Job Description

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!

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: 878 6442 6512

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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

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Working Conditions


Persons appointed to positions in this class must be reasonably able to maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees or that of incarcerated individuals. Assignments during tour of duty may include sole responsibility for the supervision of incarcerated individuals and/or the protection of personal and real property. Persons appointed to the position in this class may be required to wear a personal alarm and carry a whistle while on the worksite.

Safety First - work daily with medical and custody staff to make sure all staff are safe as a priority Changed Lives - help provide examples of how to behave on a work site and model the way for Incarcerated Individuals Quality Products - be a part of a statewide program in all adult state facilities working towards providing an infection free and safe environment for medical staff and/or patient care View here - https://youtu.be/6gzSUcUXsxc

Minimum Requirements


You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.CUSTODIAN I

Additional Documents


Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-499033

Position #(s):

933-760-2011-008

Working Title:

Custodian I - High Desert State Prison (HDSP)

Classification:

CUSTODIAN I
$3,659.00 - $4,578.00 B

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

Position may receive a $2,600 annual Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Bonus

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Lassen County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Work Hours May Vary

Work Week:

Work Days May Vary
Department Information


Federal Workers, California Welcomes You!


Work for California

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is a self-supporting state agency that provides productive work opportunities and job skills to incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism and increase public and prison safety.

California Prison Industry Authority Recruitment Video
California Prison Industry Authority Recruitment Video (Spanish)



Pursuant to the Public Health Orders, masks shall be worn in accordance with local county requirements, CDPH requirements, and directives issued by CDCR and CALPIA. COVID testing may be required under circumstances determined by the department. Both institutional and non-institutional testing protocols are constantly evaluated and will be revised based on most current public health ordinances. CDCR and CALPIA shall continue to assess conditions and may be required to reinstate, as needed, higher levels of testing and mitigation strategies to limit the spread of COVID-19 within our work locations.

Watch this success story to see how jobs with CALPIA contribute to the success of incarcerated individuals and reducing the recidivism rates.
https://www.calpia.ca.gov/Videos/timothy-jackson-success-story/



Department Website: https://www.calpia.ca.gov/


Special Requirements


Upon a conditional job offer, the selected candidate will be required to clear live scan, a tuberculous (TB) test, and physical (if applicable).

This position is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing pursuant to 2 CCR 599.960.

Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with hours worked, dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.

Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Please indicate the classification, Job Control Number (JC) and position number in the 'EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING' section of your application, failure to provide this information may result in elimination from the hiring process. Resumes are welcome but do not take place of the STD 678. Incomplete applications received may not be considered.

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Employees new to CALPIA will be required to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) prior to starting work within an institution or Central Office. NEO is 4.5 days (36 hours) and will be conducted at the Green Valley Training Center in Folsom, CA. New employees traveling 50 miles or more from their home address or headquarters location to attend NEO will receive a travel advance sufficient for meals, incidentals, and travel accommodations for the duration of NEO. Any questions or concerns regarding NEO training can be addressed during the interview process.
Application Instructions


Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.


Final Filing Date: 11/27/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).




Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:



Prison Industry Authority
Primary Cert Contact
Attn: Human Resources
560 E Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:



Prison Industry Authority
Primary Cert Contact
Human Resources
560 E Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Drop off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:


Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications


In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
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 bio-hazard or hospital cleaning experience Experience using janitorial equipment Experience leading or instruction of a work group Willing to work evenings, weekends and overtime

Benefits


Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Time Off - earned vacation and sick leave State offered Holiday's & Two Professional Development Days (yearly) Health, Dental, and Vision Plans Retirement Work Week Flexibility - Pending operational needs, may be able to work 4 10-hour shifts and/or other alternate work schedules


Contact Information


The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

https://www.calpia.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources

(916) 358-2696

careers@calpia.ca.gov


Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

(916) 618-5220

EEO@calpia.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.


Additional Information

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In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Equal Opportunity Employer


The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.