Custodian I/ Food Service/ 4 Hrs. Per Day

Job Summary

Do you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces where students can thrive?


Are you someone who notices the details others miss, and takes action without being asked?


We're looking for a reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Custodian to support our Food Services team, because behind every great meal program is a clean, organized environment that makes it all possible.


Why This Role Matters


This isn't "just cleaning."
This is about supporting student health, dignity, and daily experience.


You'll play a key role in ensuring our kitchens, cafeterias, and food prep areas meet the highest standards, so students can focus on learning, not worrying about their environment.


What You'll Do
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe food service areas
- Support kitchen and cafeteria cleanliness during and after meal service
- Follow health and safety standards with precision
- Take initiative to identify and resolve cleanliness or maintenance needs
- Be a dependable team player who contributes to a positive culture


What We're Looking For


- Strong attention to detail, you see what others don't
- elf-motivated and dependable. you get it done without being asked twice
- Ability to follow directions while also being a proactive problem solver
- Pride in your work and respect for the environment you maintain
- Commitment to supporting students and staff in a meaningful way


Position Details


Hours: 4 hours per day
Location: Assigned Food Services site within Paradise Unified


Why Join Us?


At Paradise Unified, we're not just filling positions, we're building a team that believes in:


- Supporting one another
- Taking pride in our work
- Creating environments where students feel safe, respected, and ready to learn


All qualified applicants will be asked to come in to the district office to take a written assessment prior to being considered for an interview. INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH and this


Job Description / Essential Elements:


PARADISE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: CUSTODIAN I Range 17

Position Purpose:

To perform general cleaning and custodial functions as the night custodian at assigned school site and to maintain security of assigned school buildings, facilities and related areas. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of well-defined policies and procedures. Employees in this job class exercise responsibility for the general cleanliness of assigned areas within the assigned school site and perform custodial duties at the entry level.

Supervisor : School Principal

Essential Job Duties :

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

1. Performs general janitorial, cleaning and custodial functions at assigned school site.

2. Cleans classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, gymnasiums, offices and related school facilities.

3. Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile and wood floors.

4. Vacuums and shampoos rugs and carpets.

5. Dusts furniture; empties and cleans trash receptacles.

6. Cleans walls, furniture, windows, woodwork, chalkboards, lockers and other equipment.

7. Cleans door and window glass and drinking fountains.

8. Replaces light bulbs.

9. Picks up papers and debris; cleans walkways and entrances.

1. Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor cleaning and polishing machines, scrubbers, etc.
2. Ensures security of assigned areas; locks and unlocks doors, windows and gates; turns security alarms on/off.
3. Assists in the set up and arrangement of furniture and facilities for assemblies, meetings, and special events upon request to include arranging chairs, desks, equipment, etc.
4. Observes and reports the need for maintenance repairs.
5. Maintains equipment used in custodial work.
6. Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards.
7. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability :

Knowledge of :

• Modern cleaning methods, materials, tools and equipment.
• Safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in janitorial and custodial work.

Skill and Ability to :

• Read and write at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Effectively communicate in both oral and written forms.
• Safely use and apply custodial cleaning agents, equipment and materials.
• Effectively maintain the security of assigned areas.

Skill and Ability to :

• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Training and Experience :

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: read and write at a level sufficient to perform required duties.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

In order to perform this job successfully an individual must meet the physical requirements necessary to complete the essential job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Require the ability to stand for long periods.
• Require the ability to walk long distances.
• Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 75 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
• May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances.
• May be required to wear protective apparel including goggles, face protectors, aprons, shoes and oxygen breathing apparatus.
• May be required to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Board Approved 3/16/99 Custod1

Requirements / Qualifications