Night Custodian

Standard School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Elementary School in Bakersfield, California seeks a Night Custodian to help keep campuses safe, clean, and secure. This 4-hour daily shift operates year-round within the Maintenance, Operations and Transportation department.

Responsibilities include maintaining orderly facilities, following cleaning protocols, and assisting with basic maintenance tasks while ensuring compliance with district safety policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials, disinfectants, equipment and methods used in custodial work.
• Formal or informal training which provides the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Responsibilities

• To provide safe, healthy, and orderly campuses; keep assigned buildings and grounds clean; and maintain security of school property.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Cleaning equipment handling

Maintenance tools use

Safe work practices

Oral and written instructions

Team cooperation

California driver license

Tools

California driver's license

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Night Custodian

SITE LOCATION OF POSITION

Department- Maintenance, Operations and Transportation

School Site

Standard Elementary School

TERMS/HOURS OF POSITION

4 hours per day, 12 months per year

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

To provide safe, healthy, and orderly campuses; keep assigned buildings and grounds clean; and maintain security of school property.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Materials, disinfectants, equipment and methods used in custodial work.

Ability To

• Learn, use and maintain cleaning equipment and materials with skill and efficiency.
• Learn and utilize tools in minor maintenance work.
• Learn and utilize safe work practices.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Work effectively in the absence of supervision.
• Establish & maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Some custodial experience is desirable.

Training

Formal or informal training which provides the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

SALARY RANGE AND AMOUNT

Range 16, Step 1 $21.12 per hour. (Additional $0.32 per hour in lieu of benefits. Additional $0.25 per hour night differential.)

SCREENING PROCEDURES

Review of employment applications and personal interview.

FILING DEADLINE

August 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm, or until filled.

OTHER COMMENTS

Requires TB test and fingerprinting. The applicant selected will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment before being hired as a probationary employee.