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Janitor

Kings County
Hanford, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/11/2027

The Kings County Public Works Department is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

Janitor
$37,627.20 - $45,905.60 Annually


We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Janitors. In this role, you will perform a variety of custodial, cleaning, and basic maintenance duties that help keep County buildings safe, sanitary, and welcoming for employees and the public. This journey-level position offers you the opportunity to work independently, exercise judgment, and contribute to the daily operations of County facilities.

We encourage you to apply today and become part of a dedicated team serving our community!

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DUTY SAMPLE

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes, and buffs floors.
  • Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; polishes metal work.
  • Cleans and dusts books, shelves, and office cubicles.
  • Empties, cleans, and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash.
  • Cleans and sanitizes workstations, and public areas when an infectious/unsanitary condition is reported; washes doors, windows, baseboards, and walls.
  • Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and drinking fountains; restocks restroom supplies.
  • Cleans and sanities kitchen, break room, and conference room areas; refills containers and dispensers; wipes down countertops, tables, and chairs; scours sinks.
  • Movesandarrangesfurnitureandequipmentforspecialevents.
  • Closes windows, turns off lights, and locks and unlocks doors to secure buildings; turns alarm systems on and off.
  • Keeps basic records of work performed, timesheets, etc.
  • Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition.
  • Reports any safety hazards.
  • Follows label instructions to safely use chemical cleaners.
  • Uses a variety of janitorial tools, equipment and supplies; maintains equipment and materials in proper condition.
  • Changes light bulbs.
  • Attends safety trainings.
  • Assists with facility projects as required.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
  • Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:
  • Six (6) months of experience in janitorial or custodial work.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licenses:
  • Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Qualify for deputization by the Sheriff for the purpose of supervising inmate trustees. Ability to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends.

Please click on the following link for a detailed job specification:
Janitor

SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process may include the following:
(1) Screening committee (pass/fail) and/or
(2) Written examination(pass/fail) and/or
(3) Oral examination (100%) This may include a written practical component (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list.
Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

Salary : $37,627 - $45,906

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