Substitute Custodian (Variable Hours) at Palo Verde Unified School District - Blythe, CA
About the Employer
Welcome to the Palo Verde Unified School District located in sunny Blythe, CA! Thank you for your interest in joining the PVUSD family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, and outstanding support. The primary function of PVUSD is to foster our students’ love for learning, encourage them to try new and exciting things, and give them a solid foundation to build on. Our mission is to enrich, empower and enhance our students’ lives through education. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “Improving Learning...Together.” Please see the attached job opportunities. If you have any questions please call us at (760) 922-4164 or visit us at 825 N. Lovekin in Blythe, California.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This is a Substitute Custodian position, working on-call, as needed with no guarantee in hours.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education equivalent to completion of eighth grade and experience in custodial work is desirable. Must have thorough knowledge of the requirements for maintaining school buildings in a clean and orderly condition; the ability to make minor repairs and to recognize mechanical failures; a willingness and personality suitable to working among young people; a good moral character. The ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction. The ability to operate heating and ventilating equipment; a sense of responsibility for cleanliness and safety of public property; good judgment, tact and patience. Able to operate a variety of powered and manual equipment commonly found in janitorial and custodial services in a safe and effective manner. Must possess a valid driver’s license. This is a substitute position. You will work on call, as needed, depending on your availability, with no guarantee in hours.
** All candidates are required to submit to pre hire screening including: Criminal DOJ background check, and provide a negative TB within the last year **
Requirements / Qualifications
Education equivalent to completion of eighth grade and experience in custodial work is desirable. Must have thorough knowledge of the requirements for maintaining school buildings in a clean and orderly condition; the ability to make minor repairs and to recognize mechanical failures; a willingness and personality suitable to working among young people; a good moral character. The ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction. The ability to operate heating and ventilating equipment; a sense of responsibility for cleanliness and safety of public property; good judgment, tact and patience. Able to operate a variety of powered and manual equipment commonly found in janitorial and custodial services in a safe and effective manner. Must possess a valid driver’s license. This is a substitute position. You will work on call, as needed, depending on your availability, with no guarantee in hours.
** All candidates are required to submit to pre hire screening including: Criminal DOJ background check, and provide a negative TB within the last year **
Comments and Other Information
The Palo Verde Unified School District Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical, or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The PVUSD Board also prohibits retaliation against any District employee or job applicant who complains, testifies, or in any way participates in PVUSD’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
Comments and Other Information
The Palo Verde Unified School District Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical, or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The PVUSD Board also prohibits retaliation against any District employee or job applicant who complains, testifies, or in any way participates in PVUSD’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
Application Deadline
11/16/2026 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/30/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$18.09 Per Hour
$18.09 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$18.09 per hour
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Part Time