Custodian - Multiple Roles Available

Impact you will have As a Custodian, you will manage facility operations, including cleaning and maintenance, in an efficient and safe manner to meet customer needs and support an enriching educational environment for our students, staff, and community. Custodians apply best practices to complete duties safely, on time, with a customer service mindset, and in alignment with district standards and procedures. More detailed job description at Who you are You are a dependable and detail-oriented professional who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for students, staff, and the community. You work efficiently, follow established procedures, and bring a customer service mindset to every task. You value teamwork, take initiative, and consistently uphold high standards of safety and cleanliness. Responsibilities Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, and common areas. Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces to maintain a healthy learning environment. Setting up and breaking down furniture, equipment, and spaces for events, meetings, and activities. Emptying and disposing of trash and recyclables according to district guidelines. Monitoring and reporting maintenance needs such as leaks, damage, or safety hazards. Ensuring safe use and storage of cleaning supplies and equipment in compliance with safety regulations. Securing facilities by locking doors, windows, and gates at the end of shifts. Collaborating with team members and site staff to support daily operations and respond to service requests promptly. Qualifications Completion of 12th grade or equivalent. Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position. Roles Available Gunderson High School and Castillero Middle School. 1.0 FTE – 40 hrs./week. 12 month. 2:30pm – 11:00pm. SB 848 Child Safety & Employment Disclosure Requirement Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (School Employee Misconduct/Child Abuse Prevention Act), applicants for employment with San José Unified are subject to enhanced child safety, training, and employment disclosure requirements. Under SB 848, schools are required to strengthen background vetting procedures and obtain employment history information related to allegations of egregious misconduct involving students. Former employers may be contacted to release records regarding substantiated findings of misconduct as permitted by law. Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding prior educational employment or relevant misconduct findings may result in disqualification from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer of employment. SB 848 also expands mandated reporter requirements and requires annual child abuse prevention training for employees and certain volunteers by July 1, 2026. All employees must comply with district-adopted child safety policies, including procedures for supervising and protecting students. San José Unified is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and will review all disclosures and employment records in accordance with state law. When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Note to internal applicants Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to. To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing. #J-18808-Ljbffr ReNEW Schools