Maintenance And Operations Supervisor

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.

• 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

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Santa Barbara County Education Office

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