Lead Custodian

Wonderful College Prep Academy; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403b with company match

Wellness Center access

Gym access

Job summary

Wonderful College Prep Academy in California’s Central Valley is seeking a Lead Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy school environment supporting student achievement. This full-time role partners with custodial staff to ensure classrooms, halls, and facilities are well-kept and sanitized.

Responsibilities include cleaning, safety compliance, minor maintenance, and event setup. The role requires a high school diploma, reliability, and strong communication in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with a strong focus on safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Organizational skills to maintain supplies and inventory.
• Self-starter able to perform with minimal supervision.
• Clarity in teamwork and cooperation with custodial staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean and supervise cleaning of classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gym, and other spaces.
• Vacuum, mop, dust, sanitize restrooms, and maintain cleanliness.
• Meet sanitation guidelines and secure campus grounds.
• Perform minor maintenance and assist with event setups.
• Maintain records and communicate hazards or needs clearly.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Organization skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free, public charter network in California’s Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. Founded in 2009 by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, WCPA offers two freestate-of-the-artTK–12 public charter schools serving 2,400 students in Lost Hills and Delano, California.

Our mission is to provide a world-class education by fostering a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation, preparing them to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

At WCPA, students have access to innovative learning experiences and technology, rooted in health and wellness. Signature programs and offerings include:

• On-site student wellness centers to support everyday health
• Over 30 sports teams to encourage physical activity
• Learning farms and teaching kitchens where students develop healthy habits
• Harvest Hall, a modern dining hall offering healthy, scratch-made food daily
• Wonderful Career Pathways, a free program where students can earn up to 60 college credits and an associate degree while in high school
• And much more!

Recognized for its leadership, innovation, and commitment to equity, Wonderful College Prep Academy was named School of the Year under the Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Award in 2026 by the California Charter Schools Association. This honor reflects WCPA’s dedication to providing a world-class education while shaping and inspiring the next generation of leaders throughout the Central Valley and beyond. In addition, WCPA’s Delano and Lost Hills campuses have been recognized among America’s Healthiest Schools for the past two years by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for their exceptional commitment to student and staff well-being and the advancement of physical, mental, and social-emotional health.

Weseekthoughtful, inclusive, and skilled communicators who value continuous learning and are excited to serve our students and families.Now is the time to join a team committed to paradigm-shifting work to ensure long-term success within California’s Central Valley and beyond.

Wonderful College Prep Academy has a unique partnership with The Wonderful Company. Visitcsr.wonderful.comto learn more about The Wonderful Company’s global philanthropic work.

Job Description

The Lead Custodian works in partnership with other members of the cleaning or custodial team to ensure the school is a cleaned and sanitized, healthy and a safe environment that supports student academic achievement.

Here's what you'll do:

Facilities and Grounds: Clean and supervise the cleaning and sanitizing of building including classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, locker rooms, auditoriums, lobbies, lounges, corridors, elevators, stairways, exterior grounds, storage areas and other workspaces.

Cleaning may include, but is not limited to, removing trash, vacuuming, and mopping, sweeping, dusting, buffing, cleaning carpets, washing windows scrubbing floors and ceilings, pressure washing, and sanitizing restrooms.

Safety: Meet all local, state and federal sanitation guidelines; conduct emergency cleanup service; responsible for securing campus grounds at all times

Maintenance: Perform minor maintenance repairs and building/facility modifications such as repairing, moving or assembling furniture; repairing custodial equipment; touch up or cover up painting; hanging teaching aids, etc. Submit maintenance request for repairs and modification requests.

Special Events: Assist with staff or outside groups using the building for programs, special events or assemblies. Perform set up and tear down of tables, chairs, and audiovisual equipment; assist with training users on equipment as needed; and troubleshoot equipment problems. May lock/unlock areas for access for building use and events.Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings.

Communication: Maintain accurate files and records, and prepare reports as needed; understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Pay: $21.00/Hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Custodial services or relevant experience, preferred
• Detail oriented with a strong focus on safety procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Organization skills to maintain an appropriate inventory of supplies and consumables
• Self-starter and able to perform with minimal or no supervision
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, stoop, bend, kneel, squat, crawl, stand for long periods of time, work with arms extended above body, work outdoors during inclement weather, and see and hear sufficiently to safely perform the duties listed above

Additional Information

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation,commensuratewith experience.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance atno costto the employee.
• WCPA offers an optional 403b with company match (5%)
• Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genderidentity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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