Substitute Custodian

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance and Operations, or designee, the Substitute Custodian performs routine custodial activities during afternoon and evening hours at an assigned school site or facility. The role maintains buildings, office space, and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. Duties include cleaning floors, carpets, classrooms, offices, cafeterias, restrooms, and other facilities; preparing rooms for events and meetings; performing minor non-technical repairs; maintaining site security; reporting hazards and repair needs; and assisting with custodial supply inventory and stocking. The position may also perform related duties as assigned. The job is performed indoors and outdoors, with exposure to fumes, dust, odors, cleaning agents, bloodborne pathogens, noise from custodial equipment, temperature changes, and adverse weather. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, extended walking and standing, frequent reaching, bending, stretching, pushing and pulling, climbing a step ladder or stool, and using hands and fingers to operate cleaning tools and equipment. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications must take a qualifying written multiple-choice examination. Applications are accepted online during the recruitment period, and recruitment communications are sent by email. Applicants must present valid picture identification to be admitted to the examination. This recruitment accepts 100 applications and expires when that limit is reached or on November 9, 2026, whichever comes first.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, with sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to perform the listed duties and abilities.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Applicants with completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution outside the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications must take a qualifying written multiple-choice examination.
Valid picture identification is required for admission to the examination.

Nice To Haves

Some school custodial experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility during afternoon and evening hours.
Sweep, scrub, dust mop, wax, buff, and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; spot-clean and shampoo carpets.
Clean classrooms, cafeterias, lounges, offices, and other facilities; empty and clean waste receptacles; clean spills and remove gum, graffiti, and debris.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restrooms, including sinks, toilets, and urinals; replenish dispensers; clean mirrors, tile, and windows; unclog drains and toilets as needed.
Clean chalkboards and erasers, empty pencil sharpeners, and wash windows and walls.
Move, assemble, and arrange furniture, supplies, and equipment to prepare rooms for special events, track changes, or meetings.
Replace light bulbs and lighting tubes; dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork; make minor non-technical repairs as needed.
Lock and unlock doors, windows, and gates; maintain site security, observe assigned areas to prevent vandalism, and set the site security system.
Report vandalism and safety, sanitary, or fire hazards to the appropriate authority; report maintenance repair needs to the appropriate authority.
Assist with inventory, ordering, and stocking of custodial supplies for the assigned site.
Pick up paper, trash, and debris around school grounds and inside buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances.
Operate cleaning equipment, including vacuums, buffers, polishers, and scrubbers.
Perform related duties as assigned.