Day Custodian at Live Oak Elementary School District
About the Employer
Welcome to Live Oak School District! Our mission is to empower, inspire and ensure equitable opportunities for every student to thrive. We teach and nurture the whole child in an academically rigorous, collaborative and innovative environment. The Live Oak School District was established in 1872 and currently serves approximately 1,700 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, one K-8 independent charter school, and one alternative school. The student population is 50% Hispanic, 31% White, 19% Other, 30% English learner, and 60% Socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position includes: Benefits, retirement, paid vacation, Monday-Friday, 16 paid holidays SUMMARY Performs a variety of work in the custodial, grounds cleanup, and light maintenance of a school site and related facilities. Collaborates with Site Administrator and Night Custodian to achieve objectives of this position. NATURE AND SCOPE Under supervision, performs regularly, proficiently and independently, basic custodial related jobs. May perform routine maintenance tasks and evaluates more complex maintenance requirements for resolution by maintenance personnel. May guide or prepare instructions for Night Custodian staff. Has daily contact with students, and community, during routine performance of duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the third level position in the Custodial series, requiring a demonstrated ability to work independently from work orders and general (oral and written) instructions, performs light maintenance such as changing lights, replacing filters, patching, painting, securing loose fixtures, etc.
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume 3 Letters of Recommendation
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume 3 Letters of Recommendation
Comments and Other Information
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills: Requires a thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and
equipment used in custodial care and routine facilities maintenance. Requires a thorough
knowledge of the buildings and grounds of the assigned site. Must have a good knowledge of
work hazards and safety procedures. Requires some knowledge of chemical reactions and the use
of universal precautions when dealing with blood borne pathogens.
Abilities: Must be able to perform all of the essential duties of the position with limited
supervision. Must be able to maintain tools and equipment in a working condition. Requires the
ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more
complex maintenance requirements to the maintenance department. Must have the ability to give
general direction guidance to Night Custodians. Must be able to communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing. Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
Physical Abilities: Requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop and perform repetitive arm and
shoulder motions with moderate exertion. Be familiar with proper lifting methods. Must lift light
to medium weight materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, over 50 pounds on
an occasional basis. Requires the ability to operate and maneuver demanding equipment such as
floor polishers, carpet cleaners, and extension window cleaners. Requires visual acuity and depth
perception to operate equipment and read safety materials.
Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or GED, plus reading and writing skills
sufficient to perform duties and read and understand MS/DS sheets required. Prior custodial
experience preferred.
Licenses and Certificates: Requires valid California Driver’s License.
Comments and Other Information
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills: Requires a thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and
equipment used in custodial care and routine facilities maintenance. Requires a thorough
knowledge of the buildings and grounds of the assigned site. Must have a good knowledge of
work hazards and safety procedures. Requires some knowledge of chemical reactions and the use
of universal precautions when dealing with blood borne pathogens.
Abilities: Must be able to perform all of the essential duties of the position with limited
supervision. Must be able to maintain tools and equipment in a working condition. Requires the
ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more
complex maintenance requirements to the maintenance department. Must have the ability to give
general direction guidance to Night Custodians. Must be able to communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing. Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
Physical Abilities: Requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop and perform repetitive arm and
shoulder motions with moderate exertion. Be familiar with proper lifting methods. Must lift light
to medium weight materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, over 50 pounds on
an occasional basis. Requires the ability to operate and maneuver demanding equipment such as
floor polishers, carpet cleaners, and extension window cleaners. Requires visual acuity and depth
perception to operate equipment and read safety materials.
Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or GED, plus reading and writing skills
sufficient to perform duties and read and understand MS/DS sheets required. Prior custodial
experience preferred.
Licenses and Certificates: Requires valid California Driver’s License.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/10/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$22.25 - $25.80 Per Hour
$22.25 - $25.80 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
2.5% additional for bilingual stipend (must pass bilingual test)
Length of Work Year
12 Month Position
Employment Type
Full Time