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Utility Worker/Custodial Worker (Utility Worker II) - Open & Promotional
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$65,312.00 - $81,640.00 Annually
- Custodial and Janitorial
- Utilities
Public Health Clinical Pharmacist (Departmental Promotional Only)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$167,356.80 - $209,227.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Deputy Director of Library Services (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$179,254.40 - $224,099.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Library Services
- Other
Accountant I - Controller's Office (Extra Help) (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$78,977.60 - $98,758.40 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Accounting and Finance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Utility Worker I/II - Department of Public Works (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$61,921.60 - $81,640.00 Annually
- Public Works
- Utilities
Records Center Assistant II - Limited Term (Open)
- San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$5,479.07 - $6,846.67 Monthly
- Temporary
- Accounting and Finance
Network Engineer (IS Communications Specialist II) (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$129,480.00 - $161,865.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Engineering
County Facilities Security Manager (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$140,462.40 - $175,510.40 Annually
- Temporary
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
SMC EM Coordinator - Alert and Warning (Unclassified)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$102,731.20 - $128,419.20 Annually
- Public Health
Communications Associate - Community Program Specialist I/II (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$80,121.60 - $112,216.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Project Management
Court Human Resources Director (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$152,838.40 - $190,465.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Court Administration
- Human Resources and Personnel
Administrative Assistant II - Confidential (Departmental Promotional Only)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$7,976.80 - $9,973.60 Monthly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Social Work Supervisor - Exempt (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$10,046.40 - $12,558.00 Monthly
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
GIS and Open Data Supervisor (IS Data Supervisor) (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$148,179.20 - $185,203.20 Annually
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- GIS and Surveying
Electronic Health Record Analyst II/III - ClinDoc (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$11,332.53 - $15,215.20 Monthly
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Public Health
Auditor-Appraiser I/II (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$86,798.40 - $119,912.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Real Estate
Automotive Mechanic (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$112,694.40 Annually
- Fleet Management
Children's Services Social Worker II/III (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$95,243.20 - $140,483.20 Annually
- Human and Social Services
Equipment Mechanic / Operator Parks (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$8,616.40 - $10,769.20 Monthly
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Parks and Recreation
- Other
Court Probate Examiner (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$94,265.60 - $117,478.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Court Administration
Supervising Adult Psychiatrist-Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$344,364.80 - $430,393.60 Annually
- Public Health
Supervising Deputy Coroner (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$121,846.40 - $152,339.20 Annually
- Criminology and Forensics
- Other
Supervising Occupational Therapist - California Children's Services (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$140,316.80 - $175,448.00 Annually
- Public Health
Senior Appraiser (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$108,929.60 - $136,156.80 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Real Estate
Senior Auditor-Appraiser (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$108,929.60 - $136,156.80 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Real Estate
Sheriff's Correctional Officer (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$109,553.60 - $136,968.00 Annually
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I/II - Limited Term (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$5,466.93 - $7,763.60 Monthly
- Temporary
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Part Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Revenue Cycle Informatics Administrative Assistant I (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$84,260.80 - $105,331.20 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II - Extra Help
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$95,139.20 - $133,785.60 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II - Forensic Mental Health
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$95,139.20 - $133,785.60 Annually
- Criminology and Forensics
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Psychologist II - Youth Case Management - Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (Open and Promo)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$128,252.80 - $160,347.20 Annually
- Public Health
Public Services Specialist (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$62,504.00 - $78,104.00 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Quality Management Clinical Services Manager (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$140,462.40 - $203,216.00 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
Perioperative Relief Nurse (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$148,532.80 - $185,640.00 Annually
- Part Time
- Public Health
Physical Therapist II - San Mateo Medical Center (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Public Health
Physician-Family Practice/Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$266,427.20 - $314,912.00 Annually
- Public Health
Principal Auditor-Appraiser (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$128,856.00 - $161,158.40 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Planning and Development
- Real Estate
Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$95,139.20 - $133,785.60 Annually
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Office Specialist (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$65,748.80 - $82,160.00 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Patient Services Assistant II - Spanish-Speaking Preferred (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$66,393.60 - $83,012.80 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Customer Service
Nurse Practitioner (Open)
- San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$204,401.60 - $241,592.00 Annually
- Public Health
Nurse Practitioner - OB/GYN - Extra-Help (OPEN)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$194,667.20 - $230,089.60 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Nursing Supervisor - Relief/Extra-Help (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$164,278.40 - $205,337.60 Annually
- Part Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Occupational Therapist I/II California Children's Services (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$106,080.00 - $148,616.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Occupational Therapist II - Spanish Speaking Preferred - Extra-Help (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Medical Office Specialist - Home Visiting Program - Limited Term
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$6,231.33 - $7,794.80 Monthly
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Medical Surgical Nurse (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$157,081.60 - $185,619.20 Annually
- Public Health
Mobile Clinic Certified Medical Assistant - Spanish Speaking Required (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$5,855.20 - $7,316.40 Monthly
- Public Health
Mobile Health Services Assistant - Spanish Speaking Preferred (Open & Promotional)
- San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$5,855.20 - $7,316.40 Monthly
- Accounting and Finance
- Public Health
Legal Office Specialist (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$77,937.60 - $97,406.40 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Library Assistant I/II - Bilingual Language Skills Preferred-Bookmobile Driver Services (Extra-Help)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Accounting and Finance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Library Services
- Transportation or Transit
Licensed Psychologist - San Mateo Medical Center (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$128,252.80 - $160,347.20 Annually
- Public Health
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$86,528.00 - $102,294.40 Annually
- Public Health
- Other
Infrastructure Engineer - IS Systems Specialist III (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$139,131.20 - $173,888.00 Annually
- Engineering
- Information Technology and Communication Services
IS Manager II - Security (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$162,593.60 - $203,216.00 Annually
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
IS Project Manager II - Limited Term (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$156,644.80 - $195,769.60 Annually
- Temporary
- Project Management
Group Supervisor I/II - Probation Department (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$89,523.20 - $111,966.40 Annually
- Human and Social Services
- Probation
Hazardous Materials Specialist IV (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$128,211.20 - $160,222.40 Annually
- Environmental Services
- Public Health
Hospital Billing and Follow Up Specialist - Limited Term
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$75,940.80 - $94,972.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Public Health
Environmental Health Specialist IV - Consumer Protection Programs (Open & Promotional)
- San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$10,684.27 - $13,351.87 Monthly
- Environmental Services
- Public Health
Extra-Help Psychiatric Specialist (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Family Partner Support Specialist I/II - Behavioral Health (Spanish Required) (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$66,102.40 - $91,208.00 Annually
- Education and Training
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Fiscal Office Specialist (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$70,928.00 - $88,628.80 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Election Worker - Office Assistant (Extra Help, Seasonal)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Seasonal
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Political or Public Affairs
Election Worker - Vote Center Representative (Extra Help, Seasonal)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Seasonal
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Education and Training
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Political or Public Affairs
Environmental Health Specialist I-II-III - Consumer Protection Programs (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$7,579.87 - $11,778.00 Monthly
- Environmental Services
- Public Health
Deputy Probation Officer I/II - Probation Department (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Probation
- Other
Deputy Sheriff - Lateral (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$128,897.60 - $161,137.60 Annually
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff Bailiff (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$10,741.47 - $11,363.73 Monthly
- Legal Services
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$119,350.40 - $126,817.60 Annually
- Public Safety
Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant - Spanish Speaking Preferred (Open and Promotional)
- San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Accounting and Finance
- Public Health
Dentist (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$200,200.00 - $250,265.60 Annually
- Public Health
Deputy Coroner (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$110,822.40 - $138,486.40 Annually
- Criminology and Forensics
- Other
Deputy Probation Officer - Lateral (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$110,260.80 - $137,737.60 Annually
- Probation
- Other
Court Reporter - Superior Court of California (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$137,134.40 Annually
- Court Administration
Coyote Point Marina Park Aide - Extra Help
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
Critical Care Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$157,081.60 - $185,619.20 Annually
- Public Health
Clinical Services Manager I - Nursing for Perioperative Services (Open and Promotional)
- San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$178,776.00 - $223,496.00 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
Court Interpreter - Spanish Speaking (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$80,246.40 - $97,531.20 Annually
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Cardiac Sonographer - Relief (Open)
- San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Part Time
- Public Health
Certified Nursing Assistant - Psychiatric Unit (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Accounting and Finance
- Public Health
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II (Medical Technologist) (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Planning and Development
- Public Health
- Sciences and Laboratory
Adult Psychiatrist - Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$319,321.60 - $399,193.60 Annually
- Public Health
Ambulatory Care Nurse (Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred) - Open & Promotional
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$157,081.60 - $185,619.20 Annually
- Public Health
Assistant Director of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$197,537.60 - $247,041.60 Annually
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
911 Communications Dispatcher I/II (Extra Help / Limited Term)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- San Mateo, California
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Manager, Public Policy and US State Strategy
- San Mateo, California
- ROBLOX
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Remote Post-Masters Associate
- San Mateo, California
- GrabJobs
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
GSOC Operator | Corporate Security, Dispatch&Monitoring
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Security Operations Center Operator | Alarm Monitoring&Incident Response
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Operator | Security Operations Center Specialist
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Operator | Corporate Security, Dispatch & Monitoring
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corporate Security & Incident Response Operator
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard | GSOC
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Security Operations Center Operator | Alarm Monitoring & Incident Response
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer | GSOC
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Operator | Security Operations Center Specialist
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer | GSOC
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard | GSOC
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer | GSOC
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Operator | Corporate Security, Dispatch&Monitoring
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Flex Operator - MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Operator | Corporate Security, Dispatch & Monitoring
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corporate Security&Incident Response Operator
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- San Mateo, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) – Up to $60K in Incentives
- San Mateo, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Operations Specialist | GSOC
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard | GSOC
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Operations Specialist | GSOC
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Security Operations Center Operator | Alarm Monitoring & Incident Response
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corporate Security & Incident Response Operator
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Operator | Security Operations Center Specialist
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- San Mateo, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Flex Operator - MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- San Mateo, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Account Manager
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Security Operations Center Operator | Alarm Monitoring & Incident Response
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Operator | Corporate Security, Dispatch & Monitoring
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- San Mateo, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Operations Specialist | GSOC
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Flex Operator - MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corporate Security & Incident Response Operator
- San Mateo, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Utility Worker/Custodial Worker (Utility Worker II) - Open & Promotional
- County of San Mateo, California United States
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Sep 18, 2026
- $65,312.00 - $81,640.00 Annually
County of San Mateo, CA

San Mateo County government protects and enhances the health, safety, welfare, and natural resources of the community, and provides quality services that benefit and enrich the lives of the people of this community.We are committed to: The highest standards of public service A common vision of responsiveness The highest standards of ethical conduct Treating people with respect and dignity San Mateo County is located in the scenic San Francisco Bay Area. The County’s diverse population has approximately 750,000 residents, growing to over one million in daytime population. San Mateo County provides the benefits of a temperate climate and clean air, with abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas, as well as metropolitan San Francisco, are within easy reach. San Mateo County government has a budget of $2.4 billion, with a workforce of over 5,400 employees in 22 departments and agencies. San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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- $65,312.00 - $81,640.00 Annually
- Sep 18, 2026
Job Description
Description

The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office is seeking a qualified Utility/Custodial Worker (Utility Worker II) for their correctional facilities to perform a variety of manual tasks such as building custodial services, minor equipment repair, transportation of materials and supplies, and operation of the laundry services in a locked facility.

The Utility Worker II is the experienced journey-level class in this series. Under general supervision, incumbents independently perform the full range of duties. All the positions are characterized by the presence of fairly clear guidelines from which to make decisions and the availability of supervision in non-routine circumstances. Incumbents should demonstrate a thorough knowledge of operations and procedures and the ability to independently accomplish day-to-day tasks under normal conditions and to instruct others.

Overall, the ideal candidate will be highly organized and able to work collaboratively with others, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will lead by example and consistently demonstrate exceptional attendance, a positive attitude, effective communication, and proper safety practices.

Work Locations and Available Shifts

There is currently one vacancy that may require travel or driving between the two correctional facilities to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

Work Locations: Depending on assignment, the Utility/Custodial Worker may work out of the Maguire Correctional Facility or Maple Street Correctional Center, both located in Redwood City, CA.

Shift Expectations: All shifts are 12 hours, and there are three shifts: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight, and 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Selected candidates are expected to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or other shift work depending on needs of the office.

Other Requirements

Background Check: Selected candidates must successfully pass a detailed background and/or criminal history review conducted by the Sheriff's Office prior to being hired. Felony and misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency.

NOTE: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies, including classified, unclassified, full-time, part-time, temporary and extra help assignments.
Examples Of Duties

The Utility Worker/Custodial Worker responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operating and maintaining equipment or hand tools used in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facilities.
Providing complete custodial services to areas such as medical exam rooms, public restrooms, and lobbies.
Utilizing the assistance of and instructing incarcerated persons, clients, or other staff to perform work.
Ordering and receiving supplies, tools, and equipment; delivering supplies to appropriate areas.
Operating and maintaining power tools, hand tools, and specialized equipment such as custodial cleaning equipment.
Performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Utility Worker II: One year of experience providing building and facility maintenance/custodial and minor equipment repair.

Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, operations, tools, and practices used in moving, loading, arranging, and transporting materials, records, and supplies.
Principles and techniques used in basic custodial services and minor equipment repair.
Fixtures, building hardware, and equipment.
Safety regulations, precautions, and practices.
Methods, practices and equipment used in the receipt, storage, handling and ordering of materials and equipment.
Basic arithmetic.

Skill/Ability to:
Follow safety practices.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively and tactfully with customers and others.
Make accurate estimates of time and materials required to perform the job.
Properly use and care for vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the job.
Instruct and direct the work of inmates and others in the performance of the job.
Lift, carry, push, or move materials, supplies, or equipment up to 50 lbs. Lift and move patients; climb ladders; and walk or stand for long periods of time.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a performance exam. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of October 12, 2026
Civil Service Panel Interview: Week of October 26, 2026

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

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San Mateo County government protects and enhances the health, safety, welfare, and natural resources of the community, and provides quality services that benefit and enrich the lives of the people of this community.

We are committed to:
- The highest standards of public service
- A common vision of responsiveness
- The highest standards of ethical conduct
- Treating people with respect and dignity
San Mateo County is located in the scenic San Francisco Bay Area. The County’s diverse population has approximately 750,000 residents, growing to over one million in daytime population. San Mateo County provides the benefits of a temperate climate and clean air, with abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas, as well as metropolitan San Francisco, are within easy reach. San Mateo County government has a budget of $2.4 billion, with a workforce of over 5,400 employees in 22 departments and agencies.

San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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