Substitute/Temporary/On-Call - Maintenance Custodian

Application Deadline: Until Filled. Posted: 9/21/2026. Contact: Ana De Leon-Romero. Openings: 1. 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.

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. This substitute/temporary/on-call position will be open until filled and this position will likely require driving to multiple COE sites.

Requirements / Qualifications

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.

Pay

Single Rate $25.40 Per Hour. Based on the 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule, Step 1.

Schedule

Length of Work Year Varies - up to 8 hours per day.

Benefits

No benefits are offered with this position. On-call/temporary workers do not receive vacation but do receive sick as defined under Healthy Families Act (AB 1522/SB 616).