On-Call School Custodian - Varied Sites

Palo Alto Unified School District; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Unified School District is seeking a Substitute Custodian to help maintain clean, safe school facilities across multiple sites. The role requires basic custodial experience and the ability to perform routine cleaning tasks with attention to safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, offices, cafeterias and gym spaces, restocking supplies, and reporting hazards. The position is hourly as needed and based on the district's evaluation of needs.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school graduation.
• One year of custodial experience in large or medium size institutions; school experience preferred.
• Satisfactory history of evaluations.
• Experience using cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency in large or medium size institutions; school experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain tact, courtesy and cooperative relationships with those contacted during work.
• Specific duties include: vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, and buffing floors; cleaning offices, cafeteria, gym and other buildings; refilling paper and sanitary holders; cleaning and polishing chrome; dusting and polishing furniture and woodwork; disinfecting lavatories, fountains and waste containers; replacing light bulbs and locking doors; and reporting hazards.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and buff floors in school classrooms.
• Clean offices, cafeteria, gymnasium, and other buildings.
• Refill paper and other sanitary holders.
• Clean and disinfect lavatories, drinking fountains, and waste containers.
• Replace light bulbs, turn out lights and lock doors.
• Support events and assist in preparing for special occasions.
• Direct visitors and safeguard district property.
• Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained, stored, and secured.

Skills

Custodial experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Palo Alto Unified School District is seeking a Substitute Custodian to help maintain clean, safe school facilities across multiple sites. The role requires basic custodial experience and the ability to perform routine cleaning tasks with attention to safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, offices, cafeterias and gym spaces, restocking supplies, and reporting hazards. The position is hourly as needed and based on the district's evaluation of needs.