Custodian/Maintenance Worker
Santa Barbara County Education Office Santa Barbara, California, United States
- Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States
- Categories: Building Maintenance, Custodial and Janitorial
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 19, 2026
Job Description:
Custodian/Maintenance Worker
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