Relief Custodian

Relief Custodian

San Diego Unified School District – San Diego, California (Open in Google Maps). This job is also posted in San Diego Unified School District Job Opportunities.

• Job : 5508592
• Final date to receive applications: Feb 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Relief Custodian. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

The Relief Custodian maintains buildings and other assigned areas of a school or central office facility in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition. To view the detailed position description for Relief Custodian
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• Working
  
  Location:
  
  Various throughout the District
• The District covers a large portion of San Diego County. Refer to the District Area Map and identify any specific area(s) you are interested in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for future vacancies filled from this recruitment.
• Work Schedule: 12 months per year / 40 hours per week
• Salary: This position is paid on the OSS Salary Schedule. Grade 027. To view the Salary Schedule, .
• Positions greater than 20 hours per week qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Vacancies that require the incumbent to be bilingual in English/Spanish will be noted. Candidates considered for bilingual positions will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

If you are currently working in this job title as a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer, DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead, complete a Transfer Request Form.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Knowledge of:

• Modern cleaning methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintenance principles and sanitation methods.

Ability to:

• Read, write, and understand the English language.
• Maintain buildings and other assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.
• Make minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Plan, organize, and efficiently carry out details of a work schedule.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate personality and character suitable for working in schools.

NOTE:

Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
  • A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections.
    
    Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
  • Paper applications are not accepted.
• Answer all application questions
  • The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
• Contact information for three references must be listed in the Reference section of the application
  • References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference…