Substitute Custodian (September 2026)

Vallejo City Unified School District; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Substitute Custodian to help keep school facilities clean and orderly. The role reports to the School/Site Manager within Maintenance and Operations and follows the Classified M&O/Transportation Salary Schedule.

Responsibilities include operating the heating system, cleaning classrooms, halls, and restrooms, performing minor repairs, setting up rooms for events, and ensuring security of the assigned area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant training/experience demonstrate the listed knowledge and abilities.
• Basic cleaning methods, procedures and techniques.
• Cleaning materials, supplies and equipment; safe working methods and procedures.
• Efficient use of cleaning materials, supplies and equipment.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Perform simple and repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate the heating system to ensure buildings are properly heated.
• Water lawns, sweep sidewalks and pick up debris around the school area.
• Clean classrooms, halls and office areas; maintain order.
• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and seal floors.
• Dust and polish furniture; clean windows, blinds, walls and fixtures.
• Collect waste paper and rubbish; keep areas tidy.
• Make minor non-technical repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Set up rooms for events at request of principal or plant custodian.
• Open/close windows and move desks or chairs; relocate heavy items.
• Report needed repairs to plant custodian or principal.
• Assume responsibility for security of the assigned area.
• Read, interpret and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Cleaning equipment

Oral and written directions

Cooperative teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN

Title: Substitute Custodian Reports To: School/Site Manager

Department: Maintenance and Operations Work Year: As Required

Classification: Classified Salary: See Classified M&O/Transportation Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Substitute Custodian, under the general direction of the Plant Custodian, keeps the assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space clean and orderly and does related work as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Operate the heating system so that the buildings are properly heated. El
• Water lawns, sweep sidewalks and play areas, pick up papers and other de4bris on and around school area. E
• Clean and keep in an orderly fashion classrooms, halls, and office areas. E
• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and seal floors. E
• Dust and polish furniture; dust and wash windows, Venetian blinds, walls and woodwork; clean lavatories and restrooms. E
• Collect waste paper and rubbish. E
• Make minor non-technical repairs to buildings and equipment. E
• At the request of principal or plant custodian, see that rooms and/or auditoriums are set up for special events. E
• Open and close windows, move desks and chairs, carry or move heavy equipment or furniture. E
• Report needed repair work to plant custodian or school principal. E
• Assume responsibility for the security of assigned area of the school. Plant. E
• Read, interpret, and follow written or verbal instructions E
• Maintain clean and safe work area. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

• Graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic cleaning methods, procedures and techniques.
• Cleaning materials, supplies and equipment. e Safe working methods and procedures.
• Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies and equipment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Perform simple and repetitive tasks

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Driver's License.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor environment; regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors

HAZARDS: Contact with cleaning agents and chemicals

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2);Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Activity Frequency

Bend 4

Lift/carry 0-10 lbs 4

Twist 3

Lift/carry 11-25 lbs 4

Squat 3

Lift/carry 26-40 lbs 4

Kneel 2

Lift/carry 41-100 lbs 1

Climb 3

Stand 4

Reach above shoulder 3

Walk 4

Grip/Grasp 4

Sit 2

Extend/Flex Neck 3

Drive 1

Use Right Hand 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions 3

Use Left Hand 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work 1

Ability to See 4

Ability to Hear 4

THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex. The District is compliant with ADA requirements.