Maintenance Custodian

Santa Cruz County Office of Education; California (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Medical coverage for dependents

Degree stipend program

Job summary

Santa Cruz County Office of Education is seeking a Maintenance Custodian to support the Maintenance and Operations Department. The role involves cleaning, grounds keeping, and semi-skilled building trades work in the evening shift, with a 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. schedule and a 5% shift differential for eligible hours.

The position offers full-time employment, benefits, and opportunities for stipend-based degree advancement under the district's classified salary schedule.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in care and cleaning of buildings, facilities and grounds.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, California driver’s license.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist, climb.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Availability to be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Care and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities.
• Perform grounds keeping functions.
• Semi-skilled work in building trades.

Skills

Cleaning experience

California driver’s license

Ability to lift 70 lbs

On-call availability

Reading and writing skills

Education

Reading and writing proficiency

Job description

Maintenance Custodian at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

9/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

9/1/2026

Contact

Ana De Leon-Romero

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$4,402 - $5,541 Monthly

Add'l Salary Info

Based on the 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule (Salary range placement depends on relevant education/experience.)

Length of Work Year

40 hours per week/ 12 months per year/ 1 FTE

Employment Type

Full Time

About The Employer

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well‑being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data‑informed decision‑making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

This position will be assigned to the Maintenance and Operations Department under the Business Services Division: Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the care and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities; to perform a variety of grounds keeping functions; and to perform a variety of semi‑skilled work in several areas of the building trades. Exercise no oversight over County Office Staff. The proposed scheduled work hours will be 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The candidate will be eligible for the 5% Shift Differential Stipend for working an 8 hour shift starting at 2pm.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please read the full job description. Education and Experience: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. One year of experience in the care and cleaning of buildings, facilities and grounds. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential duties require the following skills and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist, climb and lift 70 lbs. Exposure to outdoors, confining work space, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards. Availability to be on‑call. Ability to travel to various sites.

Comments and Other Information

Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax‑sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long‑term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master’s) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master’s) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT: The primary purpose of the Maintenance Department is to maintain a facility that functions effectively and provides a clean, safe and healthy environment for staff, students and visitors. Perform a variety of duties involved in the care and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities; to perform a variety of grounds keeping functions; and to perform a variety of semi‑skilled work in several areas of the building trades. Must be willing and able to travel to various sites.

Comments and Other Information

Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax‑sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long‑term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master’s) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master’s) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT: The primary purpose of the Maintenance Department is to maintain a facility that functions effectively and provides a clean, safe and healthy environment for staff, students and visitors. Perform a variety of duties involved in the care and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities; to perform a variety of grounds keeping functions; and to perform a variety of semi‑skilled work in several areas of the building trades. Must be willing and able to travel to various sites.

Links Related To This Job

• Classified Benefits Summary, 10-1-26
• View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem.

CalPERS Links

Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.

• CalPERS Retirement Benefits