Custodian - Open to Kern High School District Regular And Substitute Employees Only -

Kern High School District; Arvin (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern High School District in Arvin, CA is seeking a Custodian to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the school environment, with an 8-hour evening shift 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Regular and substitute employment options are available; requires one year custodial or general labor experience, valid California driver's license, and ability to read/write. A criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment will be required; starting monthly salary is $3,594.62, with 12 months of work

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• 1 year custodial or general labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning and custodial functions.
• Maintains grounds and gardens at an assigned site.
• Ensures cleanliness of school locations and related areas.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Heavy physical labor

Read and write

Cooperative work

Education

1 year custodial experience

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Custodian - Open to Kern High School District Regular And Substitute Employees Only - JobID: 16195

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Arvin High School
• Date Available: 10/15/2026
• Closing Date: 10/21/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work, along with the knowledge of maintaining school buildings and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Must possess the ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency; perform heavy physical labor; understand and carry out oral and written directions; maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

One year of experience in custodial or general labor work is required.

Applicants must have the ability to read and write at a level necessary to perform the duties of the position.

MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE.

MUST SUBMIT A RECENT DMV (3 YEAR MINIMUM) DRIVING RECORD WITH APPLICATION.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE TRAINED AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT'S NEEDS WITH REGARDS TO ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION:

Under supervision performs general cleaning, custodial functions, grounds maintenance and gardening work at an assigned school site. Exercises responsibility for the general cleanliness of assigned locations and performs a variety of duties in the upkeep of assigned school site and related areas.

STARTING SALARY: $3,594.62 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 12 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 (daily working hours 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)