Temporary School Maintenance Technician – Clean & Maintain

Bright Star Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

STRS retirement matching

Life insurance

Optional 403(b) plan

Sick and vacation paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Bright Star Schools is seeking a Maintenance/Custodian in Los Angeles, CA to perform school facility maintenance and custodial duties ensuring a safe, clean learning environment. The role reports to the Dean of Operations or designee and is full-time, non-exempt, 12-month.

The position requires ability to work independently, strong organizational skills, and reliable attention to detail. Experience in custodial work and basic knowledge of cleaning products are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Well organized, reliable, and responsible.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning products or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned school facilities including classrooms, offices, gyms, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, hallways, stairways, and common areas to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, extracts, waxes, buffs, and vacuums all types of flooring.
• Removes, transports, and properly disposes of trash and discarded materials; compacts trash as needed.
• Changes light bulbs and performs basic facility maintenance.
• Keeps building entryways free of obstacles, dirt, and debris.
• Arranges furnishings and equipment to support meetings, classroom activities, and events.
• Responds to immediate safety and operational concerns to resolve issues and maintain a functioning educational environment.
• Inspects school facilities to ensure safe operations and identifies maintenance or repair needs due to vandalism, equipment failure, or weather conditions.
• Attends required in‑service trainings (e.g., blood‑borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid).
• Operates a vehicle as needed to support work at remote or multiple locations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independence

Organization

Communication

Customer service

Task prioritization

Instruction following

Cleaning knowledge

Job description

Bright Star Schools is seeking a Maintenance/Custodian in Los Angeles, CA to perform school facility maintenance and custodial duties ensuring a safe, clean learning environment. The role reports to the Dean of Operations or designee and is full-time, non-exempt, 12-month.

The position requires ability to work independently, strong organizational skills, and reliable attention to detail. Experience in custodial work and basic knowledge of cleaning products are preferred.