Job Description
Salary : $40,495.56 - $49,436.76 Annually
Location : Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-0106
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 09/05/2024
Closing Date: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics Interviews will be conducted the week of October 7, 2024 The Nevada County is looking for a multifaceted Custodian for our Facilities Department! Our Custodian maintains assigned facilities in a clean, sanitary, and neat condition in accordance with occupational, safety, and health standards; and performs related work as required. The Custodian plays a vital role in keeping our facilities clean and safe for the staff and our community.
Typical duties include the following: - Maintains basic building security; unlocks facility doors/office doors; closes facilities after use; raises flag
- Cleans resilient and carpeted floor coverings utilizing vacuums, mops, scrubbers, waxers, buffers and other equipment
- Cleans, dusts, and polishes furniture, woodwork and cabinets; cleans stairways, hallways, restrooms, offices, lobbies, ceilings, walls, window coverings, light and bathroom fixtures, glass doors, windows and interior glass partitions; empties and cleans waste receptacles
- Assists in moving and arranging furniture; sets up facilities for special uses; assists other department employees (i.e. plumbers, electricians, carpenters) in small repair jobs
- Refills lavatory supply dispensers; stocks and collects money from dispensers; replaces light bulbs and tubes
- Monitors supplies as needed
- Sweeps areas adjacent to buildings; inspects work areas and reports needed repairs and maintenance
- Cleans and maintains hand tools and electric equipment
- Performs the removal of snow and ice from walkways using snow shovels and/or snow blowers
Skill in: - Mixing and using cleaning products and related chemicals
- Operating various types of electric commercial floor vacuums, strippers, and buffers
- Listening and communicating in a tactful manner when dealing with customers
- Climbing ladders to change burned out ceiling light bulbs
- Driving a vehicle
Physical Demands and Working Conditions - Strength, mobility and stamina to work on feet throughout a shift performing physical labor, and to lift, carry, operate and maneuver janitorial equipment, supplies and waste containers weighing up to 60 pounds; mobility to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach when cleaning or operating equipment; manual dexterity to operate hand and power cleaning tools and equipment; vision sufficient to monitor work progress; speech and hearing to receive and relay basic instructions.
- Working in exposure to contaminated surfaces and chemicals used in custodial work. Working in exposure to temperature extremes and inclement weather. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and visible communication, strives to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes personal contributions and growth.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.
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click here Benefits Guide The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2024 Health Insurance Plans - Anthem Select HMO
- Anthem Traditional HMO
- Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
- Blue Shield Trio HMO
- Kaiser HMO
- PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
- PERS Platinum PPO
- PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Basic Term Life
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
- Optional Dependent Term Life
- Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2 Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov 01
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
- Did not receive high school diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
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Which of the following best describes your experience in performing maintenance and custodial work?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3 or more years
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The Custodian position will be responsible for a wide variety of responsibilities including the maintenance of assigned facilities in a clean, sanitary, and neat condition in accordance with occupational, safety, and health standards; and performs related work as required. From the selection below, please indicate which best fits your experience and education.
- I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
- I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy.
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Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work,