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The Kern High School District

Head Custodian (2nd Shift)

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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

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Job Description

Openings as of 8/27/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 8/27/2026 Head Custodian (2nd Shift)
JobID:
16023
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/ Head Custodian Date Posted:
8/27/2026
Location:
South High School Date Available:
08/27/2026
Closing Date:
09/04/2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires knowledge of proper methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work; requirements for the maintenance of school buildings and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition; general mechanical principles applicable to the proper servicing of school facilities; safety requirements and precautions used in custodial/maintenance work. Must possess the skill to plan, assign, instruct and prioritize the work of others; performs custodial maintenance with skill and efficiency; operate all cleaning machines and equipment used by the District custodial staff; operate heating and ventilation equipment; safely use hand and power tools associated with gardening and grounds keeping work; communicate effectively in oral and written form; and understand and follow oral and written instructions independently; performs mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy. This position requires the ability to meet physical requirements for the performance of assigned duties. Two years of responsible experience in school custodial work is required.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE TRAINED AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT'S NEEDS WITH REGARDS TO ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID CLASS
"C"
CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE. MUST SUBMIT A CA DMV DRIVING RECORD WITH APPLICATION. A PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT. DUTIES OF POSITION
Plan, oversee, coordinate and assume responsibility for the cleaning and maintenance of an assigned high school site. Direct and review the work of a large custodial crew or crews and participate in custodial maintenance and cleaning functions as assigned. Employees in this class receive limited supervision from a Custodial Plant Supervisor within a framework of standard policies and procedures.
STARTING SALARY
$4,265.31 (monthly)
NUMBER OF MONTHS
12 (to begin as soon as possible)
NUMBER OF HOURS
8 (daily working hours 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/27/2026 10:39:43 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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