Custodian

Simi Valley Unified School District; Simi Valley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simi Valley Unified School District is seeking qualified custodians to maintain district facilities in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. Assignments vary by day and night shifts, with summer months limited to day shifts.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and participate in a two-stage testing process for placement on a candidate list. Under supervision, custodians perform a wide range of cleaning duties, equipment maintenance, and supply distribution while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Safely operate tools and equipment used in custodial work and basic facilities maintenance
• Safely operate assigned vehicles and observe safe and legal driving practices
• Knowledge of procedures, safety precautions, and handling of cleaning supplies

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects a variety of facilities, including classrooms, labs, offices, meeting rooms, kitchens, and restrooms.
• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, washes, and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets and spot cleans as necessary.
• Restocks supplies and distributes mail, parcels, and a variety of classroom, office, and custodial supplies and materials.
• Inspects assigned tools and equipment for proper operating condition; performs minor maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with special projects pertaining to maintenance and grounds.

Skills

Safely operate custodial equipment

Safe driving practices

Plan and organize work

Job description

To establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill substitute and future permanent needs (part-time, full-time, permanent and temporary) for the duration of the list, up to six months.

Our Custodian assignment hours vary as we have day and night shifts.

For the summer months (when school is not in session), all assignments are day shifts.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Applications are submitted no later than 11:59 pm. on Friday, October 2, 2026

TESTING PROCESS:

• A) Multiple Choice Test = 40% weighting on final score. Tentatively scheduled for as early as the week of October 5, 2026
• B) Structured Interview = 60% weighting on final score. Tentatively scheduled for as early as the week of October 19, 2026

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting by the application deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the multiple choice test. Those with the highest scores on the multiple choice test will be invited to the structured interview. The testing process is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

The information included in the Work Experience section of the application will determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications. Please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.

Class specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Purpose Statement

Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, performs a variety of custodial duties to maintain assigned school and district facilities in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.

Distinguishing Characteristics

A Custodian performs a variety of custodial duties. In comparison, a Lead Custodian leads custodial teams and projects; provides training, guidance, and work direction to lower-level custodians; and assists in coordinating custodial staffing, projects, communications, and work activities; in addition to performing the duties of a Custodian.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and disinfects a variety of facilities (e.g. classrooms, labs, offices, meeting rooms, kitchens, eating areas, play areas, hallways, walkways, stairways), including furniture, fixtures, equipment, flooring, walls, surfaces, and windows.
• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, washes, and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets and spot cleans as necessary.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including floors, walls, stalls, sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, and other restroom fixtures; polishes metal fixtures; maintains restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, toilet paper).
• Empties and cleans waste and recycling receptacles; picks up trash and debris; picks up trash and recycling containers and empties into large bins.
• Rearranges, moves, and sets up furniture and equipment in meeting rooms, classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, theaters, athletic fields, and other facilities for special meetings, functions, and events according to instructions and seating arrangements.
• Secures and opens the site, including closing/opening and locking/unlocking internal and external entry and exit points (e.g. doors, gates, windows), turning lights off/on, raising and lowering flags, and setting alarms as required.
• Inspects and observes the site for safety, sanitary, and security concerns; resolves and reports concerns as appropriate; responds to emergency custodial needs as required.
• Participates in major cleaning projects such as carpet cleaning and floor stripping and refinishing.
• Inspects assigned tools and equipment for proper operating condition; performs minor maintenance and repairs to maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition.
• Performs minor non-technical maintenance and repair of buildings, furniture, and fixtures; refers complex and technical maintenance and repairs to appropriate personnel.
• Restocks supplies and storage areas; picks up and distributes mail, parcels, and a variety of classroom, office, and custodial supplies and materials to and from district sites and within a school site.
• Maintains documentation (e.g. material safety data sheets, documentation of work activities, product container labels) pertaining to assignment.
• Assists with special projects pertaining to maintenance and grounds.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Education and Experience

Custodial experience, or previous work experience performing duties similar to those listed above, is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid California driver's license

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills to:

• Safely operate tools and equipment used in custodial and basic facilities maintenance
• Safely operate assigned vehicles and observe safe and legal driving practices

Knowledge of:

• Procedures, methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and basic facilities maintenance
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures associated with custodial work and basic facilities maintenance
• Safe application and handling of cleaning supplies
• Safe lifting techniques

Ability to:

• Perform custodial and basic facilities maintenance work
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Lift, carry, push, and pull objects of heavy weight
• Observe assigned areas and identify safety, sanitary, and security concerns
• Perform servicing and minor maintenance and repair of assigned tools and equipment
• Climb and work from ladders
• Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and timelines
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Carry out verbal and written instructions
• Learn and apply new information and skills
• Maintain accurate records

Working Environment

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of materials that include waste and bloodborne pathogens. Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Simi Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants for employment. The application, examination, and selection process shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.