Custodian (Substitute) at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
Job Summary
**This is a limited term position. There are no benefits assigned to this position.**
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The Custodian provides custodial service for assigned areas and buildings; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and performing minor building maintenance work. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: Winton & SPaS Sites TYPICAL DUTIES: Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment. Communicates using a variety of tools (e.g. email, phone, work orders, verbally, memos, two-way radios, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities, resolving issues and conflicts and exchanging information. Operates a variety of machinery and tools (e.g. shampooers, scrubbers, buffers, waxers, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating the cleanliness and sanitation of the building. Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. unlocking doors, attending to alarms, responding to site needs; etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free. Replenishes supplies and dispensers (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use. Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
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Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The Custodian provides custodial service for assigned areas and buildings; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and performing minor building maintenance work. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: Winton & SPaS Sites TYPICAL DUTIES: Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment. Communicates using a variety of tools (e.g. email, phone, work orders, verbally, memos, two-way radios, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities, resolving issues and conflicts and exchanging information. Operates a variety of machinery and tools (e.g. shampooers, scrubbers, buffers, waxers, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating the cleanliness and sanitation of the building. Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. unlocking doors, attending to alarms, responding to site needs; etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free. Replenishes supplies and dispensers (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use. Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
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Comments and Other Information
This position will primarily be working hours during our evening/night operations, which may vary between shifts starting at 11 AM and ending at 8 PM, with no shift lasting longer than 7.5 hours per day. Flexibility is required as shifts may occasionally be adjusted to include daytime hours for special events, deep cleaning periods, or department needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year of custodian or equivalent experience preferred. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling (up to 50 pounds).
Equivalency: Any combination of education, training, and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications.
SCREENINGS WILL BE HELD WEEKLY EVERY WEDNESDAY
The following application materials are required:
1. Completed EdJoin Online Application. Incomplete EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted.
APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email or phone. We reserve the right to make changes to any of the announced components.
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review……………………………………………………………………………..PASS/FAIL
2. Written Examination………………………………………………….............…...........................N/A
3. Final Interview……….........................………….…......................................................... PASS/FAIL
Comments and Other Information
This position will primarily be working hours during our evening/night operations, which may vary between shifts starting at 11 AM and ending at 8 PM, with no shift lasting longer than 7.5 hours per day. Flexibility is required as shifts may occasionally be adjusted to include daytime hours for special events, deep cleaning periods, or department needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year of custodian or equivalent experience preferred. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling (up to 50 pounds).
Equivalency: Any combination of education, training, and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications.
SCREENINGS WILL BE HELD WEEKLY EVERY WEDNESDAY
The following application materials are required:
1. Completed EdJoin Online Application. Incomplete EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted.
APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email or phone. We reserve the right to make changes to any of the announced components.
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review……………………………………………………………………………..PASS/FAIL
2. Written Examination………………………………………………….............…...........................N/A
3. Final Interview……….........................………….…......................................................... PASS/FAIL
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
1/12/2026
Contact
Dean Reconose
5106704134
5106704134
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$28.96 Per Hour
$28.96 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 13, Step 1, CSEA Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
As Needed
Employment Type
Part Time
Shift
As Needed; Evenings/Nights Preferred - Monday – Friday, up to 7.5 hours/day