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Job 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- 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
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.
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. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Santa Barbara County Education Office
Show moreThe Santa Barbara County Education Office provides service and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers 200 distinct programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County. Our local partnerships, non-profits, and programs reflect a collective community belief in the value of public education.
SBCEO is one of 58 county offices in California. County offices support local school districts by providing services that can be delivered more efficiently and economically at the county level. These include implementing new standards, staff development and training programs; fiscal support for districts including payroll; designing business and personnel systems; and performing many other services to meet the changing needs of local school districts. County offices of education also provide a wide range of instructional programs, including special education, early childhood education, career and technical education, programs for youth at risk, and instruction in juvenile detention facilities.
The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) is an intermediate agency between the California State Department of Education and the 20 school districts that are located within the county's boundaries. Our mission is to provide service and leadership for students, educators, school districts, and finance.
SBCEO student services include Special Education Programs, Child Development and Early Education Programs, Children's Creative Project, Transitional Youth Services, Juvenile Court and Community Schools, Migrant Education, Nurses and Psychologists, and Regional Occupational Program and Career Technical Education.
Teacher and administrator services include Credential Services, Educational Technology Services, Peer Assistance and Review Program, Professional Development and technical assistance, Teacher Induction Program, teacher support and recognition programs, classified employee recognition programs, and technology training.
SBCEO special programs include Author-Go-Round, Battle of the Books, Breakfast with the Authors, CATCH, Children and Family Resource Services, Computers for Families, County Spelling Bee, I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, Industry-Education Councils, Mock Trial, Partners In Education volunteer coordination program, Public Health/School Nurse Partnership, Retirement counseling for STRS members, Showcase of Innovative Learning, Tobacco Use Prevention Education, THRIVE Guadalupe, and Welcome Every Baby.
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