Custodian

Overview

Description

JOB APPLICATION PERIOD: 01/16/2026 - 02/02/2026 AT 4:00 PM (PST) OR UNTIL THE FIRST 150 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

This is an Open Competitive recruitment to create an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. Incumbents in this position are expected to clean classrooms, offices, and other areas at an assigned school or facility. Successful candidates are expected to work scheduled shifts ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week.

Under general supervision, cleans classrooms, offices and other areas at an assigned school or facility; performs minor maintenance and repairs to furniture, fixtures and facilities; secures schools, buildings and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.

This is the entry-level class in the custodial class series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of custodial duties. After training, incumbents work independently in maintaining the cleanliness, appearance and safety of an assigned area at a District school or facility.

• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors and vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets; glues and performs carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.
• Assembles furniture, including chairs, desks and partitions; moves furniture, supplies and equipment between classrooms, District sites, and to and from vendors; transports garbage to dump grounds.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; cleans chalkboards and erasers; empties pencil sharpeners.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles; refills dispensers.
• Cleans, scrubs and disinfects restrooms; washes windows and walls; polishes metal work; cleans sinks, mirrors and other bathroom fixtures; restocks supplies.
• Adjusts and arranges furniture and equipment; sets up rooms for special events and meetings.
• Performs minor maintenance and non-technical repairs on buildings and grounds including replacing lights; reports other maintenance and repair needs.
• Removes graffiti by using appropriate solution or painting over words and designs; reports graffiti unable to be removed or covered.
• Raises or lowers flags; locks and unlocks doors and gates; reports potential safety, sanitary and fire hazards.
• Operates a variety of custodial equipment including floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, power blower, and small power and hand tools.
• Picks up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.
• Participates in the thorough cleaning and restoration of school plant during school vacations.

Knowledge of
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• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.
• Safety practices and work methods pertaining to the work.

Ability to
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• Learn requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Learn the schedules, procedures and use of custodial tools and supplies.
• Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment including floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, power blower, and small power and hand tools.
• Perform minor repairs as assigned.
• Observe and report needed maintenance and repair.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Perform heavy physical labor; lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Read, write and comprehend English at the level required for successful performance of assigned duties.

Education, Training, and Experience
Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, typically met by six months of full-time verifiable custodial experience in a large institutional or multi-facility setting.

Licenses;
Certificates;
Special Requirements
Some positions in this class may require a valid California Driver License and proof of automobile insurance.

Listed below are examples of the physical aspects that this…