CUSTODIAN II

Job Title

Custodian II – California State Prison – San Quentin

• Agency:
  California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA)
• Job Code: JC-503273
• Position #:
  
  -003
• Classification: CUSTODIAN II
• Salary: $3,841.00 – $4,808.00 per month (B)
  Potential $190.00 monthly Institutional Worker Supervision Pay (IWSP) differential
• Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
• Work Shift:
  
  Hours May Vary
• Work Week:
  Days May Vary
• Location:
  
  Marin County, California (San Quentin Prison)
• Telework:
  In‑Office
• Final Filing Date: 1/30/2026

Entry‑level Custodian II responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in healthcare environments within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This role supports training and mentorship of incarcerated individuals, contributing to reduced recidivism and improved public safety.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of all facility areas, including medical and custodial spaces.
• Follow health and safety protocols in coordination with medical and custody staff.
• Model appropriate workplace behavior and coach incarcerated individuals.
• Assist with inventory control, record keeping, and use of custodial equipment.
• Perform supervised duties while ensuring personal safety and compliance with institutional policies.
• Participate in training and orientation programs upon hire.

• Physical ability to maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance for the role.
• Prepared to wear a personal alarm and carry a whistle while on duty.
• Eligibility to work in a high‑security setting with variable shift times.
• Pass live scan, TB test, and physical examination if required.
• Subject to drug testing as per state regulations.

• Custodial or janitorial experience, especially in healthcare or bio‑hazard settings.
• Experience with janitorial equipment and/or supervisory responsibility.
• Inventory control and record‑keeping skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.

• Paid leave: at least 156 hours in first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employee and family.
• CalPERS retirement benefits.
• Work‑week flexibility options.
• Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025: temporary monthly pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027.

Complete the application package (STD 678) and required documents via Cal Career at  or submit a hard copy to:

• California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority
  560 E Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
• Mailing address:
  California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority, Human Resources, 560 E Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
• Drop‑off hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM, weekdays only.

Applications accepted electronically or by mail. All hard copies must include a completed STD 678 form.

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• Human Resources: (916) 358‑2696,
• EEO Officer: (916) 618‑5220,
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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religious creed, or any other protected characteristic. It is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace in accordance with state laws and civil service regulations.