Custodian at Nuview Union School District Print Application Deadline 9/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/15/2026 Contact Cynthia Hernandez Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $24.22
41 Per Hour Length of Work Year 8 hours/234 days Employment Type Full Time Job Description /
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DEFINITION
Positions are under the supervision of the site administrator. Incumbents are assigned responsibilities for cleaning of a school site and/or district facility to be kept at a high standard of cleanliness and safe operating condition so that full educational use can be made at all times.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under supervision of site administrator, keeps assigned school facilities, sanitary, safe and orderly; does special cleaning periodically or as required; and performs job related duties as required. Daily assigned cleaning and disinfecting may include classrooms, restrooms, kitchens, gymnasiums, MPR, offices/staff lounges, lobbies, locker rooms, weight room, exercise room, libraries, entry ways, lunch areas, and common interior areas.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive: Sweeps, dusts, mops, strips, seals, scrubs, waxes, and cleans floors, including surfaces of many types; vacuums and shampoos rugs and carpets; dusts, cleans, waxes and polishes woodwork, furniture and shelves; cleans walls, floors, whiteboards, desks, tables, chairs, and equipment; disinfects areas as required; cleans and disinfects kitchens, gyms/MPR, weight rooms, showers, restrooms, and locker rooms; removes webs, dirt, and other debris from inside and outside of buildings; polishes metal works; replenishes toilet paper, soap, and other supplies; cleans windows inside and outside moves and adjusts site based furniture or equipment for special activities, and as needed; assists school personnel with heavy objects; inspects buildings for broken or defective equipment; reports the need for, or makes minor repairs on furniture and equipment; cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs; empties and cleans waste receptacle and disposes of trash; power washes buildings and windows as needed; sweep and power wash walkways and lunch areas, as needed; unlocks and locks doors, windows, and gates; raise and lower flags; assists in maintaining safe buildings and equipment and reports safety hazards; maintains tight security on school property; checks and reports unauthorized personnel in and around school buildings; drives vehicles such as utility cart or golf carts, as necessary to transport equipment, printed material, furniture, supplies, etc. on site; operates and maintains cleaning equipment; participates in deep cleaning of facilities during non student/school recess periods; may perform minor painting projects; inventory and maintain adequate supply levels; secures campus and sets alarms each night before leaving; performs other job related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
? cleaning methods and schedules used in custodial work; ? cleaning materials such as soap, solvents, disinfectants, detergents and waxes; ? safe work practices standards for safe use of chemicals, and equipment, including knowledge of material safety data sheets; ? safety practices applied to custodial work; ? custodial equipment, its care and maintenance requirements.
ABILITY TO
? operate custodial equipment with skill and efficiency; ? perform minor maintenance of equipment, furniture, and buildings; ? follow written and oral instruction and schedules; ? work cooperatively with others; ? lift and move heavy items; ? climb and work from ladders; ? maintain the security of toxic materials; ? work independently with minimal supervision.
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
Heavy work, i.e pushing, and/or pulling up to approximately 100 pounds. Job may call for lifting and/or carrying up to 100 pounds with assistance. With frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work requires standing and walking for prolonged periods.
Education, Training, and Experience:
? Custodial experience is preferred; ? Must have high school diploma or GED; ? Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to perform the duties assigned. Licenses and Certifications ? Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required. ? Clean driving record with the DMV. ? Insurability by District liability insurance carrier is required. Requirements /
Qualifications Education, Training, and Experience:
- Custodial experience is preferred;
- Must have high school diploma or GED;
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to perform the duties assigned. Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.
- Clean driving record with the DMV.
- Insurability by District liability insurance carrier is required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Submit a Nuview Union School District application through edjoin.org
- Submit a current resume
- Submit three (3) current letters of recommendation Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Requirements /
Qualifications Education, Training, and Experience:
- Custodial experience is preferred;
- Must have high school diploma or GED;
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to perform the duties assigned. Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.
- Clean driving record with the DMV.
- Insurability by District liability insurance carrier is required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Submit a Nuview Union School District application through edjoin.org
- Submit a current resume
- Submit three (3) current letters of recommendation Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Comments and Other Information
TESTING DATE
Applicants will be notified of the testing date. Comments and Other Information
TESTING DATE
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