What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at City of Santa Barbara?
ABOUT US
At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.
The Santa Barbara Airport
As the Tri-County region’s “Airport of Choice”, Santa Barbara Airport will be self-sustaining, exceed expectations for safety and quality service, and meet the air transportation and economic development needs of its customers and partners. Read more about the Airport Department here.
BENEFITS
THE POSITION
Under general supervision performs custodial duties in keeping assigned facilities clean and orderly. Performs a variety of custodial duties; sweeps, scrubs, mops, and buffs floors, stairs, and hallways; vacuums and shampoos carpets; dusts, polishes and cleans tables and counters; cleans and sanitizes restroom facilities and related fixtures, and replenishes restroom supplies; washes windows, mirrors, and walls; operates floor scrubber, carpet extractor, burnisher, vacuum and other custodial equipment; washes tables and chairs; empties, cleans, and sanitizes all trash receptacles; cleans, sanitizes and disinfects surfaces; performs specialized projects such as restoration programs on floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, and other items; monitors inventory of custodial supplies; performs light grounds maintenance assignments; answers questions from employees and the public in a courteous manner; may train new employees; and does other work as assigned.
Must be able to work varying shifts including weekends, evenings, graveyards, and holidays. Position is eligible for additional shift differential pay when working swing shifts, graveyard shifts, or weekend shifts. Swing shifts and weekend shifts receive an additional $1.50/hour; graveyard shifts receive an additional $3.00/hour.
Current vacancy exists in the Airport Department. This list may also be used to fill future vacancies in various departments.
Knowledge of: Care and use of common cleaning tools, equipment and chemical solutions; cleaning methods and other custodial procedures including sweeping, stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, shampooing carpets, dusting and polishing.
Ability to: Apply cleaning methods and other custodial procedures to maintain facility; follow simple oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; follow prescribed routine in keeping assigned facilities clean and orderly; maintain all supply receptacles; answer questions from employees, customers and the public in a courteous manner; move office furniture; train new employees; and work independently.
License Requirements: Applicant is required to possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment.
Physical Standards: Positions in this class require frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.; climbing ladders; stooping, kneeling, reaching, crouching, and crawling to clean floors; handles cleaning equipment. Must be able to work around undesirable odor and fume conditions.
Criminal Background Investigation: Applicants for positions at the Airport must successfully complete a fingerprint and criminal history background check administered by the Airport.
You must complete and submit the attached supplemental questionnaire with your application. It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all relevant education, training, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that you possess that qualify you for this position.
Applications and supplemental questionnaires may be rejected if incomplete.
All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may consist of a written exam, oral exam, practical exam, and/or application/questionnaire rating. Those candidates receiving a passing score will have their names placed on the eligibility list.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026.
Salary : $55,368 - $67,300