Salary: $44,324.80 - $45,656.00 Annually
Location: 305 Via Del Norte, Oceanside, CA 92058, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: FY2027-00017
Department: General Services Division
Division: FACILITIES MANAGEMENTOpening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description:
The Facility Maintenance Custodian performs general labor, cleaning, and inspections required for the maintenance and upkeep of NCTD facilities. This is a bargained position represented by the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation workers (SMART) Union.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Able to perform routine custodial maintenance, cleaning, and grounds keeping in the Maintenance of Facilities Department, to include having the skill and ability to operate the tools and equipment associated with these functions. May work independently or as a part of a team in assigned work areas.
Supervision Received and Exercised:
The Facility Maintenance Custodian works under the immediate supervision of the COASTER/SPRINTER Managers and/or Shift Supervisors. They have no direct supervisory responsibility. Further, this position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted.
Working Conditions:
This position is required to work in all types of settings, including outdoors. The classification also works with various machinery and chemicals. Individuals in this position must be able to work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries, wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses and other Personal Protective Equipment items as assigned by NCTD. Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultants' facilities, and other locations as required. Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs cleaning activities to buildings, sites, equipment, and assists Facilities Maintenance Technicians. Performs cleaning duties in accordance with the District Cleaning Plan and cleaning industry standards for each facility to include offices, industrial buildings, buses, trains, coaches, and public transit centers/stations, including but are not limited to the following: spill cleanup, biohazard cleaning, debris removal, sweeping and scrubbing concrete and asphalt, all types of floor care, pressure washing, window cleaning, etc. Moves and/or arranges furniture and equipment. Loads and unloads supplies onto or from trucks. Performs touch up and minor painting, removes graffiti. Performs non-technical inspections on District buildings, and sites. Organizes/maintains supplies and assists with proper care/storage of tools and equipment. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
High School diploma or GED required. Technical school or apprenticeship program in related field is a plus.
One (1) year prior facilities custodial experience preferred.
A combination of experience/skills and education to fulfill the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position may be considered.
Certificates/Licenses:
Possess and maintain a California driver's license, Class C, with less than 6 points in the preceding 36 month period and no DUI's in the prior seven (7) years.
Must be able to obtain and maintain annual access to Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton.
Must be able to become RWP Qualified on NCTD owned railroad properties.
General Requirements:
Ability to safely use a wide variety of equipment and machinery common to custodial services including, but not limited to: stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, steam pressure washers, wet/dry shop vacuums, carpet extractors (bonnet, dry, hydro extraction) cleaning machines, raiding flooring cleaning machines, squeegees, brushes, etc. Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and understand their interactions, danger signs and disposal methods. Knowledge of proper procedures for cleaning and maintaining a variety of floor surfaces including, but not limited to tile floors, carpeted floors, sealed concrete floors, and laminate floors. Ability to use proper PPE for hazards, including for cleaning areas with biohazards. Ability to pass forklift driver training program. Ability to drive and maneuver a trailer. Ability to read and understand department memorandums, equipment user manuals, and signs in the work environment and respond accordingly. Aptitude to respond to written and oral instructions in English and to legibly complete forms or logs using English sentences or phrases. Ability to work effectively with others.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described 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. The employee must possess the ability to use the phone, radio, tablet, and computer; have manual dexterity to complete clerical functions and work with office equipment. Lift equipment/objects up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to hear, see, and communicate verbally to exchange information. The employee must be able to physically travel between District locations and other destinations, work in evenings when required, work in hazardous conditions, and negotiate a variety of different and irregular terrain as is typical along a railway right-of-way. The employee may be subject to fumes, odors, dusts, gases and chemicals. The employee must be able to walk, climb, balance, bend, carry, push, reach, sit, and stand. Ability to maintain balance in and around wet floors, roof tops, and other difficult work locations.
Machines / Tools / Equipment:- Operate a motor vehicle (i.e., sedan, pickup truck, and 11/2-ton stake truck), scissor lift, articulated boom lift, and forklift safely.
- Safely use and operate hand, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
- Utilize motorized cleaning equipment and tools including buffers, sweepers, blowers, pressure washers, scrubbers, and vacuum.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a fax and scanner machine, copy machine, and telephone.
- Ability to carry and operate a mobile on-call device.
- The starting hourly wage for this position is $21.31 based on the SMART Union bargaining agreement.
- Application Information:
- All applicants must complete and submit an online application at
- A job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
NCTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCTD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if NCTD is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right'sRetirement: NCTD participates in the CalPERS retirement program with a benefit formula of 1.5% @ 65 for PEPRA new members. Benefits are calculated based on your age at retirement, the number of years of service credit with CalPERS and the average of your monthly compensation over the past 36 months (36 months average highest hourly pay rate).457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan: NCTD offers a Voluntary Deferred Compensation Savings Plan through VOYA Financial Services. Employees are eligible to enroll any time after the date of hire. The plan allows you to contribute pre-tax and/or post-tax dollars into selected funds of your choice. The plan also allows you to:
Contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRSCatch-up plan for those 50+ of up to amount specified annually by the IRSIs portable, can be rolled over into another qualified retirement plan
Employer match into a 401(a) account (50% up to 8% of employee compensation; Max NCTD contribution of 4%)Medical Insurance: NCTD offers a rich variety of HMO and PPO plans to choose from and contributes towards your monthly medical premiums, if the coverage you select costs more than the amount NCTD contributes, then payroll deductions will be withheld on a pre-tax basis.
Dental Insurance: NCTD offers two different dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents (HMO and PPO) from a reliable dental insurance provider. Human Resources can provide information regarding annual insurance provider and available plans. Both plans are part of NCTD's cafeteria plan (pre-tax payroll deductions for monthly premiums).Vision Insurance: NCTD offers vision services for employees and their eligible dependents through a reliable vision insurance provider. Human Resources can provide information regarding annual insurance provider and available plan. The plan is part of NCTD's cafeteria plan (pre-tax payroll deductions for monthly premiums).Life Insurance: NCTD cares for its employees, and thus provides at no cost to the employee group life insurance in the amount of $50,000 (coverage includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Accelerated Death benefits). Additional life insurance is available for you and your eligible dependents at your expense. * Tax reporting is required for any amounts over $50,000, per IRS guidelines. Supplemental life insurance coverage premiums are deducted on a post-tax basis.
Long Term Disability Insurance: NCTD offers voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance. You may elect units of $100 up to 60% of your hourly wage to a maximum of $6,000/month. Deductions are post-tax, coverage 24/7, limitations or exclusions, and benefits are payable to age 65 or for two years (whichever is longer).Flexible Spending Account Plan: NCTD offers two core FSA plans and two Commuter plans. Health Care and Dependent Care plans are "Use It OR Lose It" calendar year plans (Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st). The Commuter Transit and Parking plans do not have a "use it or lose it" policy. Plans are as follows:
Health Care Spending Account:
May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRSDependent Care Spending Account:
May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS (including limitations if married)
Commuter Transit Accounts:
May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRSDisability Insurance: Employees contribute to California State Disability Insurance (SDI). The current contribution rate is 1.1% of earnings and is totally paid by the employee. After the 7-day waiting period, SDI pays a percentage of employee's salary up to a maximum of $1,540.00per week, for up to 52 weeks. SDI may be coordinated with Paid Time Off (PTO).Accident Insurance: NCTD offers voluntary accident insurance. You may elect coverage for you and your dependents for a flat monthly rate. Deductions are post-tax.
Critical Illness Insurance: NCTD offers voluntary Critical Illness insurance. You may elect coverage up to $10,000 in increments of $2,500, for you and between $2,500 - $5,000 for your dependents, not to exceed 50% of coverage amount. Deductions are post-tax.
Administrative Holidays: 10 recognized paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
PTO (Paid Time Off):All NCTD Regular, Probationary, and Limited-Term employees shall receive Paid Time Off (PTO). PTO shall be taken at reasonable times approved by the employee's supervisor.
PTO shall be earned equally in each pay period during the year in accordance with the following schedule, based on the number of years of NCTD service completed:0 through 3.99 years of service completed: 120 hours per year (15 days)4.00 through 9.99 years of service completed: 176 hours per year (22 days)10 and more years of service completed: 216 hours per year (27 days)
Transportation Passes: All NCTD employees receive an identification "PRONTO Card" which can be used to ride the following NCTD/MTS transit services (BREEZE, FLEX, SPRINTER, COASTER, MTS Bus, Trolley) at no charge. Eligible family members also receive a pass for NCTD public transportation at no charge (paratransit excluded).Bereavement Leave: NCTD offers paid bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Plan: The EAP offers assistance in areas such as:
Emotional Support:
Work/Life Balance Family CareFamily Status Change: This allows you to add/drop dependents from current benefit plan elections per IRS "Qualifying Events." If a "Qualifying Event" occurs, you MUST contact HR within 30 days of event, (Qualifying Event must relate to the benefit change you are requesting).Please contact Human Resources should you have any questions regarding NCTD Benefits.
