CUSTODIAN I

Salary : $4,173.00 - $5,415.00 Monthly
Location : Walnut Valley Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 621040
Department: Maintenance Operations
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026 4:00 PM Pacific


Description
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

PLEASE REVIEW JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS BELOW BEFORE APPLYING
We currently have 2 openings for a 12-month Custodian I position. One 8-hour custodian at Castle Rock Elementary with work hours 2:00pm - 10:30pm, Monday through Friday. One 6-hour position at South Pointe Middle School with work hours 2:00pm - 8:30pm, Monday through Friday.

BASIC FUNCTION
Under general supervision of a site administrator, School Operations Manager, the Director of Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Facilities or designee, to maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner following a predetermined schedule; to provide set-ups and support for special events or meetings; to respond to unexpected and emergency clean-ups; and to do other related work as required. Incumbents in this classification provide, in accordance with standards, clean and sanitary facilities for students, staff and the public, which directly supports learning.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, buffs, and seals floors
• Vacuums rugs and carpets
• Dusts, washes, polishes, and disinfects in accordance with standards, furniture, student desks, tables, chairs and facility woodwork
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles, including trash barrels, and transfers contents to site's dumpsters
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms daily; may clean and disinfect locker rooms and showers when directed
• Custodian I assigned to kitchens, or to classrooms with kitchens, may clean food containers, utensils, grill vents and air vent surfaces
• Washes windows and walls, polishes metalwork and cleans writing surfaces
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in preparing and setting up multipurpose rooms or classrooms for scheduled and last-minute special events or meetings
• Replaces light bulbs and lighting tubes
• Cleans window coverings and blinds
• Picks up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, flower beds, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities
• Sweeps concrete and asphalt surfaces adjacent to the school buildings
• Performs emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness
• May raise and lower flags, lock and unlock gates and doors, and -arm/disarm security systems
• Assists in the program to inspect and update fire extinguishers
• Assists in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment
• May perform minor maintenance tasks (e.g., tighten hardware on furniture, wall-mounted electric face plates, adjust chair and table levelers, lubricate door hinges, plunge clogged toilets/sinks, rehang various lightweight, detachable or free-standing classroom teaching aids) in keeping assigned areas safe and operational
• May occasionally perform routine ground maintenance functions (e.g., picking up trash, sweeping and leaf blowing at sidewalks, doorways and exterior walls of buildings)
• Participates in setting up and cleaning the football stadium and setting up for annual graduation ceremonies for assignments at high schools
• Pressure washes lunch tables and exterior floors; clears areas with visible insects (e.g., spider cobwebs, ant trails, etc.)
• Prepare and submit monthly safety report
• May responds 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.)
• Assists in reporting and preventing facility vandalism
• Performs other related duties 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:

• Basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques
• Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment
• Safe working methods and procedures, including for blood-borne pathogens

Ability to:

• Learn the schedules, procedures and materials used in custodial work
• Perform medium to moderately heavy manual work activities
• Stand and walk during most of the work shift
• Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, equipment and safety gear
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Work courteously and tactfully with co-workers, public, pupils and parents and promotes team building and a positive work environment
• Adapt easily to work assignments, additional priorities, and new procedures
• Receive constructive criticism and modify work appropriately
• Work without close monitoring and meet deadlines
• Work alone days or nights for all or a portion of the scheduled shift
• Identify needs and solve problems independently as appropriate
• Suggest procedural improvements to supervisor as appropriate
• Handle skillfully difficult situations using good judgment
• 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
• Maintain high level of professionalism and positive customer service in keeping the needs of customers a top priority

Typical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Experience:
Six (6) months of experience involved with the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities.
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.

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.
• The eligibility list will be certified for a period of six months. It will be used to fill current substitute and future permanent openings.

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.
Certificate Renewal: For positions requiring a valid First Aid and/or CPR certification, candidates must maintain a current status through their date of hire. If the certification expires prior to the start of the assignment, the candidate is responsible for renewing it before their first day. Throughout employment, it is the employee's responsibility to maintain any required certification and ensure that it remains current and valid.

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.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page:
01


How much experience do you have in caring for and cleaning buildings and facilities?

• Less than 6 months of experience
• More than 6 months, but less than 1 year experience
• More than one year experience

02


What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• I have not completed High School or its equivalent (GED)
• High School or its equivalent (GED)
• Associates Degree or higher

03


Have you included at least two (2) supervisor-level references in your application? Please note, applications that do not include at least two may be removed from consideration since reference checks must be completed prior to any offer of employment.

• Yes
• No

Required Question