Custodian/Maintenance Worker

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 Drivers 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.

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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.