Janitor

Job Opportunity

The Kings County Public Works Department is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of: Janitor $37,627.20 - $45,905.60 Annually. We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Janitors. In this role, you will perform a variety of custodial, cleaning, and basic maintenance duties that help keep County buildings safe, sanitary, and welcoming for employees and the public. This journey-level position offers you the opportunity to work independently, exercise judgment, and contribute to the daily operations of County facilities.

We encourage you to apply today and become part of a dedicated team serving our community!

Duty Sample

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes, and buffs floors.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; polishes metal work.
• Cleans and dusts books, shelves, and office cubicles.
• Empties, cleans, and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations, and public areas when an infectious/unsanitary condition is reported; washes doors, windows, baseboards, and walls.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and drinking fountains; restocks restroom supplies.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, break room, and conference room areas; refills containers and dispensers; wipes down countertops, tables, and chairs; scours sinks.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment for special events.
• Closes windows, turns off lights, and locks and unlocks doors to secure buildings; turns alarm systems on and off.
• Keeps basic records of work performed, timesheets, etc.
• Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition.
• Reports any safety hazards.
• Follows label instructions to safely use chemical cleaners.
• Uses a variety of janitorial tools, equipment and supplies; maintains equipment and materials in proper condition.
• Changes light bulbs.
• Attends safety trainings.
• Assists with facility projects as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications **Minimum Requirements Must Be Met By The Closing Date**

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education and Experience

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Six (6) months of experience in janitorial or custodial work.

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Qualify for deputization by the Sheriff for the purpose of supervising inmate trustees. Ability to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends.

Please click on the following link for a detailed job specification:

Janitor

Selection Process: **Equal Opportunity Employer**

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process may include the following:

(1) Screening committee (pass/fail) and/or

(2) Written examination (pass/fail) and/or

(3) Oral examination (100%) This may include a written practical component (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list.

Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

Veteran's Preference Application You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date. Tentative Recruitment Process: Closing Date: September 10, 2026 SME Review: Week of September 14, 2026 Human Resources Oral Boards: September 29, 2026 & September 30, 2026 Department Interview: TBD

Benefits

Please click here to view the current Blue Collar MOU.

Retirement Benefits: Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. The County contracts with the CalPERS for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate. The County has reciprocity with other qualifying public retirement systems in California. Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification: Miscellaneous - 2% at 62 Safety - 2.7% at 57 If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013: Miscellaneous - 2% at 55 Safety - 3% at 55 The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit. The County offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The County has an Employee Health Center available to Kings County employees and their dependents enrolled in the County health plan.

Deferred Compensation: Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. For more information on the eligibility of a contribution match, please refer to the applicable MOU.

Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday. Refer to the MOU for information on the paid holiday closure.

Vacation: Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements.

Sick Leave: Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.

Retiree Health Insurance: Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.

Education Reimbursement Program: Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,500 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree