FY 2026-2027 CUSTODIAN (G3)

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time Accrual

Job summary

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center in Pacoima, CA is seeking a part-time Custodian to support daily custodial operations at the G3 site. Responsibilities include cleaning rooms, restrooms, and floors, operating cleaning equipment, and reporting maintenance needs to ensure safety and cleanliness across the campus.

Requirements include basic computer/phone use, strong written and spoken English, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computer or cell phone use.
• Clear oral and written communication in English.
• Team player with ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Participates in custodial duties: cleaning rooms, toilets, halls, gym, library, walls, fixtures, and equipment.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and performs minor repairs on power equipment.
• Inspects building and equipment to maintain custodial standards and safe conditions.
• Coordinates maintenance needs with the Maintenance office.
• Maintains a healthy and safe environment in classrooms, bathrooms, grounds, and hallways.
• Assists in moving equipment and supports school emergency and safety plans.
• Communicates effectively with staff, students, and the public.

Skills

Basic computer use

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: G3 (2nd-3rd) - Pacoima, CA 91331

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Category: Classified

JOB TITLE: Custodian

STATUS: Part Time, Non-Exempt

SITE: G3 (2nd - 3rd)

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

Organization Overview

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (“Vaughn”), located in Pacoima, is a large urban public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Since the early 1970s, low student achievement had been a pattern. In 1993, tired of being helpless and hopeless, Vaughn became the first conversion charter school in the nation and was authorized by LAUSD. The charter was renewed most recently in 2018. Vaughn has over 25 years of experience as a successful independent charter school serving the district’s low-income students. This previously failing elementary public school is now a full-service, community-based, K-12th charter school that assures all students are college/career ready, digitally literate, and globally competent.Vaughn operates five contiguous campuses under one charter.

Position Overview

Custodial workers perform a variety of duties relative to assisting in the school setting. This is a part-time position that reports to the Site Plant Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participates in custodial work in cleaning rooms, toilets, halls, stairways, gym, library, walls, fixtures, and equipment (sweeping, polishing, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting)
• Operates, services, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to power equipment (scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, yard equipment.)
• Inspects building and equipment in order to maintain custodial standards and non-hazardous conditions.
• Determines the need for maintenance work and coordinates maintenance services with Maintenance office
• Maintain a healthy & safe environment (classroom, bathrooms, grounds, hallways, etc.)
• Participates in removal of weeds and debris from paved and unplanted areas.
• Participates in watering lawns, shrubs, and trees.
• Participates in moving audio-visual and other equipment within the school or office.
• Work effectively with employees, students, and the public.
• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Participate in all school emergency and safety plans.
• Support all children in all learning activities.

QualificationsPhysical Demands

• Be able to stand/walk around for prolonged periods of time.
• Lift up to 15 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computer/cell phone use
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing (English)
• Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications

• Custodial experience in a school setting
• Custodial/grounds and buildings certificate
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Compensation and Benefits

• $20.00 - $24.00/hr (FY 26-27)
• Sick Time Accrual

Additional Information

• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Must provide a Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within 60 days of employment
• Will be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employment

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. Vaughn does not discriminate against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.