Custodian & Warehouse Clerk

The Role

Start Your Career in the Water Industry

Are you ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career with great benefits and room to grow? The Custodian & Warehouse Clerk position is a hands-on role that lets you show off your strong work ethic while learning valuable skills in both facilities care and warehouse operations. This is your chance to get your foot in the door with a stable, well-respected water district.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for keeping our District headquarters clean, safe, and well-maintained, while also supporting day-to-day warehouse operations and inventory control. It’s a balance of custodial care, light maintenance, and behind-the-scenes logistics to keep everything running smoothly.

Day to Day Life

What You’ll Do : Your time will be split between two main areas:

Custodial & Facilities Care (Approx. 4–5 hours/day)

- Clean and sanitize restrooms, kitchens, and common areas — restocking supplies as needed.

- Sweep, mop, and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; dust and polish furniture and fixtures.

- Wash windows, walls, and surfaces to keep buildings looking their best.

- Maintain outdoor areas by picking up trash, cleaning walkways, and organizing recycle bins.

- Perform basic maintenance tasks like changing lightbulbs, hanging pictures, or minor painting and drywall repairs.

- Coordinate with vendors for specialized services such as plumbing, HVAC repairs, and paper shredding.

- Safely mix and store cleaning solutions, following all safety procedures and labeling requirements.

- Keep janitorial, kitchen, and office supplies stocked across all District facilities.

Warehouse & Inventory Support (Approx. 4–5 hours/day)

- Receive incoming shipments, check for accuracy and quality, and enter information into our software system.

- Organize stock using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to keep inventory neat and accessible.

- Maintain safe, well-organized storage areas and handle hazardous materials properly.

- Deliver supplies to the right departments or notify staff when their items are ready for pickup.

- Track shipping and receiving activity, damaged goods, shortages, and usage reports.

- Support inventory counts and help maintain accurate records.

The Ideal Candidate

This Role Is a Great Fit If You:

- Want a reliable, entry-level position where you can grow in the water industry.

- Don’t mind rolling up your sleeves — yes, that means mopping floors and cleaning restrooms when needed.

- Have basic computer skills and are willing to learn warehouse systems and forklift operation.

- Prefer a job that keeps you active rather than sitting at a desk all day.

- Value stability, excellent benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

- Are available for an off-shift schedule, which may include early mornings or evenings.

Experience:

- At least one year of janitorial or warehouse experience is typical, but a strong willingness to learn can also qualify you.

Education/Certifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Valid California driver’s license and insurability under District policy.

- Ability to earn forklift and motorized pallet jack certification (previous certification is a plus).

- Water Distribution Operator D1 certification is desirable but not required.

The District

For over 70 years, Rainbow Municipal Water District has been delivering safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services to the residents and businesses of Northern San Diego County. Our 82-square-mile service area includes the communities of Rainbow and Bonsall, along with portions of Vista, Oceanside, and Fallbrook.

We take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel valued and inspired. Our team lives out our core values of teamwork, professionalism, responsibility, innovation, and integrity, and we’ve been recognized as a San Diego Union-Tribune Top Workplace for three consecutive years. In a recent employee survey, 100% of our team members said they feel inspired to do their best every day.

If you’re ready to take the first step in a meaningful, long-term career — apply today and grow with us!

Apply today!

While jobs are posted with an anticipated close date, the District may close them early if a sufficient number of applications are received more quickly than anticipated. To be considered for this position, select the APPLY button at the top of this page. Resumes may be attached but are not accepted in place of the online application.

We need team members from various backgrounds to carry out our commitment to excellence, so we are intentional about the kind of culture we are building. We are seeking team members who are not only strong performers themselves but help create an environment where everyone can thrive. If your qualifications are not an exact match for the requirements listed, but you believe your background gives you the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job duties, you are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed, and those applicants whose qualifications best match the requirements of the position will be contacted to participate in the selection process. Our selection process may include computer-based assessments, one or more panel interviews, or the submittal of previous work products for certain positions. Candidates not selected will be notified via email.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

Rainbow Municipal Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our team members are representative of the diversity in our community, including people with different strengths, life experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for serving the community. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion, where applicants and team members enjoy the same opportunities for employment, compensation, promotion, training, and development, without regard to their race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy (which includes childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy, breastfeeding), religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable law. All of our team members’ varied points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Qualified applicants who need accommodation to participate in the application or selection process due to a disability should contact Human Resources to request the accommodation.