Custodian I

San Bernardino Unified School District; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

PERS retirement

Job summary

San Bernardino Unified School District in California is seeking a custodian to perform custodial services to maintain assigned buildings in a clean, orderly, and secure condition under general supervision.

The role involves cleaning interiors, reporting repairs, moving supplies, unlocking gates, lighting, floor care, and assisting with events and meetings, with responsibilities including safety and proper use of district facilities.

Qualifications

• This includes one year of work experience in custodial/janitorial duties.
• High School Graduation or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Cleans inside of buildings following established procedure.
• Reports needed repairs to immediate supervisor.
• Moves supplies, equipment, and furniture and furnishes teacher and pupil services as required.
• Unlocks gates and doors in mornings.
• Raises school flags.
• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, and waxes floors.

Skills

Custodial/janitorial duties experience

Education

High School Graduation or the equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, perform custodial service requirements to maintain assigned buildings or facility areas in a clean, orderly, and secure manner.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, perform custodial service requirements to maintain assigned buildings or facility areas in a clean, orderly, and secure manner.

SUPERVISION

Receives general supervision from a designated site manager or maintenance and operations management supervisor.

May receive functional and technical direction from a lead custodian.

Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cleans inside of buildings following established procedure.
• Reports needed repairs to immediate supervisor.
• Moves supplies, equipment, and furniture and furnishes teacher and pupil services as required.
• Unlocks gates and doors in mornings.
• Raises school flags.
• Sweeps walks and asphalt areas.
• Changes fluorescent lights and fluorescent light starters.
• Participates in maintenance of plants, shrubs and trees.
• Cleans lunch tables and areas around lunch tables.
• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, and waxes floors.
• Strips floors in a team environment.
• Vacuums/shampoos rugs and carpets.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and whiteboards.
• Cleans rest rooms.
• Empties trash cans.
• Assists in setting up classroom or auditoriums for special events or meetings.
• Cleans sandbox play areas and hard-surface play areas at school sites, using manual or powered cleaning implements.
• Cleans grounds and courts of buildings.
• Ensures security of school property at all times.
• Operates district vehicles as required.
• May assist drivers unloading deliveries to site.
• May order custodial supplies for the assigned site.
• May provide instructions to students authorized to assist the custodian.
• May light gas-fired heating equipment and operates thermostatic controls.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and education needed to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed above.

One (1) year work experience involving custodial/janitorial duties.

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High School Graduation or the equivalent.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment)

• An appropriate, valid California driver's license.

RECRUITMENT TYPE

OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION

This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 32.

Most positions in this class work 8hours/12months.

The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS

Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

The Examination

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affi…(continued)

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

Admissions and Documentation

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the “Work Experience” section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date

October 27, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. PST

CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.

SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.

SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS DIFFERENTIAL COMPENSATION

• POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay
• POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay
• Associate degree: 5% to base pay
• Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay
• Master degree: 9% increase to base pay