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Janitor

Under supervision, to clean and care for an assigned building or building area; to perform watch duties for an assigned building or building area; and/or to perform as a member of a work projects crew.

NOTE:  Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the in person Written Examination tentatively scheduled to begin the week of August 24, 2026.

The exam date(s) may change based on the number of applicants and room availability.

The list established from this recruitment will be used for all vacancies throughout the County of Santa Clara. This may include full time, part time, and extra help positions.  If you are interested in these opportunities, please fill out the appropriate questions. 

Requirements

  • Cleans, sweeps and mops floors;
     
  • Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and metal work;
     
  • Maintains restrooms in a clean and sanitary condition and replenishes supplies;
     
  • Changes light bulbs;
     
  • Empties waste receptacles and ash trays and disposes of trash;
     
  • Moves and arranges furniture and office equipment;
     
  • Operates dehumidifier to disinfect rooms;
     
  • Cleans, disinfects and polishes water fountains;
     
  • Makes minor repairs to chairs, filing cabinets and desks;
     
  • Locks office doors and turns out the lights; hangs cubicle curtains;
     
  • Crushes glass receptacles;
     
  • Sets up furniture and prepares rooms for special functions.
     
  • Patrols designated areas making systematic inspections of buildings;
     
  • Closes and locks buildings;
     
  • Turns off lights;
     
  • Observes and reports conditions which may indicate vandalism, illegal entry or fire hazard;
     
  • Checks identification of persons entering the building and has all persons sign a log book when entering and leaving building during non-office hours;
     
  • Gives out general information regarding office hours and locations of offices or buildings;
     
  • Prepares simple records such as time of rounds or a description of incidents.
     
  • Strips, waxes, and buffs floors; operates and maintains heavy floor care equipment used in work;
     
  • Vacuums carpets and draperies;
     
  • Shampoos carpets;
     
  • Washes walls and inside windows;
     
  • Replaces light bulbs or flourescent tubes;
     
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

No training or experience is required.

Some assignments may require possession of a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge of:
  • Methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work.
Ability to:  
  • Perform routine janitorial duties;
     
  • Learn the approved methods of cleaning and caring for buildings and equipment; learn to operate heavy floor care machines after minimal instruction;
     
  • Read and understand signs, labels, and work schedules written in English;
     
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
     
  • Get along well with others;
     
  • Lift and move heavy items and work in high places;
     
  • Willingness to work on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and at night.
Date Posted
07/23/2026
Job Reference
26-H18-A
Organization
Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical Center, Environmental Services
Location
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Category
Information Technology
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