CUSTODIAN II

Lucia Mar Unified School District; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucia Mar Unified School District is seeking a Custodian II to maintain and secure facilities. You will lead custodial staff, perform routine cleaning, minor repairs, and set up rooms for events.

The role requires high school completion and at least one year of custodial experience, with a valid California driver’s license. Salary ranges from $3,671 to $4,689 per month, with prorated pay based on start date and experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• One year or more of recent experience in custodial or maintenance work, preferably in a public school.
• Knowledge of safe and effective use of cleaning materials and equipment; floor maintenance and sanitation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks; lead and direct others; use power equipment; lift/move heavy supplies; read and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain school facilities.
• Set up and break down facilities such as gym, cafeteria, and theater.
• Make minor repairs and adjust building hardware and equipment.
• Open and secure facilities as required.
• Lead and direct custodians assigned to site.
• Check fire extinguishers periodically.
• Receive, check, and deliver school supplies.
• Order, maintain, and inventory custodial tools and supplies.
• Generate work orders for maintenance repairs.
• Replace bulbs and reset breakers.

Skills

Prioritize tasks

Lead and direct others

Power equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• One year or more of recent experience in custodial or maintenance work, preferably in a public school.
• 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; lead and direct others.
• See job description for additional requirements.

Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

SALARY: Range 19 - salary placement from $3,671 to $4,689 monthly

Salary prorated based on start date and prior experience.

• All interestedcurrent employees may apply as an internal applicant.
• All interestedoutside applicants may apply as an external applicant.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted on or before Friday, October 9, 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: September 10, 2010

TITLE: CUSTODIAN II

SALARY RANGE: 19

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. One year or more of recent experience in custodial or maintenance work, preferably in a public school.

3. 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; must be able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

4. 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; lead and direct others.

5. Possess valid California driver's license.

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. Lead and direct custodians assigned to site.

6. Check fire extinguishers periodically as required.

7. Receive, check, and deliver school supplies.

8. Order, maintain, and inventory custodial tools, supplies and equipment.

9. Generate work orders for maintenance repairs.

10. Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes and reset breakers.

11. May raise and lower flags; may check and replace heater filters; may be required to assist in grounds maintenance.

12. 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 65 pounds on a regular basis and up to 101 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.

A. Mental:

1. Able to concentrate on a single task for up to two (2) hours at a time.

2. Able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of machinery, instructions, and task methods.

3. Able to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.

B. Social:

1. Interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.

2. Because of the time urgent nature of duties and because work product of position is interdependent with that of other staff, consistent attendance is required.

3. Convey an understanding, patient attitude toward other staff, students, and parents.

SUPERVISION

The Custodian II is under the supervision of the Supervising Custodian with direction and evaluation review of the site principal.

ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.

LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.