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Substitute Custodian at Lafayette School District - California Print Application Deadline 10/27/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 10/13/2026 Contact Brandy Hennefer 9259273507 Number of Openings 3 Salary Single Rate 24.26 Per Hour Length of Work Year ON CALL Employment Type Part Time About the Employer The Lafayette School District is a TK-8 school district, serving 3,220 students across four elementary schools and one middle school. Our schools have earned California's Distinguished School Awards and have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. We embrace a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum to provide a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment, fostering continuous learning and providing a global perspective based upon a foundation of respect and inclusion. Lafayette students learn in a beautiful setting, with open campuses, green space, and modernized facilities. Our schools enjoy generous support from our community, our parents, and our local education foundation. Our students and staff benefit from low classroom sizes and aides in all elementary classrooms, rich elective and enrichment offerings, a focus on student and staff wellness, strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and a full continuum of Special Education and other student support services. We invite you to join our team! Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the lead custodian, and supervision of the site administrator and maintenance and operation supervisor, to maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly and secure manner following a predetermined schedule; and to do related work as required. Job Description /

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LAFAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION CUSTODIAN DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to follow a schedule in the performance of custodial duties required to maintain assigned rooms, equipment, buildings and adjacent areas in a clean, orderly and secure manner; and to perform all related duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Works from a prepared work schedule, sweeps, scrubs, waxes, polishes concrete, tile, and wood floors in administrative and nurses offices, faculty rooms, classrooms, libraries, auditoriums, dining rooms, and hallways. Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment. Vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets. Picks up paper and other refuse on grounds and sweeps walks and entrances. Washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms. Cleans windows, door glass, and drinking fountains. Cleans and polishes metal work such as door panels and hand railings. Empties and cleans waste containers. Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture, and other equipment. Replaces light globes. Makes minor repairs or adjustments to classroom furniture. Operates and maintains equipment used in the course of work, such as buffers and vacuums. Participates in major cleaning of school plant during vacation periods. Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern materials, methods and equipment used in cleaning and preserving various surfaces and furniture.
• Cleaning materials, disinfectants, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Tools and their proper uses in minor maintenance work.
• Fire prevention and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO

• Work without immediate supervision.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Stand, bend, twist, reach, grasp, stretch, climb, balance, kneel, crouch or squat, push, pull or drag; occasionally lift and carry objects weighing approximately 50 lbs. (i.e., garbage and trash bags/cans; cleaning equipment and supplies, tables and chairs, classroom desks, etc.).
• Read and write and carryout oral and written instructions.

EXPERIENCE

1 year of experience in janitorial or maintenance work.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license is required.

FINGERPRINT &TB CLEARANCE

Fingerprint and TB clearance will be required prior to employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer Requirements / Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent; One year of experience in janitorial or maintenance work. Completed Ed Join application Resume Requirements / Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent; One year of experience in janitorial or maintenance work. Completed Ed Join application Resume Comments and Other Information This is an on call position that may be day and/or nights shifts Comments and Other Information This is an on call position that may be day and/or nights shifts Links Related To This Job Lafayette School District Website View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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