Substitute/Limited Term Custodian

Salary: $20.15 - $25.78 Hourly
Location : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 25-0148
Site/Dept: District-wide
Opening Date: 03/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Number of Working Months: N/A


Description
-PLEASE NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR SUBSTITUTE/LIMITED TERM CUSTODIAL POSITIONS. -THIS POSITION DOES NOT INCLUDE BENEFITS, AS IT IS A SUBSTITUTE/LIMITED TERM POSITION*
-Applications will be evaluated for minimum qualifications based on training and experience.
-Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the Poway Unified School District's Custodian written examination will be invited to interview for placement on an eligibility list for limited-term (substitute) assignments.
-Placement on the limited term (substitute) list does not qualify candidates for consideration for contracted positions.
BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of cleaning and custodial maintenance duties in assigned buildings and facilities.

Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Clean and sanitize restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeterias, gymnasiums, offices and related facilities; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed. E
Sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets. E
Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; remove and dispose of banners and posters; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building. E
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows; unclog drains and toilets. E
Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, steam cleaners and other equipment as assigned. E
Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events. E
Perform various custodial activities including replacing light bulbs and tubes, cleaning chalkboards and erasers and emptying pencil sharpeners. E
Raise and lower flags; unlock and lock doors and gates, assuring facilities are properly secured; set alarms as appropriate. E
Participate in thorough cleaning and restoration of a school plant during school vacation periods. E
Maintain routine records related to assigned activities. E
Communicate with District personnel to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
Perform minor maintenance and repair activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.


NOTE: At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:


KNOWLEDGE OF:
Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Operation of assigned custodial equipment.


ABILITY TO:
Learn the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
Work cooperatively with others.
Operate assigned custodial equipment.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Learn basic record-keeping techniques.
WORKING CONDITIONS:


ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to perform custodial duties.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects (50 lbs) as assigned by position.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Climbing ladders and working from heights.


HAZARDS:
Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.
Working on ladders.
Potential for contact with body fluids.
Working around and with machinery with moving parts.

In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.


The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability.
For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer,
Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District,
15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.

Benefits include:

• Retirement - CalPERS
• Holidays - 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
• Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
• Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
• Medical and Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
• Flexible Benefit Plan Options

For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at:
01


The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses may disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Please respond accurately and truthfully to all questions. Providing information that is found to be false or misleading may lead to disqualification from the selection process or, in instances where employment has commenced, may result in immediate termination. Please note: (*) Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process. (*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. (*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation. (*) I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below).
02


How many years of experience do you have performing custodial services such as cleaning, minor maintenance, and facility set up?Select "N/A" if not applicable.

• N/A
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03


Please describe your experience performing custodial services including, but not limited to, cleaning, minor maintenance, and/or facility set up.List "N/A" if not applicable.(Note: Any experience listed here MUST also be included in the work history of your application.)(Answering "See Application", "See Resume", or not providing a response may disqualify your application from further consideration.)
04


Check the box for each task you have work experience performing in a work environment:Check all boxes that apply.

• Clean floors/carpets (sweep, vacuum, mop)
• Spot clean and shampoo carpets
• Clean and sanitize restrooms
• Clean and sanitize offices
• Empty waste receptacles
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs
• Maintain routine records and inventory of supplies
• Secure facilities (lock and alarm doors and gates)
• Replace light bulbs
• Move and arrange furniture
• Clean windows

05


Check the box for each piece of equipment you have work experience operating:Check all boxes that apply.

• Vacuum
• Mop
• Small hand tools
• Buffer/scrubber
• Steam Cleaner
• Power Washer
• Blowers
• Power Tools

06


Please list any additional custodial training or related certifications you have obtained.List "N/A" if not applicable.
07


Please select the best answer below regarding Substitute Custodian and Pre-employment Processing with Poway Unified School District

• No, I have never been processed as a substitute custodian and do NOT wish to substitute IF approved
• No, I have not been processed as a substitute custodian. I would like to be processed as a substitute custodian IF approved
• Yes, I have been processed as a substitute custodian but have not worked within the last six (6) months
• Yes, I have been processed as a substitute custodian and have worked within the last six (6) months

Required Question