Maintenance And Operations Supervisor

Santa Barbara County Education Office

$100K — $116K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or apprenticeship coursework preferred.
  • Three years of building maintenance and custodial experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
  • Journey-level experience in at least one building trade preferred.
  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations and safe workplace practices.
  • Valid California driver's license and necessary insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise custodial and delivery staff, providing training and performance evaluations.
  • Act on behalf of the manager during their absence, handling site security and urgent facility requests.
  • Perform routine and complex building maintenance, like plumbing and electrical work.
  • Oversee the cleaning of buildings and maintenance of equipment, including floor care.
  • Facilitate the movement of supplies and furniture between departments and assist during events.
  • Serve as a backup for custodial and delivery operations as needed.
  • Maintain custodial inventory, initiate purchase orders, and ensure supplies are adequate.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a regular Monday to Friday work schedule.
  • Eligibility for a 5% shift differential for hours worked after 1:30 PM.
  • Eligibility for veterans' preference points in recruitment processes.
Full Job Description
Salary : $100,656.00 - $116,016.00 Annually
Location : Santa Maria - Orcutt
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Administrative Services
Department: Internal Services
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Specific Location: Santa Maria

General 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 have the commitment and capacity to build a strong team of collaborative workers. You care about the people you work with and the individuals receiving your services. You are a team player and strive to do an excellent job.

General description
Supervise and perform a variety of activities in facilities maintenance, custodial services, and mail/cargo delivery services at multiple sites throughout Santa Barbara County. Provide supervision and training to custodial and mail/cargo delivery staff, overseeing work assignments and rotations, and ensuring satisfactory performance. May act in the absence of the manager, within limits of authority.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervise custodial and delivery staff, including but not limited to training, providing constructive feedback, regular performance evaluations, staff assignments, and disciplinary action as needed.
• . Assume responsibilities during the absence of the manager, including on-site security, liaison with contractors, and responding to urgent requests for facilities support
• . Independently or with support from contractors, perform routine and complex building maintenance and repairs, such as but not limited to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and construction, HVAC, painting, and masonry
• . Oversee and participate as needed in the cleaning of buildings, fixtures, and equipment; replacement of bulbs, tubes, and ballasts; and stripping, waxing, and buffing of floors
• Move supplies, furniture, and equipment between various county education office departments and sites and, when needed, help with furniture and equipment configuration for special events
• . Serve as backup for custodial and delivery staff as needed
• . Take office vehicles for servicing and perform preventive maintenance on assigned county equipment
• . Assure security of building and staff through proactive measures
• . Maintain custodial supply inventory, setting minimum reorder points, and initiating purchase orders when required
• . Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; completion of trade school courses or apprenticeship in one or more building trades preferred.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in building maintenance and custodial work, including at least one year of experience as a leadworker; journey level experience in one or more building trades preferred. Experience in delivery of mail, packages, or cargo is desirable.
Knowledge of:
methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial services, building maintenance, and groundskeeping
health and safety regulations
safe workplace practices, including safe driving
record-keeping practices, especially those involving hazardous materials
principles and practices of supervision and training
modern proactive security measures.
Skill in:
assembling and moving materials, equipment, and furniture safely and efficiently
Ability to:
plan and organize work of self and others
set and adjust priorities for self and others
communicate effectively orally and in writing
follow oral and written directions
establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
train and supervise staff
assign and review work, provide constructive feedback, and establish and maintain performance standards
work independently and as member or leader of a team
meet schedules and timelines
independently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and lift heavier objects with assistance
Licenses and certificates
Possession of a valid California 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
Indoor and outdoor work, plus travel from site to site, lifting, climbing. Exposure to dust, fumes, and cleaning chemicals. In absence of manager, may be required to be on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Supplemental Information
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 Open and Promotional, meaning it is open to all applicants, including current SBCEO employees and those from the general public. Open and Promotional recruitments results in internal applicants receiving preference over external applicants.
• 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.
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Schedule & Shift Differential AcknowledgmentWork Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Santa Maria)Shift Differential: Because the majority of regularly scheduled hours for this position are worked after 1:30 PM, it is eligible for an additional 5% shift differential above base salary.By selecting "Yes" below, you acknowledge and confirm your availability for this work schedule and location.
  • Yes, I acknowledge and confirm my availability for this work schedule and location.

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