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Dec 15, 2025

Custodian II

Full time Government Skilled Labor

Job Description

To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account to JC- 501339 by the application deadline of 12/22/2025.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.

 As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive:

  • At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
  • CalPERS retirement benefits

 Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!

The Health Facility Maintenance program provides individuals training of necessary knowledge and skills needed to meet the highest possible standards of cleaning for healthcare settings and brings healthcare areas of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to an acceptable level of sanitary conditions. Be a part of our mission teaching valuable life skills and work experience for successful employment upon parole or release.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position may receive a $190.00 per month Institutional Worker Supervision Pay (IWSP) Differential

Steps to Apply - 

  1. Create a CalCareers account - www.calcareers.ca.gov
  2. Create a State Application template - Be detailed! Share what tools you used, what cleaning chemicals were used, etc. 
  3. Apply for the Job! - Apply before the application deadline! 
  4. Apply for the Exam! 

Desirable Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.

  • Custodial, janitorial, professional cleaning experience
  • Experience cleaning biohazard or hospital cleaning experience
  • Experience using janitorial equipment
  • Lead experience, evaluating performance
  • Inventory control
  • Record keeping
  • Willing to work evenings, weekends and overtime

Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALPIA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512   Passcode: CALPIA

California Prison Industry Authority
About California Prison Industry Authority

California Prison Industry Authority is a state agency with 36 institutions across the State.

Mission 

CALPIA is a self-supporting, customer-focused business that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals productive work and training opportunities.

Vision 

Changing incarcerated individuals’ lives through innovative job training for a safer California.

Goals

GOAL 1: ENHANCE INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS’ LIVES TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM
GOAL 2: PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
GOAL 3: FOSTER CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AS CUSTOMER-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION

Values

Leadership: Have a vision, inspire and empower others to act.

Professionalism: Mutual courtesy and respect among all levels of staff.

Integrity: Do the right thing in all circumstances.

Teamwork: Be collaborative in working towards solutions.

Safety: Be proactive in identifying and preventing safety issues.

Accountability: Accept responsibility for the outcomes expected of you – both good and bad.

Quality Principles

We implement our Quality Policy through:

  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership
  • Involvement of People
  • Process Approach
  • System Approach
  • Continual Improvement
  • Factual Approach to Decision Making
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