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Equipment Operator - Substitute Position (Posting #3791)

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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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Job Description

Equipment Operator
  • Substitute Position (Posting #3791) at San Mateo Union High School District Print Application Deadline 9/18/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/3/2026 Contact Brad Barncord Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $40.
42 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info 2026-27
CSEA Salary Schedule:
Range 137, Step A
  • $40.
42 per hour Length of Work Year As needed basis, 7.5 hours per day
Employment Type Temporary Location:
District Office
  • Maintenance Job Summary Job Summary Under general supervision, operate a variety of motorize mechanical equipment and vehicles used in performing maintenance work; assist in performing grounds keeping work; and perform related duties as assigned by the Maintenance and Operations officer.
View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Cover Letter Resume Valid CPR and First Aid Certification Qualifications
  • Education/Training Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.
  • Three (3) years of experience operating heavy grounds maintenance equipment and grounds keeping experience.
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Resume Valid CPR and First Aid Certification Qualifications
  • Education/Training Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.
  • Three (3) years of experience operating heavy grounds maintenance equipment and grounds keeping experience.
Comments and Other Information
SMUHSD EQUITY VISION
Vision:
All students will learn in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that validates, respects and honors their unique backgrounds, interests and identities.
Mission:
We will continually identify, disrupt and eliminate institutional biases and barriers to ensure that all students have the skills and knowledge to thrive physically, emotionally, and academically.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
San Mateo Union High School District is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMUHSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our Nondiscrimination in Employment policy. Please see the attached job description or the District website at www.smuhsd.org under Human Resources-Job Postings to view the District's Racial Equity Policy and Regulation as follows:
    BP0415.1
    Racial Equity
      AR0415.1
      Racial Equity
      • Equity Flyer
      TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
      The District's Administration Regulation (AR) 4119.1/4219.12/4319.12
      • Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures apply to allegations of sexual harassment involving job applicants.
      The District designates the following individual(s) as the responsible employee(s) to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in accordance with
      AR 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12
      • Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures, as well as to oversee, investigate, and resolve sexual harassment complaints processed under the District's AR 4030
      • Nondiscrimination in Employment.
      The Title IX Coordinator(s)/Compliance Officer(s) may be contacted at: > Kirk Black, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources and Student Services kblack@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2209 > Sheliah Burnette, Director of Student Services sburnette@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2258
      Office Address:
      650 N. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94401
      Telephone:
      (650) 558-2299 Comments and Other Information
      SMUHSD EQUITY VISION
      Vision:
      All students will learn in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that validates, respects and honors their unique backgrounds, interests and identities.
      Mission:
      We will continually identify, disrupt and eliminate institutional biases and barriers to ensure that all students have the skills and knowledge to thrive physically, emotionally, and academically.
      EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
      San Mateo Union High School District is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMUHSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our Nondiscrimination in Employment policy. Please see the attached job description or the District website at www.smuhsd.org under Human Resources-Job Postings to view the District's Racial Equity Policy and Regulation as follows:
        BP0415.1
        Racial Equity
          AR0415.1
          Racial Equity
          • Equity Flyer
          TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
          The District's Administration Regulation (AR) 4119.1/4219.12/4319.12
          • Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures apply to allegations of sexual harassment involving job applicants.
          The District designates the following individual(s) as the responsible employee(s) to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in accordance with
          AR 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12
          • Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures, as well as to oversee, investigate, and resolve sexual harassment complaints processed under the District's AR 4030
          • Nondiscrimination in Employment.
          The Title IX Coordinator(s)/Compliance Officer(s) may be contacted at: > Kirk Black, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources and Student Services kblack@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2209 > Sheliah Burnette, Director of Student Services sburnette@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2258
          Office Address:
          650 N. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94401
          Telephone:
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