Day Porter (Day Custodian) - General Application

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Facilities Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Full-time

Regular/Temporary employee: Regular

Represented: Classified Union

Salary: Step 2 Hourly Framework, Range: $25.59 - $29.00. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Opening Date: 05/26/26

Application Closing Date: 06/29/26

ABOUT HIGH TECH HIGH:

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public project‐based charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of fourteen charter schools serving approximately 6,200 students in grades K‐12 across four campuses (Point Loma, Clairemont, North County, and Chula Vista). The HTH organization also includes a comprehensive adult learning environment including a Teacher Credentialing Program and the High Tech High Graduate School of Education, offering professional development opportunities serving national and international educators.

JOB FUNCTION/ DESCRIPTION:

Maintain common areas of school buildings to ensure a clean and orderly environment for K‐12 students. Day Porters assist maintenance technicians with various projects and custodians with building cleaning duties, when requested. Landscaping duties depending on the campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean miscellaneous exterior trash and debris into waste receptacles

• Empty trash and recycling from exterior receptacles 3 times daily, or more if needed

• Take trash to designated dumpsters

• Power wash exterior walkways

• Power wash lunch tables

• Use blower to collect and remove debris from exterior areas

• Graffiti removal

• Emergency clean up - student accidents in restroom or elsewhere

• Unload delivery trucks

• Run floor scrubbing and steam cleaning machines

• Move tables, chairs, and stage components for event set ups

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Operate machinery, hand trucks, and dollies

• Perform difficult and complex maintenance tasks

• Perform activities within a schedule, maintain regular attendance and be punctual

• Take direction and understand simple and complex instructions

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum high school diploma or one year of related experience

SALARY:

$20.00 - $27.89/hour. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents. Great pension benefits that include CalPERS Retirement. 

CLEARANCES:

TB Clearance and Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Environment: Indoor and outdoor setting

• Physical Abilities:

Standing or walking for extended periods of time,

Hearing to carry out oral instructions,

Seeing to safely operate machinery,

Ensure areas are thoroughly cleaned and carry out written instructions,

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment,

Performing repetitive tasks in standing, sitting or kneeling position,

Climbing ladders,

Pushing heavy chair and table carts frequently,

Lifting objects from 1 – 10 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds.

An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. HTH is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of HTH to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

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