THE CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, AT 5:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
Custodian I: $18.10 - $23.11 APPROXIMATE HOURLY
Custodian II: $19.01 - $24.26 APPROXIMATE HOURLY
Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.
The salary range consists of six (6) salary steps, with approximately 5% between each step. Newly hired employees are appointed at Step A of the assigned salary range. Employees are eligible for a merit-based salary increase from Step A to Step B after six months of satisfactory service. Thereafter, employees may be eligible for annual merit-based step increases, beginning one year from the Step B effective date, until they reach the top step of the salary range.
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of County facilities, including buildings, roads, bridges, and airports; and for managing permanent road divisions to provide maintenance of private roads on behalf of the citizens in those districts. The department employs engineers and technicians who prepare construction plans as well as supervise construction of these facilities. The responsibilities of County Surveyor, Road Commissioner and Chief Engineer of the Water Agency are administered by the department. The department reviews land development maps and improvement plans as well as survey mapping for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and County Development Standards. Administration of the County's solid waste management functions including waste collection and ownership of an active landfill are the responsibility of the department. The County water agency is managed by the department. In addition, the Public Works Department oversees the operation and maintenance of several County service areas. These service areas include both water and sewer districts along with road, lighting, and flood maintenance districts. The department is responsible for Flood Plain Administration.
The Facilities Management Division of Public Works provides for the maintenance, repair, and minor renovation of County buildings, parks, and grounds. In addition, the division also provides maintenance, custodial, and landscape services.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Custodian I/II: Under supervision, to perform a variety of general cleaning and custodial work; and to perform related work as required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have prior custodial experience emptying trash receptacles, vacuuming, mopping floors, dusting, restroom sanitization, cleaning windows, sweeping walkways, and removing cobwebs in an office and maintenance facilities settings. Working knowledge of sanitizing furniture, various textiles, and upholsteries, including stain removal; and of floor care techniques including carpet cleaning; washing, stripping, waxing, and refinishing is vital to this position. Prior custodial experience in hospitals, schools, assisted living centers, and government offices is preferred. Prior experience which indicates the ability to work independently is preferred. Flexibility in shift and work schedule is essential to this position.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Custodian I: This is the entry level class in the custodial series. An incumbent would normally promote to Custodian II after a year on training and successful performance as a Custodian I.
Custodian II: The Custodian II class is the experienced-level class in the Custodian series. Incumbents are expected to be familiar with janitorial supplies, equipment, and proper cleaning procedures.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Custodian I: Sweeps, dusts, mops, scrubs, vacuums, waxes, and buffs floors; dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; replenishes supplies, empties and cleans waste receptacles; cleans restrooms; washes windows, walls, window shades, window sills, ledges and Venetian blinds; cleans heating and air conditioning ventilators; replaces light bulbs; cleans and dusts books and shelves; polishes metal work; moves and arranges furniture and equipment for cleaning purposes; turns out lights and locks doors and windows; takes care of equipment and materials used in the work; may raise and lower flags; may occasionally operate a light truck or automobile; when assigned to the Mental Health Inpatient Unit, will also change bed linen and disinfect mattresses.
Custodian II: Sweeps, dusts, mops, scrubs, vacuums, strips, waxes, and buffs floors; dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; replenishes supplies, empties and cleans waste receptacles; cleans restrooms; washes windows, walls, window shades, window sills, ledges and Venetian blinds; cleans heating and air conditioning ventilators; replaces light bulbs; cleans and dusts books and shelves; polishes metal work; moves and arranges furniture and equipment for cleaning purposes; turns out lights and secures building and windows; cleans and maintains equipment and materials used in the work; may raise and lower flags; properly sort trash and dispose of recycle products; may be assigned to lead and train Custodian I's or temporary workers; may occasionally operate a light truck, automobile, or aerial work platform up to 50’ high.
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Custodian I:
Ability to: Learn to use a variety of custodial equipment and materials; clean and care for an assigned area and equipment; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; perform moderately heavy lifting.
Custodian II:
Knowledge of: Janitorial supplies and equipment; S.D.S. sheets and their use; methods and practices of janitorial work; chemical reactions and safe mixing of chemicals.
Ability to: Use a variety of janitorial equipment and materials; clean and care for an assigned area and equipment; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; perform moderately heavy lifting train and oversee other workers performing janitorial duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Custodian II:
One (1) year of experience performing custodial work or mixing chemicals.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Custodian I/II:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
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I acknowledge this position is located in Fall River Mills and Burney, California. Yes / No
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How many years of experience do you have performing cleaning and custodial work?
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No experience
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Less than 1 year
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1 - 2 years
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2 - 3 years
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3 or more years
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Do you possess one (1) year of experience performing custodial work or mixing chemicals? Yes / No If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
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Do you possess experience working independently? Yes / No If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
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I acknowledge this position is an Extra Help position and as such, employees may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Benefits are not included. Yes / No
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I acknowledge this position requires a valid California driver's license. Yes / No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this position the employee will be in continuous motion, dusting mopping, cleaning, scrubbing. Mop buckets of water may weigh 30 plus pounds, 33-gallon trash bags may weigh 25 to 75 pounds, trash barrels on wheels may weigh 35 to 45 pounds. Pushing barrels and/or carts heavily laden with chemicals, equipment, and paper products. Working from ladders and on slippery surfaces. Constantly bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, paint fumes from the proper mixing and diluting; and the possibility of chemical spills on skin or in eyes. Cleaning bodily fluids; vomit, urine, blood, and fecal matter. Exposure to unknown hazardous spills. Clean up after construction crews; sawdust, dust, dirt, etc. Climbing stairs, ladders, etc. vision and balance a must. Cleaning with arms in overhead position. Observing trash for paraphernalia such as needles and sharp objects. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. (Vacuum noise varies according to which model, and miscellaneous noise due to construction in workplace.)
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
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All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
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Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
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As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
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Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
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Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit DOJ Right to Work Poster (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.
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In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on September 10, 2026. A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “refer to resume and/or cover letter,” or “see attached resume and/or cover letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting Fair Chance Act | CRD.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
