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Custodian III, Maintenance & Operations
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What they do
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
Job Description
Custodian III, Maintenance & Operations at Lake Elsinore Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/11/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/3/2026 Contact Vicky Masotto (951) 253-7143 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $4,205
- $5,536 Monthly Add'l Salary Info
RANGE 35
$4,205 monthly minimum- $5,536 monthly maximum; health and welfare benefits; CalPERS retirement; paid vacation and holidays Length of Work Year 8 Hours Per Day, 244 Days Per Year Employment Type Full Time Vacancy # 262765 Site Maintenance & Operations Shift 2:00 p.m.
- 10:30 p.
Essential Elements:
Print Job Purpose Statement/s:
The job of "Custodian III" is done for the purpose/s of planning, assigning, directing, scheduling and participating in the cleaning, custodial and light maintenance functions for assigned school classrooms, buildings and other facilities. This position coordinates and schedules work for custodians.Essential Job Functions:
- Plans, assigns and participates in cleaning, custodial and routine maintenance functions for assigned school site classrooms, buildings and other facilities.
- Confers with the Operations Supervisor and site administrator regarding custodial and maintenance projects and activities at assigned site.
- Confers with and reports problems to the Operations Supervisor and/or site principal.
- Acts as lead person for assigned custodial personnel.
- Confers with custodial staff members regarding work scheduling and assignments.
- Inspects completed work for accuracy and compliance with instructions and established standards.
- Monitors the work of other custodial personnel; sets work-hour schedules and assigns work with Operations Supervisor/Assistant Principal's approval.
- Inspects assigned areas for sanitary and safety hazards and reports hazards to appropriate authority.
- Directs and participates in the routine maintenance of custodial tools and equipment. Acts as information source to subordinate custodians regarding work methods, procedures, problems, etc.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of routine custodial reports and records.
- Requisitions custodial supplies and equipment and controls the use of these materials.
- Directs and assists in the set-up and arrangement of furniture and facilities for special meetings and/or events; assists in moving and arranging furniture, equipment and materials.
- Operates a variety of custodial equipment; operates and checks boilers, furnaces, heaters, light systems and sets timers and clocks as required.
- Cleans and maintains classrooms, rest rooms, cafeteria, gymnasium, offices, auditorium and related facilities.
- Cleans walls, furniture, windows, woodwork and other equipment.
- Sweeps walks and driveways and picks up paper and rubbish from grounds.
- Does emergency clean-up resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling or illness.
- Performs minor repairs and maintenance of less skilled nature on buildings, equipment and furnishings.
- Ensures security of assigned school facility; locks and unlocks doors, sets alarm systems, arranges for lock repairs, etc.
- Assumes responsibility for keeping the entire plant in a clean and presentable manner.
- Procures equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
Other Job Functions:
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
- Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition. Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Experience Required:
Three (3) years prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in school and/or institutional setting.- Skills, Knowledge and/or
Abilities Required:
Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math, to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents. District policies and procedures related to custodial work; safety rules and regulations associated with custodial work. Principals of supervision and training. Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, safe work practices. Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, provide and follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently and with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice, and communicate with students, staff and the public. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching/handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception. Understand and follow oral and written instructions in an independent manner.Education Required:
High School diploma or equivalent.- Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or
Testing Required:
Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Successful completion of District Proficiency Test.Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED
After you complete/update your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement: I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office.ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED AND MUST BE ATTACHED BY THE POSTING CLOSING DATE
Evidence of Insurability- Must attach a Driver's Record Search from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) dated no earlier than six (6) months before the posting recruitment period.
LEUSD. REQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT
EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy. Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQs attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen in the help tab) as a guide when attaching documents to your application. You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment. This position provides additional site support district wide.Experience Required:
Three (3) years prior job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in school and/or institutional setting.- Skills, Knowledge and/or
Abilities Required:
Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math, to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents. District policies and procedures related to custodial work; safety rules and regulations associated with custodial work. Principals of supervision and training. Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, safe work practices. Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, provide and follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently and with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice, and communicate with students, staff and the public. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching/handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception. Understand and follow oral and written instructions in an independent manner.Education Required:
High School diploma or equivalent.- Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or
Testing Required:
Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Successful completion of District Proficiency Test on scheduled date.Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED
After you complete/update your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement: I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office.ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED AND MUST BE ATTACHED BY THE POSTING CLOSING DATE
Evidence of Insurability- Must attach a Driver's Record Search from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) dated no earlier than six (6) months before the posting recruitment period.
LEUSD. REQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT
EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy. Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQs attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen in the help tab) as a guide when attaching documents to your application. You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment. This position provides additional site support district wide.Experience Required:
Three (3) years prior job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in school and/or institutional setting.- Skills, Knowledge and/or
Abilities Required:
Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math, to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents. District policies and procedures related to custodial work; safety rules and regulations associated with custodial work. Principals of supervision and training. Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, safe work practices. Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, provide and follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently and with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice, and communicate with students, staff and the public. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching/handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception. Understand and follow oral and written instructions in an independent manner.Education Required:
High School diploma or equivalent.- Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or
Testing Required:
Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Successful completion of District Proficiency Test on scheduled date. Comments and Other InformationCURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES
are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024.- A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
- Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold).
- Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting)
- If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process.
- Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10).
NOTE:
When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test Bargaining Unit Position Comments and Other InformationCURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES
are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024.- A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
- Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold).
- Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting)
- If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process.
- Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10).