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La Mesa-Spring Valley School District

Custodian

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$40,719 / year median in California

+10% projected growth

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Custodian La Mesa-Spring Valley School District - 4.1 La Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $20.38 - $26.02 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Clean workspace maintenance Full Job Description Application Deadline 9/23/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/2/2026 Contact Classified Recruiter 619-668-5700 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 20.38 - 26.02 Per Hour Length of Work Year 260 paid days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Welcome to the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District EdJoin portal page. We are thrilled with your interest in joining the LMSV family. La Mesa-Spring Valley is a learning community that exists to provide children a pathway to a fulfilled life. Our schools are focused on the "whole child," which means we believe our mission is to nurture the character and hearts of children as well as educate them. Our school district believes love is at the root of everything we do. "Love is at the root of everything, all learning, all relationships, love or the lack of it." -Fred Rogers We invite you to learn more about our district on social media using the hashtag #LMSVHeart. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Supervisor, Facilities and Custodial Services, performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; maintains buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Requirements / Qualifications
Dual-Merged 2627-16 An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Custodian in order to fill current and future vacancies. The eligibility list will be effective for 6 months. This position is full time, 8 hours per day, 260 paid days a year. Under the direction of the Supervisor, Facilities and Custodial Services, performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; maintains buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Completed online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application or supplemental questions; however, applicants may submit resumes along with the completed online application. Make sure your application thoroughly details your education and work experience. The examination process may include one or more of the following: written exam, performance and/or technical oral examination.
Merit Exam:
TBA (by invitation only) Examinations will be given by appointment only. Following the conclusion of the Examination process, the candidates will be ranked and notified of their scores.
Requirements / Qualifications
Dual-Merged 2627-16 An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Custodian in order to fill current and future vacancies. The eligibility list will be effective for 6 months. This position is full time, 8 hours per day, 260 paid days a year. Under the direction of the Supervisor, Facilities and Custodial Services, performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; maintains buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Completed online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application or supplemental questions; however, applicants may submit resumes along with the completed online application. Make sure your application thoroughly details your education and work experience. The examination process may include one or more of the following: written exam, performance and/or technical oral examination.
Merit Exam:
TBA (by invitation only) Examinations will be given by appointment only. Following the conclusion of the Examination process, the candidates will be ranked and notified of their scores. Comments and Other Information The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Call 619-668-5700 Ext. 6412 for arrangements. Comments and Other Information The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Call 619-668-5700 Ext. 6412 for arrangements. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits