Janitor

Salary : $57,391.36 - $69,093.44 Annually
Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-H18-A
Department: Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical Center
Division: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 03


Description


Under supervision, to clean and care for an assigned building or building area; to perform watch duties for an assigned building or building area; and/or to perform as a member of a work projects crew.

NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the in person Written Examination tentatively scheduled to begin the week of August 24, 2026.

The exam date(s) may change based on the number of applicants and room availability.

The list established from this recruitment will be used for all vacancies throughout the County of Santa Clara. This may include full time, part time, and extra help positions. If you are interested in these opportunities, please fill out the appropriate questions.

Typical Tasks

• Cleans, sweeps and mops floors;
  
  
• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and metal work;
  
  
• Maintains restrooms in a clean and sanitary condition and replenishes supplies;
  
  
• Changes light bulbs;
  
  
• Empties waste receptacles and ash trays and disposes of trash;
  
  
• Moves and arranges furniture and office equipment;
  
  
• Operates dehumidifier to disinfect rooms;
  
  
• Cleans, disinfects and polishes water fountains;
  
  
• Makes minor repairs to chairs, filing cabinets and desks;
  
  
• Locks office doors and turns out the lights; hangs cubicle curtains;
  
  
• Crushes glass receptacles;
  
  
• Sets up furniture and prepares rooms for special functions.
  
  
• Patrols designated areas making systematic inspections of buildings;
  
  
• Closes and locks buildings;
  
  
• Turns off lights;
  
  
• Observes and reports conditions which may indicate vandalism, illegal entry or fire hazard;
  
  
• Checks identification of persons entering the building and has all persons sign a log book when entering and leaving building during non-office hours;
  
  
• Gives out general information regarding office hours and locations of offices or buildings;
  
  
• Prepares simple records such as time of rounds or a description of incidents.
  
  
• Strips, waxes, and buffs floors; operates and maintains heavy floor care equipment used in work;
  
  
• Vacuums carpets and draperies;
  
  
• Shampoos carpets;
  
  
• Washes walls and inside windows;
  
  
• Replaces light bulbs or flourescent tubes;
  
  
• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards


No training or experience is required.

Some assignments may require possession of a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work.

Ability to:

• Perform routine janitorial duties;
  
  
• Learn the approved methods of cleaning and caring for buildings and equipment; learn to operate heavy floor care machines after minimal instruction;
  
  
• Read and understand signs, labels, and work schedules written in English;
  
  
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
  
  
• Get along well with others;
  
  
• Lift and move heavy items and work in high places;
  
  
• Willingness to work on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and at night.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more


The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.
01


Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer Name
b) Job Title
c) Start Month/End Month Dates of Employment
d) Total Hours Worked per Week
e) Detailed Description of Job Duties Do you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you currently working at one of the county facilities in an extra help position?

• Yes
• No

03


If you answered yes to the question above, please select which location you are currently working at? If none, select 'none'.

• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - (SCVMC)
• O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH)
• St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH
• Regional Medical Center (RMC)
• None

04


In which of the the following area(s) do you have professional janitorial experience? Select all that apply.

• No professional janitorial experience
• Experience in commercial or industrial janitorial services
• Experience in a large hospital or medical setting
• Experience with green cleaning processes and products in a commercial or hospital setting
• Experience handling hazardous and/or biohazardous materials
• Other related professional janitorial experience

05


Please select which locations you are interested in working at?

• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - (SCVMC)
• O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH)
• St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH)
• Regional Medical Center (RMC)

06


Are you willing to work in a locked facility? (ie: jail)

• Yes
• No

07


How did you find out/hear about this job?

• In Person Job Fair
• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Email Newsletter
• Virtual Event
• Community Event
• Social Media: Facebook or Instagram
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Student Career Center
• Handshake
• Professional Association
• Contacted by an External Staffing Firm
• Hospital Website
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Employee Referral: Friends, Families and Coworkers
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• Other (Specify in the next question)

08


How did you find out about this job? If "Other" is selected: Please describe how you heard about this job.
Required Question