DEFINITION

Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health and Human Services. The DHHS Behavioral Health branch has approximately 10 buildings including a psychiatric hospital facility. This position serves patient, staff, and building custodial needs. It is a full-time, 40 hour per week position
What You'll Do:
This position is responsible for a variety of duties including:

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, showers, patient rooms, offices, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as unclogging toilets, replacing dispensers, and changing lightbulbs.
• Strip and wax floors as well as vacuum and shampoo carpets.

Where You'll Do It:
This position is located in Eureka, California.
A typical work schedule for this position is 5AM-1:30PM, M-F. T-Sun after initial training. Includes working some holidays.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs routine custodial and cleaning duties at the Mental Health Branch of the Department of Health and Human Services; performs basic maintenance work in buildings and adjacent grounds; performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a working level class, performing a variety of custodial duties in group and individual patient settings, clinics, administrative offices and reception area. This class is distinguished from the custodial and building maintenance classes in that these classes perform cleaning and minor repair duties in County public building and office facilities, whereas the Mental Health Maintenance Custodian class is uniquely assigned to the Mental Health Branch of the Department of Health and Human Services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Dusts, sweeps and mops floors of all public, staff and patient areas.
• Dusts furniture, vacuums carpeted areas, shampoos carpet as needed.
• Empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash.
• Empties and cleans ash trays.
• Scrubs counters, floors, walls, appliances and dining area.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and showers; restocks supplies as necessary.
• Washes inside windows, counters, tables and light fixtures.
• Strips and waxes kitchen and other floors as required.
• Performs minor building maintenance such as repairing faucets, urinals and plumbing valves, changing light bulbs, painting and patching plaster.
• Maintains basic logs or records of work performed.
• Reports the need for maintenance or any safety and patient hazards as noted.
• Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants and stripping agents.
• Uses a variety of custodian tools and supplies; orders supplies and maintains equipment and storage area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Closes windows, turns off lights, and locks doors to secure buildings.
• Sets up meeting rooms, moves furniture and equipment and may make minor repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Proper cleaning methods and the safe use and storage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, supplies and equipment.
• Use and minor maintenance of equipment used in housekeeping or custodial work.
• Safety practices and procedures related to the work, including precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• Techniques for dealing with mentally ill patients from a variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Basic arithmetic.

Skill in :

• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Safely using cleaning materials, supplies and equipment.
• Performing routine custodial and general maintenance and repair work.
• Maintaining accurate basic records.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Other Requirements :

• Must routinely stand and walk for extended periods, and walk and maneuver equipment weighing up to forty pounds.
• Must be able to work evening and weekend shifts and overtime as necessary.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license is required.

Desirable Education and Experience :

• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is: Six months of experience in custodial or housekeeping experience.
• Housekeeping in an institutional setting, particularly in a health-related setting, is desirable

WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All the Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

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  How long does it take to fill out the application?

You should allow 30 – 45 minutes to fill out your application.

• Can I change my application after submitting it?

You may only submit one application per day. You may submit an edited application after waiting at least one day from your initial submission.

• How long until I hear back from you?

You can expect to hear back from Humboldt County Human Resources about 3-4 weeks after the closing date listed on the job posting.

• Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview?

Yes, you will be informed if you are not selected for an interview.

County of Humboldt’s Commitment to DEI
Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members,) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways – oftentimes, outside of formal institutions – and strives to take a holistic approach to in assessing an applicant’s qualifications for a position. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.

How to Apply
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications may only be submitted online through the County’s automated application system at http://www.humboldtgov.org/hr no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing.
It is important that your application, not just your resume, show all the relevant experience and education you possess.
Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in this examination will be compared with the performance of others who take the test. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible. Scores will be provided in writing only.
Yay! You’ve made it down to the fine print…. that means you are interested in this job, and THAT makes us happy! The lawyers tell us we need to include this stuff…. but we’ll help you get through it.
This is about the retirement benefits we offer. You’ve probably heard that we have a great retirement plan. Basically, you fall into a Tier based on the date you first start working for the County or any other governmental employer that uses CalPERS for retirement. If this is your first job in government, then you’ll be in Tier III. 2.0 means that for every year you work for the County, you will receive 2% of your final annual pay rate for every year that you work for us if you work the required minimum number of years (that’s called vesting) and retire after the age following the @. So, if you work 20 years and retire at 64 years of age, you will receive 20 x 2% or 40% of your final annual pay rate every year in retirement.

CalPERS Retirement Program
The County participates in the CalPERS retirement system, with both the County and the employee making contributions toward the employee’s retirement.

• Tier I: Prior to 7/5/2012: 2.7 @ 55
• Tier II: Post 7/6/2012: 2.0 @ 55
• Tier III: Post 1/1/2013: 2.0 @ 62

This next section says that the County runs its hiring on a set of rules to ensure that it is fair. Hiring and promotion are based on performance and having the best qualifications for the job. “Examination” doesn’t always mean taking a test…..sometimes it just means how we compare your application to others who have applied and an “oral examination” can just mean an interview for lower level positions.

Selection Procedure
The County’s Human Resources system operates by a set of rules and procedures which ensure that employees are hired and promoted on the basis of merit and fitness for the job. Jobs are filled through competitive examinations. A complete online application is required for this position. All application materials will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts. Those candidates considered to be the most qualified, based on the application materials submitted, will be invited to a written and/or oral examination, or an evaluation of education and experience.

Policy of Nondiscrimination
The County of Humboldt does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Human Resources is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance to the Courthouse is the 4th Street entrance. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact Human Resources at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination for assistance.
The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site. If you need accommodation for an exam due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources office as soon as possible.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.
OTHER EXAMINATIONS: Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.
LICENSES: Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six months, but may be up to one year. All designated safety employees serve a one year probationary period.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: It is the County’s intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.
All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.