Custodian/ Housekeeper - San Mateo Medical Center (Departmental Promotional Only)

Custodian/ Housekeeper - San Mateo Medical Center (Departmental Promotional Only)

Salary

$58,884.80 - $73,548.80 Annually

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

T075AJ

Department

San Mateo Medical Center

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

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• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The County of San Mateo is seeking applicants for the position of Custodian. Custodians are responsible for housekeeping duties including cleaning, maintaining, and securing areas in and around County buildings and healthcare facilities. There is currently one regular vacancy at San Mateo Medical Center.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing the duties listed below in a government, hospital, correctional, or similar institutional setting. Experience with stripping and waxing floors is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to climb ladders and perform other physical tasks necessary to carry out assigned job duties.

Custodians/Housekeepers are required to work various shifts (days, evenings, holidays, weekends).

Examples Of Duties

• Sweeping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, buffing, polishing, and vacuuming floors.
• Sweeping, extracting, and vacuuming carpeted areas.
• Dusting and polishing furniture, woodwork, screens, fixtures, and equipment.
• Picking up papers and other refuse on grounds.
• Sweeping walkways, entrances, and stairwells.
• Washing, scrubbing, and disinfecting restrooms.
• Washing walls.
• Cleaning partition glass and drinking fountains.
• Cleaning and polishing metalwork.
• Emptying and cleaning waste containers.
• Lifting and moving equipment, supplies, or waste materials.
• Replenishing supplies in restrooms and other locations.
• Maintaining custodial equipment and supplies.
• Reporting safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
• Moving furniture, supplies, and equipment.
• Assisting in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture, and other equipment.
• Checking building security by setting alarms, closing windows, locking doors, and turning out lights.
• Making minor repairs or adjustments in equipment.
• Raising and lowering flags.
• Assisting with miscellaneous minor repair work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Two years of experience performing custodial/janitorial duties.

Licensure/Certification:

Some positions may require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.

Knowledge of:

• Proper use of cleaning materials, chemicals, and disinfectants.
• Modern tools, equipment, and techniques used in cleaning large multi-purpose facilities.
• Proper methods for clean-up and disposal of hazardous waste.

Skill/Ability to:

• Follow oral and written instructions and relay information accurately.
• Read and understand labels and work orders, complete forms.
• Operate a variety of mechanized cleaning equipment including buffers, auto-scrubbers, and extractors.
• Lift and carry tools, equipment, or materials and supplies; bend, stoop and reach overhead; stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Make minor repairs and do minor maintenance work.
• Maintain safe working practices.
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Adjust to an immediate change in priorities.

Application/Examination

Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the Countys website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the Countys website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECUITMENT TIMELINE

Final Filing Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026, by 11:59PM PST

Application Screening Date: Week of August 24, 2026

Civil Service Panel/Departmental Interviews: TBD

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

Analyst: Debbie Kong (08062026) (Custodian - T075)

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: For your application to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete the employment application form in its entirety, including all current work experience as well as any experience, education, and training that may be related to the position of Custodian/Housekeeper. You must also respond to the following Supplemental Questionnaire. The employment application and responses to the supplemental questions will weigh heavily in the Application Screening process. If your responses to the below supplemental questions do not match what is listed in the work history section of your application, your application may not be accepted for consideration.

• I have read and understand this important information.

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This recruitment is Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply. Are you currently a San Mateo County Health employee in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date with at least 1040 hours of continuous service? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

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Custodians/Housekeepers are required to work various shifts (days, evenings, holidays, weekends) at various locations throughout the San Mateo County (County Facilities/Buildings, San Mateo Medical Center, Maple Street Correctional Center, Hall of Justice, Maguire Correctional Facility, Youth Services Center, etc.).

• I have read and understand this important information.

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Custodians maybe required to obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. This process includes undergoing a thorough background check conducted by the San Mateo County Sheriffs Office. The selected candidates may be required to work in and around locked facilities that house incarcerated persons.

• I have read and understand this important information.

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Do you have experience performing custodial/janitorial duties?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have performing custodial/janitorial duties?

• More than 5 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience, but willing to learn

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Do you have experience performing custodial duties in a government, medical, and/or correctional facility?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with stripping and waxing floors?

• Yes
• No

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How did you learn about this position?

• County of San Mateo Website
• County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification
• County Hosted Virtual Event
• County Hosted Job Fair
• CalOpps.org
• College/University Career Center
• Community-based Organization Posting
• Facebook/Instagram
• Friend or Relative
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)
• X (formerly called Twitter)
• Zip Recruiter
• Other (Please specify in next question)

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If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.

Required Question

Employer County of San Mateo

Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department

500 County Center, 4th Floor

Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Phone (650) 363-4343

Website https://jobs.smcgov.org