Custodian at San Jose Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
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. Our Custodians apply best practices to complete duties safely, on-time, with a customer service mindset, and in alignment with district standards and procedures. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/OperationsCustodian.
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SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
I. Custodian I
II. Definition
Under general supervision, to perform routine cleaning work in a school plant or installation, and do related work consistent with the job description.
III. Examples of Duties
Working from a prepared work schedule, sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile and wood floors; vacuums rugs and carpets in school plant offices and rooms; cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork and other equipment; washes windows; changes lights; sweeps walks and entrances; washes, scrubs, cleans and polishes metal work such as door panels and handrailings; empties and cleans waste containers; assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment; maintains equipment used in the course of work; performs special custodial work upon request of faculty members; reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards; assists in the cleaning of buildings during vacations; takes swim pool readings and makes necessary adjustments on occasions.
IV. Distinguishing Characteristics
Not applicable.
V. Employment Standards
A. Knowledge of:
Modern cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment;
The tools and basic practices of building routine maintenance work.
B. Ability to:
Meet the public tactfully and courteously and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships;
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
Perform heavy physical labor;
Read and understand directions in use of chemicals and solutions, especially those which could be dangerous to a person's health.
C. Education/Training/Experience:
Completion of 10th grade or equivalent or any combination of education, experience and training which meets or exceeds the standards of knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
D. Licenses/Certificates:
VI. Specific Qualifications
Date 7/85
Range 20a
Position Code CU1
JBD:yy
Requirements / Qualifications
Salary: $19.54/hr. The 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. Our Custodians apply best practices to complete duties safely, on-time, with a customer service mindset, and in alignment with district standards and procedures. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/OperationsCustodian. Who you are: An adaptable leader who has strong communication and coaching skills, attention to detail, and excellent time management skills. You work well independently and within a team, and have a commitment to customer service and safety. You have a desire to continuously improve and enjoy coaching and developing others
What you need for this position: Completion of 12th grade or equivalent Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position Roles currently available: Pioneer: 1.0 FTE - 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm 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 mherrera@sjusd.org.
Requirements / Qualifications
Salary: $19.54/hr. The 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. Our Custodians apply best practices to complete duties safely, on-time, with a customer service mindset, and in alignment with district standards and procedures. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/OperationsCustodian. Who you are: An adaptable leader who has strong communication and coaching skills, attention to detail, and excellent time management skills. You work well independently and within a team, and have a commitment to customer service and safety. You have a desire to continuously improve and enjoy coaching and developing others
What you need for this position: Completion of 12th grade or equivalent Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position Roles currently available: Pioneer: 1.0 FTE - 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm 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 mherrera@sjusd.org.
Comments and Other Information
Your benefits: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks!
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving nearly 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:
For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services, Darbi O'Connell at 408-535-6080 ext. 13212 (doconnell@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue,
San Jose, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Comments and Other Information
Your benefits: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks!
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving nearly 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:
For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services, Darbi O'Connell at 408-535-6080 ext. 13212 (doconnell@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue,
San Jose, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126