Job Description
Posting number: 26703506
Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division: Inpatient Health Services
Job classification: HEALTHCARE AGENCY HOUSEKEEPER
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building Maintenance, Environmental Services, Maintenance
If you have previous experience performing housekeeping services in a hospital, health care facility, commercial or business setting, and are interested in becoming part of a team working for the County of San Diego, this may be the job that you have been looking for. Apply Now!
Healthcare Agency Housekeeper
Interviews will take place the weeks of August 31, 2026 and September 8, 2026.
Offers will be made the week of September 14, 2026.
Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, candidates selected for this classification are hired at the highest step 5, at the base pay of $52,104.00 annually within the salary range.
Future Salary Increases:
** June 2027 – 6.74% increase to base pay (2.9% Across-the- Board + 3.84% Market Adjustment)
Hourly Rates and Premiums
The Health and Human Services Agency is looking for qualified applicants for
Healthcare Agency Housekeeper to independently perform housekeeping services within assigned area(s) of a hospital and/or other healthcare facility where patients may be present.
Immediate vacancies are at the
Edgemoor Distinct Part-Skilled Nursing Facility, 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used by other departments.
Watch a video about the
Edgemoor Hospital in Santee, CA.
The Ideal Candidate will:
- Have the ability to communicate effectively
- Be willing to work holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts
- Be able to work in areas with potential exposure to caustic chemicals
- Be able to work in areas with potential exposure to contagious diseases
- Be able to work around occasionally violent and hostile people or patients with mental illness.
Hiring Process and Timeline
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded fromadditionalbackground screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) months of verifiable paid housekeeping and/or custodial experience in a hospital, health care facility, or commercial or business setting.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation:
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Candidates will be given an oral comprehension test at time of interview and a background investigation prior to appointment.
Accommodation:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our
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Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.
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The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov)
Disaster Service Worker
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
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