Custodian

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vacation/sick leave

AD&D

Vacation & sick time

Employee assistance program

VEBA health plan

Job summary

The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is seeking to establish an eligibility list for full-time Custodian positions. The role requires performing routine custodial tasks across campus facilities, ensuring a clean, safe and orderly environment.

The list will be valid for 6 months or until exhausted and duties include cleaning, setup for events, and maintaining supplies. Applicants should have at least six months of custodial experience and be able to operate standard custodial equipment while

Qualifications

• Requires six months custodian experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and proper handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial tasks at assigned sites including cleaning classrooms, restrooms, gyms and offices.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops and buffers; report safety hazards.
• Lock/unlock facilities, maintain security, and prepare spaces for events or daily use.
• Assist with maintaining supply levels and supporting campus recycling programs.

Skills

Safety procedures

Cleaning methods

Lifting techniques

Equipment handling

Safety regulations

Custodial basics

Education

Six months custodial experience

Job description

Job Summary & Examination Date

Dual-Merged 2627-16

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Custodian in order to fill current and future vacancies. The eligibility list will be effective for 6 months or until exhausted (whichever comes first) . This position is full time, 8 hours per day, 260 paid days a year.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Facilities and Custodial Services, performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; maintains buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Examples of Duties

• Assists with distributing items to appropriate parties as needed including supplies, mail, packages and furniture.
• Cleans classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned; dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; empties waste receptacles; spot mops spills; removes gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fills dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; washes mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclogs drains and toilets as assigned; replenishes classroom supplies including paper towels and soap as needed.
• Communicates with personnel, administrators and outside contacts as needed to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Locks and unlocks doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turns lights on and off as needed; maintains security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; sets alarms as appropriate.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; performs minor installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, furniture and fixtures as assigned; prepares classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; sets up and assembles chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; cleans up furniture, equipment and debris following events.
• Operates custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, carpet cleaning machines and other equipment as assigned; drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned by the position; maintains equipment in working orders; assists with maintaining supply levels as assigned.
• Participates in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
• Performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; sweeps, scrubs, mops, strips, waxes and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets.
• Picks up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities as assigned; sweeps concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
• Replaces light bulbs and tubes; cleans chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empties pencil sharpeners; cleans tables, chairs and floors.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; reports need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate parties; responds to health and safety concerns related to assigned functions accordingly.
• Supports site recycling program.

Other Duties

Attends and participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: six months of performing custodial functions.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Successful passage of the District’s job-related proficiency test.

Some incumbents may be required to possess a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Knowledge Of

• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Ability To

• Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor and outdoor work environment.

Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Subject to fumes, dust and odors.

Physical Demands

• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Seeing to perform custodial duties.
• Walking or standing for extended periods of time.

Hazards

• Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals. Potential contact with blood and other body fluids.
• Potential contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Potential traffic hazards.
• Working on ladders.

The District provides excellent benefits for permanent employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including

*Substitute positions do not qualify for District covered benefits*

• Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care)
• Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)
• Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)
• Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service
• Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP
• VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program * Note: Benefits are subject to change.

Voluntary Plans

• Dependent life insurance coverage
• Disability plans through American Fidelity
• Vision: VSP Vision Care $10.20/monthly paid by employee
• 403(b) Retirement
• MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans

In Addition

• Bargaining unit eligible employees may elect to become a CSEA member.
• Employees working 20 hours per week or more are enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system.

2026 Benefits Rates

The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Call 619-668-5700 Ext. 6412 for arrangements. Have you read the above anti-discriminatory statement?