Custodian Leadworker

Salary : $44,324.80 - $58,136.00 Annually
Location : Orange County, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 1446SM-0324-080 (O)
Department: OC Public Works
Opening Date: 03/20/2024
Closing Date: 4/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION
CUSTODIAN LEADWORKER
SALARY INFORMATION
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Custodian Leadworker vacancies within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
Wednesday, April 03, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PST).
OC PUBLIC WORKSOC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works' guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.
OC Public Works is a unique County department comprised of ten service areas: OC Development Services; OC Fleet Services; OC Administrative Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance & Central Utilities; OC Environmental Resources; OC Operations & Maintenance; OC Construction; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Survey.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Facilities Maintenance has an immediate vacancy for a Custodian Leadworker. This position guides, checks, corrects, and reports on the work of a team of custodial personnel who perform janitorial services and floor maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities. Custodial Services are critical for the maintenance, health, and safety of County facilities.
Special Note: This position will be assigned to work Monday through Friday, 5:00 pm to 1:30 am.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess three (3) years of direct experience in the following desirable qualifications and core competencies:

• Three (3) years of full-time paid custodial experience or hotel housekeeping experience
• In depth knowledge of all custodial related duties including, but not limited to; waxing, sealing and overall maintenance of all types of floors, bonnet buffing and extracting stains/dirt from all types of carpets
• Ability to guide, check, correct, and report on the work of a group of Custodians while working alongside them
• Ensures that the dusting, scrubbing, waxing, and other assignments are accomplished through efficient use of personnel
• Monitors work in progress and upon completion, refers problems to supervisor
• Assists in training and working with employees and evaluating their performance
• Ability to prepare simple records
• Assists in testing and evaluating new custodial products and materials
• Ability to perform minor repair work on facilities or equipment, as needed
• Demonstrates the initiative to fill in and perform basic custodial work as necessary

Leadership Skills

• Knowledge of the elements of supervision such as leading and working with employees in all phases of their custodial duties
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques to resolve any disagreements that may arise

Communication Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to read and write simple messages in English
• Ability to read signs, labels, work schedules and simple instructions in English and enter simple information on time cards, check off sheets and other records
• Ability to accurately document incidents and receive documentation from other staff

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtures and furniture
• Ability to count, add and subtract small numbers for recording information on time cards
• Ability to ensure that daily tasks and assignments are accomplished efficiently
• Ability to problem solve issues and implement solutions to resolve unexpected situations
• Basic knowledge of MS Outlook and Excel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please clickto view the minimum qualifications for Custodian Leadworker.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
In-Person, Proctored Online Examination (Weighted 100%): Candidates whose experience and education appear to best meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in an examination(s) covering job-related items. Only the candidates who receive the highest score on the assessment(s) will be placed on an eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click to see the latest guidance for more details.
EMAIL NOTIFICATIONEmail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSClick for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brian Quinlan at 714-667-9750 or Brian.Quinlan@ocpw.ocgov.com.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
01
Please select the number of years of full-time paid experience you possess working as a custodian or hotel housekeeper from the choices below:

• Three (3) or more years of paid experience.
• More than two (2), but less than three (3) years of paid experience.
• More than one (1), but less than two years of paid experience.
• Less than one (1) year of paid experience.
• No paid experience

02
Please describe your custodial or hotel housekeeping experience below. (In your response, please include where you worked, the length of your assignment/experience and your level of responsibility). Please Note: "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored. If you do not have experience, please enter "N/A."
03
How many years of experience do you have leading or supervising a team of at least four (4) staff members?

• Three (3) or more years of experience.
• More than two (2), but less than three (3) years of experience.
• More than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience.
• Less than one (1) year of experience.
• No experience.

04
Describe in detail your experience leading or supervising others (include in your response where you worked, the length of your assignment/experience and your level of responsibility). Please Note: "See Resume" is not a qualifying response. If you do not have experience, please enter "N/A."
05
Please describe your proficiency and experience using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook). In your response, please describe the capacity in which you used the program(s) and which of the programs you used most frequently, and how often. Note: "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored. If you do not have experience, please enter "N/A."
Required Question