Custodian - Gunderson High School 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
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: 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.
As a Custodian, you will be responsible for (but not limited to): -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. What you need for this position: -Completion of 12th grade or equivalent -Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
Requirements / Qualifications
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: 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.
As a Custodian, you will be responsible for (but not limited to): -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. What you need for this position: -Completion of 12th grade or equivalent -Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
Comments and Other Information
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 classified@sjusd.org.
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.
What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and 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 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees! For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays. For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays.
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 over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through post-secondary 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.
SJUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's real or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the LEA, and all acts of the governing board or body of the LEA, the superintendent of the school district, and the county superintendent of schools in enacting policies and procedures that govern the LEA.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance and Title IX Coordinator Michelle Reghitto, Director of Student Services at complaint@sjusd.org, and Section 504 Coordinator Chris Metcalfe, Director of Special Education at 504@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue or (408) 535-6000.
SJUSD prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluido el acoso sexual) o el acoso escolar basados en el origen étnico real o percibido, el color, una discapacidad, el género, la identidad de género, la expresión de género, el estatus migratorio, la nacionalidad, la raza o el origen étnico, la religión, el sexo, la orientación sexual o la asociación con una persona o un grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Esto se aplica a todos los actos relacionados con la actividad escolar o con la asistencia a la escuela que se produzcan dentro de una escuela de acuerdo con la jurisdicción de la dependencia educativa local (LEA, por sus siglas en inglés) y a todos los actos de la Mesa Directiva o del cuerpo rector de la LEA, la Superintendente del distrito escolar y el Superintendente de escuelas del condado en la promulgación de políticas y procedimientos que gobiernan la LEA.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o queja, comuníquese por favor con la coordinadora de cumplimiento de la equidad y del Título IX, Michelle Reghitto, directora de Servicios Estudiantiles a complaint@sjusd.org, y con el coordinador del Artículo 504, Chris Metcalfe, director de Educación Especial a 504@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue, o (408) 535-6000.
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 or equity complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services/Student Title IX Coordinator, Michelle Reghitto, 408-535-6080 at uniformcomplaint@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, J. Dominic Bejarano, 408-535-6139 at jbejarano@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126
For Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
SJUSD 504 Coordinator at 504@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Maintenance, Grounds, and Operations, Denny Pini, 408-535-6000 at dpini@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126
Comments and Other Information
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 classified@sjusd.org.
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.
What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and 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 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees! For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays. For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays.
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 over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through post-secondary 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.
SJUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's real or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the LEA, and all acts of the governing board or body of the LEA, the superintendent of the school district, and the county superintendent of schools in enacting policies and procedures that govern the LEA.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance and Title IX Coordinator Michelle Reghitto, Director of Student Services at complaint@sjusd.org, and Section 504 Coordinator Chris Metcalfe, Director of Special Education at 504@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue or (408) 535-6000.
SJUSD prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluido el acoso sexual) o el acoso escolar basados en el origen étnico real o percibido, el color, una discapacidad, el género, la identidad de género, la expresión de género, el estatus migratorio, la nacionalidad, la raza o el origen étnico, la religión, el sexo, la orientación sexual o la asociación con una persona o un grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Esto se aplica a todos los actos relacionados con la actividad escolar o con la asistencia a la escuela que se produzcan dentro de una escuela de acuerdo con la jurisdicción de la dependencia educativa local (LEA, por sus siglas en inglés) y a todos los actos de la Mesa Directiva o del cuerpo rector de la LEA, la Superintendente del distrito escolar y el Superintendente de escuelas del condado en la promulgación de políticas y procedimientos que gobiernan la LEA.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o queja, comuníquese por favor con la coordinadora de cumplimiento de la equidad y del Título IX, Michelle Reghitto, directora de Servicios Estudiantiles a complaint@sjusd.org, y con el coordinador del Artículo 504, Chris Metcalfe, director de Educación Especial a 504@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue, o (408) 535-6000.
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 or equity complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services/Student Title IX Coordinator, Michelle Reghitto, 408-535-6080 at uniformcomplaint@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, J. Dominic Bejarano, 408-535-6139 at jbejarano@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126
For Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
SJUSD 504 Coordinator at 504@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Maintenance, Grounds, and Operations, Denny Pini, 408-535-6000 at dpini@sjusd.org, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/4/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$21.96 Per Hour
$21.96 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
2025-2026
Employment Type
Full Time