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Substitute Custodian
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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
Substitute Custodian at Los Nietos School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/26/2026 Contact Mario A. San Juan 562-692-0271 3248 Number of Openings 2 Salary Single Rate $20.26 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Part Time About the Employer The Los Nietos School District—recognized as the oldest school district in California—has proudly served its community since 1861, building a rich legacy of educational excellence and resilience. Today, the district encompasses four schools across 3.5 square miles, including three elementary schools (Ada S. Nelson, Aeolian, and Rancho Santa Gertrudes) and one middle school (Los Nietos Middle School), serving approximately 1,200 students in a diverse and vibrant community. Located in the heart of Southern California, the district benefits from a dynamic cultural and geographic setting. With a strong commitment to student achievement and community engagement, the district continues to honor its longstanding tradition of innovation, growth, and educational opportunity for all students—A Standard of Excellence, Every Day, in Every Way.
Job Summary Job Summary Job Duties:
- Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and seals floors; vacuums carpet, dusts, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; empties and cleans waste receptacles, including trash barrels; cleans restrooms, locker rooms and showers; washes windows and walls; polishes metal work and cleans chalkboards.
- Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in preparing multi-purpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings.
- Assists in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment.
- Performs minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational. May occasionally perform routine ground and building maintenance functions.
- Performs other related duties as requested on a temporary basis.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work; tools and their uses and the ability to use them in minor maintenance work.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; make minor technical repairs; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- High School graduation or equivalent.
Essential Elements:
Print Job Duties:
- Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and seals floors; vacuums carpet, dusts, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; empties and cleans waste receptacles, including trash barrels; cleans restrooms, locker rooms and showers; washes windows and walls; polishes metal work and cleans chalkboards.
- Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in preparing multi-purpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings.
- Assists in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment.
- Performs minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational. May occasionally perform routine ground and building maintenance functions.
- Performs other related duties as requested on a temporary basis.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work; tools and their uses and the ability to use them in minor maintenance work.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; make minor technical repairs; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- High School graduation or equivalent.
Requirements / Qualifications
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- TB clearance Requirements / Qualifications
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- TB clearance Links Related To This Job California Credentialing Information Los Nietos Employment Opportunities View Other Job Desc.