CUSTODIAN I - Grover Beach Elementary

Lucia Mar Unified School District; Grover Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucia Mar Unified School District is seeking a Custodian I to maintain school facilities in a clean, safe condition under supervision.

The role includes setting up facilities, performing minor repairs, stocking supplies, and ensuring building security. Requires a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, read instructions, and a California driver’s license; prior custodial experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks; operate power equipment; lift and move heavy items; work cooperatively.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain school facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Set up and break down facilities for events (gym, cafeteria, auditorium, etc.).
• Make minor repairs to building hardware and equipment; move furniture as needed.
• Open and secure facilities as required.
• Receive, check, and deliver school supplies.
• Order, maintain, and inventory custodial tools and supplies.
• Generate work orders for maintenance repairs.
• Replace light bulbs and reset breakers when needed.
• Assist in grounds maintenance; check fire extinguishers periodically.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job description

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Ability to prioritize tasks; make minor repairs in building facility; use a variety of power equipment; lift and move heavy supplies and equipment; maintain cooperative relations.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• See job description for additional requirements.

Monday through Friday, 5 hours/day, 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

SALARY: Range 17 - salary placement from $20.20 to $25.78 hourly

Salary prorated based on start date and prior experience.

• All interested current employees may apply as aninternal applicant.
• All interested outside applicants may apply as anexternal applicant.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted on or before TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 AT 4:30 P.M.

The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone: [phone] ext. 1190 Email: [e-mail]

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFIED

HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE: June 21, 1994

TITLE: CUSTODIAN I

SALARY RANGE: 17

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision to maintain buildings and grounds of assigned facility in a clean, sanitary and safe condition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• a. Required:
  • 1. Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
  • 2. Must be able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
  • 3. Ability to prioritize tasks; make minor repairs in building facility; use a variety of power equipment; lift and move heavy supplies and equipment; maintain cooperative relations.
  • 4. Possess valid California driver's license.
• b. Desirable:
  • 1. One year or more of recent experience in custodial or maintenance work, preferably in a public school.
  • 2. Knowledge of the safe and effective use of cleaning materials and equipment; methods of floor maintenance, cleaning restrooms, and other areas of school buildings; sterilization and sanitation methods used in custodial work; decision-making skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Clean and maintain school facilities.
• 2. Set up and break down facilities such as gymnasium, cafeteria, multi-purpose room, theater, etc.
• 3. Make minor repairs and adjustments to building hardware, equipment, furniture and other items and move furniture as needed.
• 4. Open and secure facilities as required.
• 5. Receive, check, and deliver school supplies.
• 6. Order, maintain, and inventory custodial tools, supplies and equipment.
• 7. Generate work orders for maintenance repairs.
• 8. Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes and reset breakers.
• 9. May raise and lower flags; may check and replace heater filters; may be required to assist in grounds maintenance; may check fire extinguishers periodically.
• 10. Perform other duties as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• 2. Ability to ascend and descend steps.
• 3. Ability to see and read with or without vision aids.
• 4. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• 5. Ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation.
• 6. Ability to bend and twist, kneel and stoop.
• 7. Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• 8. Ability to reach in all directions.
• 9. Ability to work off the ground on ladders, scaffolds and/or mechanical lifts.
• 10. Physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate hand and power tools and equipment used.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

SUPERVISION

The Custodian I is under the supervision of the Supervising Custodian and the direction of the site principal and lead custodian.