Custodian/Maintenance Worker

Santa Barbara County Education Office•Santa Maria - Orcutt, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The ideal candidate has a “can-do” attitude, a flexible approach to job responsibilities, is a good problem-solver, enjoys providing great service, cares about colleagues and those receiving services, and is a team player who strives to do a good job.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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.
Knowledge of proper use of tools and equipment used in custodial and building maintenance.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to clean buildings and related fixtures and equipment.
Ability to perform maintenance and repairs to assigned buildings, including general carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preferably working in a school setting

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.