CUSTODIAN II

Salary : $4,414.00 - $5,711.00 Monthly
Location : Walnut Valley Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 621030
Department: Maintenance Operations
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 4:00 PM Pacific


Description
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

PLEASE REVIEW JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS BELOW BEFORE APPLYING

We have one opening for a 12-month, 8-hour Custodian II position. The work hours are 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

BASIC FUNCTION
Under general supervision of a site administrator, a School Operations Manager, the Director of Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Facilities Development or designee, to lead the work of, and to participate in, custodial and routine maintenance functions and activities; to perform general custodial functions in maintaining equipment, special purpose facilities; buildings, offices, and adjacent ground areas in a clean, neat, orderly, safe, and secure manner; and to do other related work as required. Incumbents in this classification provide clean and sanitary facilities for students, staff and the public, which directly supports learning.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Assists in the planning, organizing, and leading of custodial and routine maintenance functional activities in accordance with a predetermined work schedule
• Inspects and reviews the work of a custodial work crew, and provides assistance and direction as necessary
• Inspects equipment and grounds for safety and health problems and reports hazards or needed repairs
• Prepare and submit monthly safety report
• May assist at elementary and middle schools in the setup, arrangement, and operation of special purpose equipment, such as stage lighting panels, curtain operation, set arrangements and other similar functions
• May lead and participate in the preparation of athletic fields and the setup of physical education equipment
• Prepares supply, material and equipment requests in maintaining an adequate operational inventory
• Performs routine maintenance and preventative maintenance functions, including equipment adjustments, lubrication and simple part replacement
• Receives and distributes supplies and equipment at the site
• Assists in the planning and conduct of orientation and in-service training programs
• Assists in the maintenance of custodial operational records and custodial personnel time reports
• Performs the essential functions of the Custodian I job classification in addition to the job functions described above for the Custodian II job classification
• Provides, when requested by supervisor, technical input regarding day-to-day activities of Custodian I's for the supervisor's use in preparing the performance appraisals of custodial personnel
• Participates in setting up and cleaning the football stadium and setting up for annual graduation ceremonies for assignments at high schools
• May respond to alarms to provide initial situation assessment, report problems and request additional assistance and/or investigation to resolve issues (e.g., flooding, broken windows fires, vandalism, etc.)
• Performs other duties related to the class as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skill to:
• Use the tools, cleaning materials, equipment and safety gear commonly utilized in the cleaning and maintenance of classrooms, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, offices and similar spaces (e.g., goggles, gloves, breathing masks, brooms, mops, buckets, buffers, vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, gym floor cleaning machine, step-ladders, gas-powered leaf blower, window squeegee, screwdriver, power drill, pliers, scrapers, etc.)
Knowledge of:
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining a variety of surfaces, equipment and furniture
• Advanced and general custodial work and custodial operations
• Procedures and techniques for planning, organizing, and scheduling the work of custodial personnel
• Safe practices and working methods pertaining to cleaning and maintenance activities, including for blood-borne pathogens
Ability to:
• Organize and effectively maintain work schedules; lead and motivate custodial personnel to accomplish assigned tasks
• Perform medium to moderately heavy manual work activities
• Stand and walk during most of the work shift
• Assist in the training and orientation of new custodial personnel
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Work courteously and tactfully with co-workers, students, public and parents and promote team building and a positive work environment
• Adapt easily to work assignments, additional priorities and new procedures
• Receive constructive criticism and modify work appropriately
• Read instructions, research job-related information and write simple reports and status updates
• Work without close monitoring and meet deadlines
• Prioritize and identify needs and solve problems independently as appropriate
• Suggest procedural improvements to supervisor as appropriate
• Handle difficult situations skillfully using good judgment
• Maintain high level of professionalism and positive customer service in keeping the needs of customers a top priority
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, equipment and safety gear
• Adhere to safe working practices, procedures and protocols, such as when working with hazardous materials such as cleaning chemicals, and in cleaning situations where blood-borne pathogens may be present (e.g., cuts, vomit, fecal matter)
• Work in both hot and cold weather conditions, indoors and outdoors

Typical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in custodial and maintenance work, preferably in a school setting.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of High School.


LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT
• Possession of a valid California Class C or higher Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required of positions that are assigned to travel among sites.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
• Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier is required for positions that are assigned to travel among sites. Must receive two (2) hours of asbestos awareness training within the first 60 days of employment. Federal law requires that employees receive additional asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) training if they work in areas in which asbestos building materials may be disturbed. The District provides this training.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Persons performing service in this position classification will be expected to perform heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time occasionally and with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The work may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs, ramps and slopes, and will involve walking or standing for extended periods. If someone can do heavy work, it is deemed that he or she can also do medium, light, and sedentary work. (Per the Code of Federal Regulations - Section 404.1567 "Physical Exertion Requirements")

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS :

• An employment application and job description can be obtained either ONLINE at or at the District Office. If you need assistance, please call Daniel Palma, Human Resources Specialist at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Permanent employees, who work in this classification and are interested in one of the current openings, may submit a Request to Transfer Form with the Division of Human Resources. Human Resources must receive the transfer request prior to the application deadline.
• When completing the work experience information on the application, please refer to the job requirements and qualifications, listed on the job description (a complete job description can be found on the website: or at the District Office.). Describe in detail the job duties and responsibilities from ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE which will QUALIFY you for this position.
• Qualified applicants, who meet the minimum qualifications, will participate in a written examination and technical oral interview, which will demonstrate the required knowledge and skill for this classification. The weight percentage of the examination and interview will be 50/50. Those applicants who receive a passing score on the written exam and oral interview will be placed on an Eligibility List. The top three ranks of candidates on the Eligibility List, who are ready, willing and able to accept the position, will be invited to the Final Selection Interview with the hiring authority.
• Current classified employees are eligible to hold an additional position based on the needs of the District and must be approved by the Human Resources Director.

REVIEW JOB DESCRIPTION: It is the responsibility of the applicant to review this classification's job description, which is available online at or at the District Office. The job description explains in detail the physical demands, skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential job functions for this position.

BENEFITS : Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per contract or Commission Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits. Employees working less than full-time, but a minimum of four hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned work hours for major medical insurance benefits. The District does not offer a package of insurance benefits to employees working less than four hours per day. The District provides life insurance for employees who work a minimum of 3 hours. In addition, the District offers a retirement plan which uses joint employee and employer contributions.

ACCOMMODATIONS : Individuals with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the examination process. To make this request; please contact the Division of Human Resources at the time the application is submitted. Candidates may be required to provide documentation supporting the need for the accommodation.

VETERAN PREFERENCE (for entry-level positions only) : Veterans who have been honorably discharged after 30 days or more of service during time of war or national emergency will receive an additional 5 points which will be added to the passing score. Disabled veterans receive 10 points. Any applicant who claims veteran's credit must submit DD Form 214 at the time the employment application is submitted. Failure to submit DD Form 214 at the time of application shall result in no veteran's credits being considered or added to any passing score.


PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED:
Per Board Policy 4112.4/4212.4/4312.4, the cost of pre-employment examinations shall be paid by the applicant.
Fingerprinting: Employees will be charged for processing their fingerprints at the time they are hired. The fingerprints are used to complete a confidential background investigation. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Physical Examination: Newly hired employees must pass a qualifying Medical examination given by a District-appointed physician, which includes testing for illegal controlled substances.

Tuberculosis Exam: Newly hired employees must submit a Mantoux Skin screening and certificate of completion within the past 60 days that indicates freedom from active tuberculosis.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Of 1986: An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form.


We are an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer as mandated by Section 504 of the Office of Civil Rights.
BENEFITS: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per contract or Commission Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits. Employees working less than full-time, but a minimum of four hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned work hours for major medical insurance benefits. The District does not offer a package of insurance benefits to employees working less than four hours per day. The District provides life insurance for employees who work a minimum of 3 hours. In addition, the District offers a retirement plan which uses joint employee and employer contributions.

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