. Additionally, applicants for certain positions—such as Custodian assignments that involve travel between County sites and facilities—may be required to furnish a recent DMV driving record at the time of their selection interview.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtures and furniture.
• Equipment, materials and supplies used in building maintenance.
• Equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• First aid and applicable safety precautions.

Ability to:

• Read and understand signs, labels, work schedules and written instructions.

• Write and enter information on time cards and security records.

• Operate floor care machines and other custodial equipment properly and efficiently such as floor buffers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuum, mops, broom, dusting equipment.

• Work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

• Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.

• Communicate effectively with the public, co-workers and supervisors both orally and in writing.

• Use equipment and tools properly and safely.

• Understand and follow written and oral instructions with persons contacted during the performance of duties.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Minimum Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, equivalent to one (1) year of recent full-time custodial experience in commercial buildings and/or facilities that demonstrates possession of the following knowledge and ability requirements.

• Special Requirements

• Candidates will need to successfully pass a background investigation conducted by the Marin County Sheriff's Department, to include fingerprint and criminal history evaluation.

• Physical Demands: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

• Disaster Service Workers

• All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

• If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Director.

• Additional information

• Benefits and other details are available through the County of Marin.