Janitor

Application materials can only be submitted online, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, through 4:30 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026. Only the first 300 applications will be accepted by the Recruitment Division online at www.ebmud.com during the filing period. This recruitment will remain open until the application limit has been reached or until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, whichever occurs first. Note that the study guide is now available online ONLY; candidates are responsible for printing the study guide. The study guide will NOT be available after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Please click HERE to download the Janitor study guide. Join an industry-leading water supply and wastewater utility and excel in your career as a Janitor. East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) offers an excellent work environment, stable career opportunities, along with state-of-the-art facilities. Janitors perform a variety of routine cleaning work on EBMUD buildings and grounds. Typical duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting and spot cleaning floors, carpets, rugs and draperies; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, shower rooms and plumbing fixtures; washing and cleaning doors, windows, walls and upholstery; operating motorized and power tools and equipment. The ideal candidate for the position will possess the following characteristics:

• Work independently within established guidelines on an assigned shift.
• Learn how to safely operate a variety of equipment and machinery typically used for large cleaning tasks.
• Safely and effectively complete assigned job duties in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other EBMUD staff and the public. The salary range is $6,119 per month, increasing to $6,425, $6,746, and $7,083 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively. EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws. 1. Completion of the eighth grade, or its equivalent, and no experience. 2. Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class, including sufficient strength to maneuver cleaning, vacuuming, and stripping equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; strength to lift heavy and bulky waste receptacles; and sufficient agility to work on slippery surfaces. 3. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. 4. Must be willing to work swing shift and overtime as needed. 5. Some positions require possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/. 1. Submit a completed EBMUD application online between 8:00 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, and 4:30 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026. Only the first 300 application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Application materials submitted at any other time or on other dates will not be accepted. Application materials faxed, mailed, or delivered to EBMUD will not be accepted. 2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process. 3. The study guide required for the test is now available, online only, through 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026. Candidates may use the link in this job announcement, or the link in their Government Jobs account, to access the study guide. Candidates are responsible for printing the study guide during the time period it is available. 4. Qualified applicants will be invited to a multiple-choice written test. The written test is tentatively scheduled for early February 2026. The written test will measure the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job. 5. Those candidates passing the written test will be invited to the panel interview tentatively scheduled for March 2026. 6. Candidates who are successful in all parts of the selection process will be placed on the hiring list in rank order for further consideration. As part of the hiring interview process, EBMUD will obtain and review driving records. 7. The probation period for this position is 6 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months. 8. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.