Custodian I (HTe)

Custodian I - Point Loma Campus

Reports To: Facilities Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Full-time, Monday-Friday 1pm to 9:30pm


Regular/Temporary employee: Regular

Represented: Classified Union

Salary: Step 1 Hourly Framework, Range: $20.00 - $24.38. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Opening Date: 05/26/26

Application Closing Date: 06/29/26

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses.

Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles-equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design-that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!

HTH seeks a Custodian to maintain and ensure a clean and orderly environment for the students and staff.

JOB SUMMARY

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the classrooms, offices, and common areas of the school building to ensure a clean and orderly environment; essentially responsible for the internal and external appearance of the property. Custodians will also assist Maintenance Technicians with various projects and day porters with building cleaning duties, when requested.

Duties include:

• Clean miscellaneous exterior trash and debris and deposit them into waste receptacles

• Empty exterior trash and recycling receptacles at least 3 times daily, more if necessary

• Empty classroom and common area trash and recycling receptacles daily

• Remove trash and debris from all stairwells and hallways as necessary

• Ensure trash is placed in designated dumpsters

• Disinfect all high-touch and common areas of the school site daily

• Scrubbing, buffing, and steam clean floors

• Vacuum offices in school site 2 times a week

• Sweep all classrooms 3 times a week

• Clean countertops and desk surfaces 3 times a week

• Clean out staff kitchens monthly

• Request, restock, and maintain custodial supplies and equipment, as needed

• Secure facilities; including making rounds, locking doors, closing windows, and turning off lights

• Survey building and grounds for hazards and report findings to Supervisor

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

• Wear proper PPE at all times

The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:

• Commercial cleaning best practices

• Use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances

• Reliability and Punctuality

• Cooperation/Teamwork

• Ability to understand and follow simple and complex instructions

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) or one year of related work experience

• Ability to speak and understand English

BENEFITS:

This is full-time with benefits. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents.

APPLY TODAY!

If you fit the qualifications above and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!

To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application:

High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Open until filled.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.