Custodian

Kern High School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern High School District seeks a maintenance/custodial professional for Bakersfield area schools. This role requires one year of custodial or general labor experience, the ability to read and write, and a valid California driver’s license with a DMV record check.

Training on asbestos and hazardous materials is part of the position. The incumbent will perform cleaning, grounds maintenance, and related custodial duties in a school setting, with evening hours and a monthly salary starting around

Qualifications

• One year of custodial or general labor experience is required.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision performs general cleaning, custodial functions, grounds maintenance and gardening at an assigned school site.
• Maintains cleanliness of the premises and performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Read & write

Follow directions

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Location: Special Education - ABLE @Bakersfield High School
• Date Available: 09/08/2026
• Closing Date: 09/16/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work, along with the knowledge of maintaining school buildings and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Must possess the ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency; perform heavy physical labor; understand and carry out oral and written directions; maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

One year of experience in custodial or general labor work is required.

Applicants must have the ability to read and write at a level necessary to perform the duties of the position.

MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE.

MUST SUBMIT A RECENT DMV (3 YEAR MINIMUM) DRIVING RECORD WITH APPLICATION.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE TRAINED AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT'S NEEDS WITH REGARDS TO ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION:

Under supervision performs general cleaning, custodial functions, grounds maintenance and gardening work at an assigned school site. Exercises responsibility for the general cleanliness of assigned locations and performs a variety of duties in the upkeep of assigned school site and related areas.

STARTING SALARY: $3,594.62 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 12 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 (daily working hours 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)