Substitute: Custodian Eligibility Pool (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this role is responsible for cleaning and maintaining an assigned school facility in a clean, orderly, and secure manner. Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

Requirements

Pass Assessment Test
Complete application for this position (including 2 references)
Successfully complete an interview with a member of the OUSD hiring teams
Negative TB test current within past 60 days
Sealed copies of all college transcripts
Valid Driver's License, ID card, Permanent Residency Card or current US passport
Social Security Card (no copies)
All hires are contingent on applicant passing criminal background check.
Graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed.
Personality and character suitable to work in schools.
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
Basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques
Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment
Safe working methods and procedures
Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Perform simple and repetitive tasks

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and seal floors; vacuum rugs and carpets.
Dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork.
Empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels.
Clean restroom, locker room, and shower.
Wash windows and wall, polish metal work and clean chalkboards.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings.
Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to the school buildings.
Perform special maintenance projects as assigned.
Perform emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness.
Assist in maintaining school security and fire safety as assigned; assist in maintaining fire extinguishers.
Communicate with students, faculty, and the public; provide directions or other information; establish communication according to established guidelines.
Perform minor maintenance work as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.