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Senior Custodian-North County-26703006NC

County of San Diego

County of San Diego, CA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jul 2026

💰 $60,382/yr($49,275/yr – $60,382/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26703006NC

Department: Sheriff

Division: Detention Oper Area 2

Job classification: SENIOR CUSTODIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Corrections, Public Safety, Maintenance

Summary

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for

Senior Custodian

for the North County of San Diego Sheriff’s location

Future Salary Increases
June 25, 2027 - 3.97% increase to base pay (3.97% Market Increase)

Per County Rules: This position is eligible for appointment at Step 1, $49,275.20 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

In addition to the base salary, the incumbent may receive:

5% institutional work location premium
$.50/hour locked facilities premium

Receive an annual uniform allowance

About the Position:

Senior Custodians assigned to the Sheriff's Office supervise and direct the work of incarcerated persons in cleaning buildings and grounds. Positions are located at various locations throughout the department. This recruitment may be used to fill other openings as they occur.

Note: Occasional nights and weekends may be required based on operational needs.

Education and Experience:

Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:

Two (2) years of paid, custodial experience; AND, completion of safety training courses for compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations within six (6) months of hire.

Notes:

Completion of a Regional Occupational Program (ROP) in Commercial Cleaning or equivalent, is highly-desirable, and may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience

Domestic housekeeping experience is not considered qualifying.

For a complete job description of a Senior Custodian, including essential functions, examples of qualifying education and experience, working conditions, please click here.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Evaluation:

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Condition of Employment:

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospecti