Custodial Maintenance Worker at San Mateo County Office Of Education - Classified Personnel
About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities. THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of “like pay for like work."
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs a variety of custodial and routine building maintenance activities involved in maintaining assigned County Office of Education (Office) buildings and facilities in a safe, clean and orderly condition; cleans classrooms, offices, hallways and other facilities as assigned; performs a variety of routine general maintenance and repairs; moves, arranges, and assembles furniture and equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. This journey-level classification is responsible for independently performing custodial duties in support of the Office’s buildings and grounds. Positions at this level perform the full range of duties as assigned working independently and exercising judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from Senior Custodial Maintenance Worker in that the latter is responsible for providing technical and functional direction over lower-level staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs a variety of custodial and routine building maintenance activities involved in maintaining assigned Office buildings and facilities in a safe, clean and orderly condition; sweeps, scrubs, mops, strips, waxes and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices and other assigned work areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets. Cleans classrooms, offices, hallways and other facilities as assigned; dusts, sanitizes and wipes down desks, tables, furniture, countertops, doors, equipment, walls, windows and woodwork; spot mops spills; removes gum, debris, cobwebs and graffiti as needed. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF JOB DUTIES.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade; and One (1) year of experience in janitorial or custodial work. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position may require employees to travel locally, and specifically, employees must be able get themselves to different locations during their workday. Employees will be responsible for ensuring that they can timely move between locations during their workday either via driving themselves with a valid driver’s license or using other modes of transportation, including a ride hailing service, taking a taxi, carpooling, bicycling, etc. LOCATION: San Mateo County Office of Education - Various Buildings Under Assignment EXAMINATION PROCESS: The examination process for this classification may consist of: 1. A performance in-person examination Friday, 10/09/2026; and 2. An oral board virtual examination Tuesday, 10/13/2026. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive necessary testing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants who wish to request for testing accommodations may contact Personnel Commission Services by phone or by email upon submission of their job application. Request for testing accommodation is subject to review and is approved by the Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services.
BENEFITS: Total Compensation Package: Placement on salary schedule. If a medical plan is selected, the County Office will contribute up to $1,400 per month for single coverage or $1,750 per month for employee plus one or more toward your medical benefits if you enroll in an SMCOE-sponsored CalPERS medical plan, or $300 per month if you waive medical coverage. The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis. If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. A vision plan (VSP) is also available. Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS: Accrue 102 hours of sick leave 15 paid holidays 15 paid vacation days CALPERS Employer Contribution Commuter Benefit Tuition Reimbursement *Floating Holiday, Personal Leave, Executive Leave, and Personal Business vary depending on the position, collective bargaining agreement, and/or other regulations. ***SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION*** You must complete and submit the supplemental application along with the employment application in order to be considered for employment. Your answers to the following questions will provide the screening committee with pertinent information necessary to evaluate your qualifications including your training and experience relative to the position. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser to access and complete the supplemental application: https://tinyurl.com/SMCOE-PCS-CMW-Supplemental PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) IN YOUR APPLICATION:
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade; and One (1) year of experience in janitorial or custodial work. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position may require employees to travel locally, and specifically, employees must be able get themselves to different locations during their workday. Employees will be responsible for ensuring that they can timely move between locations during their workday either via driving themselves with a valid driver’s license or using other modes of transportation, including a ride hailing service, taking a taxi, carpooling, bicycling, etc. LOCATION: San Mateo County Office of Education - Various Buildings Under Assignment EXAMINATION PROCESS: The examination process for this classification may consist of: 1. A performance in-person examination Friday, 10/09/2026; and 2. An oral board virtual examination Tuesday, 10/13/2026. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive necessary testing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants who wish to request for testing accommodations may contact Personnel Commission Services by phone or by email upon submission of their job application. Request for testing accommodation is subject to review and is approved by the Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services.
BENEFITS: Total Compensation Package: Placement on salary schedule. If a medical plan is selected, the County Office will contribute up to $1,400 per month for single coverage or $1,750 per month for employee plus one or more toward your medical benefits if you enroll in an SMCOE-sponsored CalPERS medical plan, or $300 per month if you waive medical coverage. The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis. If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. A vision plan (VSP) is also available. Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS: Accrue 102 hours of sick leave 15 paid holidays 15 paid vacation days CALPERS Employer Contribution Commuter Benefit Tuition Reimbursement *Floating Holiday, Personal Leave, Executive Leave, and Personal Business vary depending on the position, collective bargaining agreement, and/or other regulations. ***SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION*** You must complete and submit the supplemental application along with the employment application in order to be considered for employment. Your answers to the following questions will provide the screening committee with pertinent information necessary to evaluate your qualifications including your training and experience relative to the position. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser to access and complete the supplemental application: https://tinyurl.com/SMCOE-PCS-CMW-Supplemental PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) IN YOUR APPLICATION:
- Resume
Application Deadline
10/8/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/24/2026
Contact
Sylvia Pae
(650)802-5368
(650)802-5368
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$5,420 - $6,588 Monthly
$5,420 - $6,588 Monthly
Length of Work Year
12 Months; Mon-Fri; 8 Hrs/Day
Employment Type
Full Time