Custodian

Salary: $3,518.02 - $5,166.31 Monthly
Location : Menifee Valley 28237 La Piedra Rd, Menifee, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03403
Department: Facilities Maintenance & Operations
Division: Business Services
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Level: 11
Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To): 1- 14
Weekly Hours: 40
Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop): Sunday -Wednesday 9:00 pm - 6:30 am; Thursday 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Contract Length: 12 months
Occupational Group: Service/Maintenance
Position Type: R Regular
Categorically Funded: No
# of Positions: 1


JOB SUMMARY


We have an exciting opportunity for a Custodian position located at our campus in Menifee, CA .

Under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor or designee, the Custodian performs custodial duties and maintain campus classrooms, offices and restrooms and related areas in a neat, clean and sanitary manner. The incumbent participates in light maintenance and the occasional moving of furniture/equipment; provides excellent customer service; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with associates; and, maintains the highest level of confidentiality with any student or school information acquired.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position serves District-Wide; applicants may be assigned to any district facility. Work hours and worksite locations are subject to change depending on department needs.
• A six-month probationary period must be successfully completed before the selected candidate is considered a permanent employee of the district.
• This position is in the California School Employees Association bargaining unit. For more information, please visit their website:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Set, re-set and monitor security alarm systems as assigned; lock and unlock classrooms, offices, and other key access points; respond to emergency situations according to established procedures
• Assist the team with the establishment of work schedules and methods for providing custodial services to the District; assure coverage of duties during assigned work hours
• Assist in and participate in training, assign and provide work direction and provide guidance to assigned personnel on cleaning techniques and the proper use of equipment; assure and awareness of all safety issues, promptly reporting areas of concern
• Assure proper care and use of equipment and materials; assure required supplies are available and equipment is in good working order; issue supplies to staff and assure proper storage
• Identify and report building maintenance problems; assure that work orders are prepared and completed; report unusual problems or difficulties to supervisor
• Identify special work projects; inspect work in progress and upon completion assure that work is performed in compliance with instructions, meeting quality standards
• Promptly remove graffiti; paint and provide touch-up as necessary
• Clean/disinfect restrooms; clean and replace trash liners, refill dispensers, dust and mop floors, wash mirrors and faucets, clean under sinks and wash restroom walls
• Vacuum, shampoo and remove stains from carpets
• Clean tabletops; windows; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; wash and spot clean walls, plumbing fixtures, window coverings, and related items
• Sweep patios, sidewalks, clean classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas
• Remove cobwebs, clean water fountains, change light bulbs
• Strip and wax floors, service gym floor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of:

• Cleaning methods, materials, chemicals and equipment specific to higher education institutions
• Safety and sanitation measures
• Effective leadership skills gained through successful experience, on-the-job training or formal training

The incumbent must possess the skills to:

• Use non-powered hand tools, ladders, buffers, floor cleaning machines, and special cleaning solvents
• Work effectively as a team member
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain documentation and records
• Handle multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities based on customer needs

The incumbent must possess the ability to:

• Perform heavy manual labor, including lifting over 30 pounds on a frequent basis
• Work in physically uncomfortable and unclean areas
• Learn schedules and special procedures
• Read, write and speak English sufficiently to carry out oral/written instructions, read/understand/follow label directions/warnings on cleaning supplies, and maintain records
• Work with minimal supervision throughout the assigned shift and cleaning area
• Observe and use safe working conditions
• Ability to provide on-the-job training
• Analyze situations and take effective actions
• Plan and organize work schedules
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A high school diploma or GED; AND
2. Two (2) years of custodial/janitorial or building maintenance work experience; AND
3. Read, write and speak English sufficiently to carry out oral/written instructions and to read/understand/follow directions, label warnings, etc.; AND
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

***To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered***

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 60-days of hire, a valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District.
   • If selected, employment commencement is contingent upon successful enrollment in the District's DMV Pull Program. Employees enrolled in the DMV Pull Program MUST continuously maintain a driving record that meets District requirements set forth in the current policy as it relates to allowable types of infractions and points.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two (2) years of professional supervisory or lead experience
2. Three (3) years of professional custodial or janitorial experience
3. Custodial experience that includes minor building and equipment maintenance
4. Professional experience working in an education setting (K-12, College, University, or private) utilizing cleaning equipment, materials, and methods specific to these institutions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work environment varies based on the demands and needs during each day which will include indoor and outdoor walking and standing. Sitting in an office or a meeting. Work is performed primarily indoors. May require travel from site to site and withstand constant exposure to year-round climate conditions. Walk the grounds on foot or with a District vehicle.

Physical: Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an indoor and outdoor setting and travel from site to site; to stand or sit for extended periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to lift or move 50 to 70 pounds frequently; and to verbally communicate to exchange information in person, via the radio and on the telephone.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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BENEFITS DEPEND ON JOB CLASSIFICATION:

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