Substitute Custodian Pool 2026-27

Mountain View Whisman School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain View Whisman School District is hiring a Custodian to perform routine custodial work inside and outside school buildings. The role requires a valid California Driver's License, one year of custodial experience, and fluency in English.

The Custodian will maintain a clean and safe environment, perform regular cleaning duties, and report maintenance needs. Strong communication skills in English are essential. This position offers an hourly rate of $28.64.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License or ID.
• Must possess one year of custodian experience.
• English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial work inside and outside school buildings.
• Inspect buildings and grounds for maintenance needs.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and classrooms.

Skills

Use cleaning materials and equipment

Understand and follow directions in English

Communicate verbally in English

Perform heavy manual labor

Maintain cooperative working relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance and Transportation/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 6/9/2026
• Location: District-Wide
• Date Available: upon completion of hiring
• Closing Date: 05/03/2027

Position Description

The Custodian, under general supervision, performs routine custodial work inside and outside of school and office buildings and keeps buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $28.64

*Based on the 2026-27 Hourly, Substitute Hourly, Substitute Daily Salary Schedule

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License or California ID
• Must possess one year of experience comparable to that of a custodian in a school district
• English fluency

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience in custodial work.

Skills/Abilities

• Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions in English
• Communicate verbally in English
• Adjust work schedules to meet unusual conditions
• Operate equipment used in custodial work
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Maintain cooperative working relationships
• Comply with the physical/mental demands as described on the ADA profile

Knowledge

• Of methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects buildings and grounds; develops and plans a systemic program of preventive maintenance and upkeep
• Recommends to supervisor the need for district assistance when and where needed
• Performs minor maintenance, regular custodial and routine gardening work as needed
• Maintains storage area for equipment, materials and supplies
• Carries out directions of immediate supervisor
• Sweeps, vacuum, shampoo, spot clean, scrubs, mops, strips, waxes and polishes all floors
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes walls, furniture, woodwork, hall lockers and other equipment
• Cleans, washes, scrubs and disinfects restrooms, classrooms and all facilities as assigned
• Cleans windows, door glass and drinking fountains
• Cleans and polishes metal work such as door panels and hand railings
• Collects trash; empties and cleans waste containers
• Moves or rearranges chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment
• Replaces light globes
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards
• Secures buildings and gates
• Submits requisitions to maintain an adequate supply of materials
• Picks up broken glass and other debris and boards broken windows
• Receives school supplies and equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing/Walking: Continuously
• Bending/Neck bending: Frequently
• Squatting/Climbing/Kneeling: Frequently
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Neck/Waist twisting: Continuously
• Pushing/Pulling: Continuously; up to 60 lbs. at a time
• Reaching above shoulder: Occasionally; below shoulder: Continuously
• Lifting/Carrying 0-10 lbs.: Frequently; 11-25 lbs.: Frequently; 26-50 lbs.: Occasionally; 51-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Hand Activities: Repetitive hand use; simple grasping; power grasping; fine manipulation
• Hand and arm twisting/turning; computer operation/writing

Other Job Factors

The following conditions are present – exposure to fumes from cleaning solutions; floor strippers and waxes; dust; dirt and wetness; temperature variation and weather conditions when outdoors; occasional work at heights; and biohazards when cleaning restrooms and cleaning up bodily fluids. Must have normal or corrected vision.

Supervised by

Site Administrator and/or Maintenance & Operations Director

Evaluated by

Site Administrator and/or Maintenance & Operations Director