Maintenance Custodian

Salary : $4,000.26 - $4,748.46 Monthly
Location : Valencia High School, CA
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 26-MCSN-001
Department: Maintenance and Operations
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 4:00 PM Pacific


Summary

Salary: Range 160
Refer to salary schedule

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, performs a variety of routine maintenance and minor repair on buildings, equipment and furnishings at a school site. Performs emergency repairs on irrigation systems and participates in custodial duties as necessary.

The Maintenance Custodian performs semi-skilled activities, requiring experience, competency and physical abilities in connection with various custodial functions and trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and painting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance and minor repair on buildings, equipment and furnishings.
• Performs emergency repairs on irrigation system.
• Replaces electrical fuses, incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes, switches and receptacles.
• Repairs leaking faucets, urinals and toilet bowls. Cleans, drains and removes obstructions from lines, pumps, urinals, toilet bowls and drinking fountains.
• Performs minimum or temporary repairs to windows, doors or other portions of buildings.
• Repairs handrails, dry-wall, floor tile, ceiling tile, door closers, doors, roll up doors and bleachers.
• Constructs a variety of items such as chair-rails, furniture carts, picture frames and signs.
• Installs, repairs and replaces classroom aids including white boards and projector screens.
• Maintains and repairs appliances such as vacuums and kitchen appliances including coolers, ovens, warmers and exhaust fans.
• Prepares various surfaces for painting. Applies paint to interiors and exteriors of buildings as needed. Removes paint and graffiti.
• Installs, repairs and replaces fixtures including paper towel and toilet paper dispensers.
• Replaces air filters according to established schedule. Sets thermostats and timers.
• Move, arrange, transport and deliver various packages, materials or equipment within the school site.
• Assists with set-up and cleaning of facilities for special events.
• Works from verbal and written instructions and work orders.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools including saws, drills, grinders, routers and paint sprayers.
• Communicates with District personnel and/or outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Maintains work areas, equipment and tools in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Performs custodial duties as needed including cleaning of classrooms, corridors, lockers areas, restrooms or recreational facilities.
• Maintains required records and reports related to work orders, materials and assigned activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in building, grounds maintenance and construction.
• Basic carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, painting, plumbing and lock-and-key practices.
• Safe work practices and OSHA standards for school maintenance and safety procedures.
• Uses and purposes of hand and power tools and equipment used in construction and general maintenance.
• Modern cleaning methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of and skill at using a computer to access email and common office productivity and/or order processing software to access work related information.
• Sufficient math skills to make measurements.
• Sufficient human relations skills to work as part of a team and convey technical information to and from co-workers and District staff.

Abilities

• Perform basic carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, painting and plumbing work.
• Maintain productive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Apply effective reasoning to identify problems, apply sound judgment and solve practical problems.
• Operate a vehicle to conduct work.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Observe safe work practices and handle hazardous materials according to accepted procedures.
• Complete training within a reasonable time in handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, asbestos awareness, OSHA standards, and blood borne pathogens.

Physical Abilities

• Function indoors in a shop environment and/or outdoors in the field engaged in work of primarily an active nature.
• Ambulatory ability to walk and carry tools and apparatus for 400 yards.
• Sufficient strength and agility to lift, load, move, push and pull objects of heavy weight (up to 70 pounds).
• Hand and finger dexterity to operate specialized equipment and tools.
• Balance to work above ground.
• Climb (e.g. ladders and poles), stoop, bend, crawl, kneel, stoop and crouch on a regular basis.
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Work in extreme temperature conditions.
• Visual acuity to read and observe diagrams, manuals, work conditions, and perform repairs.
• Auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in general maintenance and experience with modern cleaning methods and procedures.

Licenses and Certificates
Valid California driver's license.

Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor, handling of materials, risk of electrical shock and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least one year of experience in general maintenance and experience with modern cleaning methods and procedures? (Please describe your experience in your application.)

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have, or can you obtain a valid California driver's license prior to employment?

• Yes
• No

04


Are you able to perform all of the job duties outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

05


I verify that all of the answers I have provided are truthful and an accurate representation of my education and experience. I understand that at any time during the selection process, I may be required to provide proof of my education, experience, and any relevant certifications. Failure to provide documentation or failure to answer these questions honestly will result in the disqualification of my application. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

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