Custodian, Evenings, Float Position, Full-time

Spring Lake Park School District 16; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Boiler's license differential

Low Voltage Certification differential

Longevity

Job summary

Spring Lake Park Schools in California seeks a Custodian for evening shift duties, performing general cleaning, floor care, and preventive maintenance across district facilities. The role supports students and staff, handles deliveries, and assists with events.

Requires high school diploma, ability to work outdoors in various weather, and willingness to pass a pre-employment physical. Night differential applies, with additional differentials for boiler’s license, low voltage certification, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in building cleaning desirable.
• Able to pass pre-work physical.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning in school buildings and grounds.
• Secure building at shift start and end for safety.
• Provide cleaning and custodial support for students and staff.
• Perform grounds-keeping and deliver supplies as needed.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Follow work orders

Cooperative relationships

Mathematics for measurements

Work in poor weather

Work at heights (ladders)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Floor cleaning equipment

Carpet extractors

Waxing machines

Snow blowers

Ladders & lifts

Job description

Openings as of Saturday, October 24, 2026

Custodian, Evenings, Float Position, Full-time JobID: 7078

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026
• Location:
  District-wide

Custodian
Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.
Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.
Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, carpet extractors, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow SDS sheets.

Travel Requirements
Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Ability to pass a pre-work physical
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Group

Custodians

Position

Custodian

Rate of Pay

$22.85-28.10/hr

Other

Night Differential +$0.65/hr. Additional differentials for Boiler's license, Low Voltage Certification, Longevity

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.