Custodian/Maintenance Worker

Salary : $56,448.00 - $65,004.00 Annually
Location : Santa Maria - Orcutt
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00201
Division: Administrative Services
Department: Internal Services
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 9:00 AM Pacific
Specific Location: Santa Maria, CA


General Description
Our ideal candidate

You have a "can-do" attitude and a flexible approach to carrying out job responsibilities. You are a good problem-solver and enjoy providing great service. You care about the people you work with and the individuals receiving your services. You are a team player and strive to do a good job.

General description

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor(s), perform a variety of custodial and maintenance duties required to maintain buildings in a clean, secure and operable condition.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, strip, wax and buff floors; vacuum, spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Wash and dust screens, doors, desks, counters, table tops, walls, and telephone handsets.
• Clean sinks, urinals, toilets, mirrors, drinking fountains and woodwork; apply disinfectant to urinals and toilet bowls; restock towel, tissue and soap dispensers.
• Wash exterior and interior windows, sweep sills; empty trash, pencil sharpeners and paper shredder containers; pick up trash as needed.
• Perform semi-skilled duties including plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry as it relates to the repair, alteration, construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Perform building maintenance duties such as replacing bulbs, tubes and ballasts; repair furniture, fans, electrical heaters and motors; install and replace electrical outlets; repair and replace toilets, sinks, fixtures and drains; assist in the maintenance of heating systems.
• Maintain security by checking doors, windows and lights; responsible for setting alarms and responding to alarm service requests during nights and weekends after work hours.
• As directed, assist with preventative maintenance and minor repairs of county vehicles.
• Set up rooms for meetings and special events.
• Move materials, equipment, and furniture between various rooms and buildings; deliver mail and other documents as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience : Two years of experience in custodial and maintenance duties, preferably working in a school setting
Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of custodial and semi-skilled maintenance.
• Proper use of tools and equipment used in custodial and building maintenance.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to:

• Clean buildings and related fixtures and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to assigned buildings, including general carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Licenses and certificates:

• Requires a valid California Class C Driver's License and insurance coverage as required by law.
• Enrollment in the California Department of Motor Vehicles Government Employer Pull Notice Program is required as a condition of employment in this classification.

Working conditions:

Work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to travel between sites; lifting, noise, dust, fumes and toxic chemicals; on call for building security as needed.

Supplemental Information
Classified salary ranges have 26 steps (A-Z). Initial salary placement for new hires is between steps A and J, based on qualifications.

Click here for an Overview of Our Application & Selection Process .

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
• All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.
• The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.
• Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. Final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.
• A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.
• This recruitment is Dual Certification, meaning it is open to all applicants, including current SBCEO employees and those from the general public. Dual certification results in one integrated eligibility list based on rank.
• Eligibility lists are generally valid for six months; promotional eligibility lists are valid for one year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.
• If you require an accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify Human Resources by the application deadline date (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).
• Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with SBCEO to provide services, as applicable.
No SBCEO employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
SBCEO prohibits discrimination against employees on the basis of reproductive health decision making, defined as a person's decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health.
SBCEO does not discriminate against employees on the basis of immigration status, unless there is clear and convincing evidence that SBCEO is required to do so in order to comply with federal immigration law.
At the Santa Barbara County Education Office, benefits-eligible employees have access to a variety of benefits and opportunities to enhance the quality of their lives. Some of these differ depending on employment as a part-time or full-time employee. Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to employees who regularly work at least 50% (20 hours) or more. Part-time employees who work between 20 and 35 hours per week receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please see below for information on benefits for substitutes.

The following is a list of examples of benefits that may be included.
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Paid Sick Leave for Substitutes
Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014
California law provides for paid sick leave for employees who work for the same employer for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment are entitled to paid sick leave. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.


Insurance, Income Protection, and Tax-Savings Plans
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to employees who regularly work at least 50% (20 hours) or more.

• Medical/Vision (PPO)
• Dental (HMO/PPO)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability - We offer this plan for employees who want coverage for accidents or temporary medical conditions that may keep them out of work. SBCEO does not participate in State Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance plans
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Protection
  • Personal Accident
  • Personal Cancer
• Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Medical Reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan

Retirement Readiness

• CalSTRS
• CalSTRS Welcome Video
• CalPERS
• CalPERS YouTube Channel
• 403(b) and 457 retirement savings plans. Take advantage of tax-deferred savings in order to supplement your pension benefits in retirement. SBCEO does not participate in Social Security for regular employees.
• Retiree health benefits available

Work-Life Balance

The paid time off benefits listed below are pro-rated based on the employee's full-time equivalent (FTE) and calendar. Individual benefits will also be based on position, bargaining unit, length of service, and other applicable factors.

• Paid vacation for eligible positions
• Sick leave - 12 days per year, with unlimited accrual
• Holidays - 14 days per year, based on the Central Office Calendar. School site calendars vary.

Membership & Employee Discounts

• Coastal Housing Partnership
• Holman Group Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Unions
  • Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union
  • Santa Barbara Federal Credit Union
• Employee Discounts

Professional Development

• LinkedIn Learning
• Classified Employee Professional Growth Program
• Grant Programs

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have performing custodial and maintenance tasks? Please provide details about the types of duties you have performed. (Please limit your response to 100 words.)
Required Question