Health & Human Services

Custodian

Title
Custodian
Reports to
Business Office Director
Supervises
Location
Happy Camp, California
Salary
Hourly: $21/hr to $28/hr
Classifications
Full Time
Non-Exempt
Entry Level
Date Posted
December 8, 2025 3:37 PM
Closing date
Open until filled
December 22, 2025

Summary

Performs a variety of generalcleaning and janitorial functions, keeps assignedareas and buildingsin a clean and orderly condition, andperforms related work as required.The Custodian may work a scheduleother than 8am to 5pm, in order to perform duties without disrupting the work of others

Responsibilities

1. Performs a variety of cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping and scrubbing floors; cleaning and vacuuming rugs and carpets; waxing and polishing furniture and woodwork; cleaning hallways, lobbies, restrooms and offices; cleaning ceilings, walls, blinds and light fixtures; emptying and cleaning waste receptacles, polishing metal work; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; replenishing supplies.

 

2. Washes windows, moves and arranges furniture and equipment, turns out lights and makes sure doors and windows are locked beforeleaving if after business hours. Replaces light bulbs and tubes; operate scrubbers, shampooers, buffers and other equipment and machinery as necessary.

 

3. Requisitions suppliesas needed; observesand reports needed repairs to buildings and equipment; maintainsequipment used duringthe course of work; collectsand shreds paper for recycling.

 

4. Assists maintenance workers in shoveling snow,maintaining grounds and landscaped areas or performing basic buildingmaintenance work.

 

5. Available for local and out of the area travel asrequired for job related training and attend all required meetings andfunctions.

 

6. Adheres to Tribe’s and Program’s confidentiality andpersonnel policies.

 

7. Attends all required meetings, trainings, andfunctions.

 

8. Be polite and maintain a priority system in acceptingother job-related duties as assigned.

 

Standard Conduct

  1. Adheres to Tribe's and Program's confidentiality and personnel policies.
  2. Be available for local and out of the area travel as required for job related training and various activities.
  3. Attends all required meetings, trainings and functions.
  4. Be polite and maintain a priority system in accepting other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Native American youth and family members in culturally diverse environments.
  2. Displays the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public.
  3. Demonstrates the ability to manage time well and work under stressful conditions with an even temperament.
  4. Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Additional Qualifications

5. Demonstrates strong organizationalskills, be able to prioritize duties and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Requirements

1. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

 

2. Must have knowledge of cleaning supplies and equipment, proper methods used in cleaning work, and basic hand tools and equipment used in safe work practices.

 

3.  Must have the ability to clean and care for an assigned area and equipment, follow oral and written instructions, read and write at a level required for successful job performance, recognize and locate conditions which require maintenance and repair, use and care for tools used in work assignment.

 

4. Must have the ability to work reliably on own initiative without close supervision; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

 

5.  Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods; stoop, kneel and crouch to pick up or move objects, office equipment and furniture; physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance; physical ability to lift and move heavier objects with assistance; normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; good verbal communication skills; abilities to use vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, shampooers, buffers, waxing equipment,  and basic hand tools.

 

6. Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and to perform duties with reliability, integrity and initiative.

 

7. Must adhere to confidentiality policies and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, including completing HIPAA training modules and annual refresher study.

8.  Must be a self-starter, well organized, and willing to learn new skills.

 

9. Must possess valid driver's license, good driving record, and be insurable by the Tribe's insurance carrier.

10. Must provide documentation of immunity to measles, and rubella or become vaccinated with the recommended vaccines and Hepatitis B vaccine. Must test for TB at time of hire and per US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines as required. Must have an annual health exam and Flu Immunization and COVID-19 vaccinations or exemption as required.

 

11.   Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test.

 

12.  Must adhere to required pre-employment background check, criminal background check and FBI fingerprints.

 

Tribal Preference Policy

In accordance with the TERO Ordinance 93-0-01, Tribal Preference will be observed in hiring.

Veteran's Preference

It is the policy of the Karuk Tribe to provide preference in hiring to qualified applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces with honorable or under honorable conditions.

Application Instructions

Ayukii!

Applications will be accepted by the Human Resource Department (Open until filled unless indicated there is a closing date.)

Please direct questions to the Human Resources Manager, Lisa Henderson at her cell at (530)-643-0410. Or by email at: humanresources@karuk.us.

To automatically submit your application please click Apply Now and follow the instructions. Or you can submit via email by sending your completed application and required forms to: humanresources@karuk.us.

If you are having difficulties or need assistance with filling out the application electronically, you can visit one of the Karuk Community Computer Centers located in all three of our communities.

Application Instructions

The Karuk Tribe does not process Rain Rock Casino Employment Applications. We only post for visibility. Please contact Rain Rock directly for your employment inquiries.

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