Custodian/Maintenance Worker

California School Employees Association; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,903 - 63,060; Full time

Job summary

California School Employees Association in San Jose, CA is seeking a Custodian/Maintenance Worker to maintain safety, cleanliness, and facility functionality at the San Jose Headquarters. The role supports the Facilities Director and collaborates with department managers, employees, vendors, contractors, and sub‑contractors.

Essential duties include minor repairs to plumbing and office equipment, moving furniture for meetings and events, reporting safety hazards, cleaning floors, restrooms,

Qualifications

• One to two years of recent experience in custodial and general maintenance work.
• Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs to plumbing, office equipment, and furnishings.
• Assist in moving and arranging furniture for meetings and events.
• Report and address safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
• Receive or pick up supplies and equipment.
• Install bulletin boards, pictures, and related items as requested.
• Replace fluorescent lights/ballasts and perform minor maintenance tasks.
• Change and repair electrical cords and fixtures.
• Maintain and replace ceiling tiles.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Vacuum, steam clean, and shampoo mats, rugs, and carpets.
• Wash, scrub, and disinfect restrooms.
• Sweep, clean, scrub, and/or power wash outdoor areas.
• Clean walls, vents, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment.
• Clean windows and drinking fountains.
• Remove trash.
• Lock building at night.
• Assist other facilities staff as requested.

Skills

Understanding of custodial work

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and writing English

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Jose HQ – San Jose, CA 95131

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $50,903.00 – $63,060.00 per year

Job Category: Facilities

Position Title

Custodian/Maintenance Worker – San Jose, CA

Job Overview

Responsible for maintaining safety, cleanliness, and facility functionality at the San Jose Headquarters. Supports the Facilities Director and collaborates with department managers, employees, vendors, contractors, and sub‑contractors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs to plumbing, office equipment, and furnishings.
• Assist in moving and arranging furniture for meetings and CSEA events.
• Report and address safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
• Receive or pick up supplies and equipment.
• Install bulletin boards, pictures, and related items as requested.
• Replace fluorescent lights/ballasts and perform minor maintenance tasks such as repairing window latches and door hinges.
• Change and repair electrical cords and fixtures.
• Maintain and replace ceiling tiles.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Vacuum, steam clean, and shampoo mats, rugs, and carpets on a regular cadence.
• Wash, scrub, and disinfect restrooms.
• Sweep, clean, scrub, and/or power wash outdoor areas.
• Clean and dust walls, air conditioning vents, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment.
• Clean windows, door glass, and drinking fountains.
• Clean upholstered furniture.
• Remove trash.
• Lock building at night.
• Assist the Director of Facilities and Real Estate Services or Office Services Supervisors as requested.
• Provide manual support at the annual CSEA conference when needed.
• Assist or relieve the Office Systems Operator I in assigned duties.
• Perform other related tasks as required by the Director, Facilities, and Real Estate Services, or Office Services Supervisors.

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Operations, methods, materials, equipment, and terms used in custodial work.
• Materials, tools, and methods used in general maintenance work.
• Light maintenance plumbing, electrical, and equipment and furniture repair tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Various cleaning materials and equipment.

Ability to

• Perform a variety of custodial and minor routine maintenance repair work, including minor electrical and plumbing work, office furniture, and equipment.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Use mechanical tools to perform minor repairs and adjustments.
• Learn and apply safety rules and regulations, compliance requirements of OSHA and departmental procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment and cleaning chemical specifications.
• Read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations at the required level.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and meet the public with courtesy and tact.
• Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and proper safety precautions.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Engage in sustained and heavy physical activity.
• Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and be able to handle 75 pounds occasionally.
• Climb ladders.
• Be bonded.

Requirements & Experience

• Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• One to two years of recent experience in a combination of custodial and general maintenance work.
• Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Willingness to submit to a medical examination.

This position is located at our San Jose Headquarters office and the working hours are 12:00pm to 7:30pm.

CSEA is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to building and supporting a diverse workforce.

This is a non‑exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EOE/AA