The impact you will have: San José Unified manages more than 41 properties and 3.3 million square feet to support the education of our 30,000 students. As a Property Monitor, you will oversee the use, maintenance, and security of San José Unified’s facilities in an efficient and safe manner to meet customer needs and support an enriching educational environment for our students, staff, and community. Your vigilance, responsiveness, and professionalism ensure our schools remain safe, well-maintained, and welcoming spaces for learning and community engagement. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/PropertyMonitor.

Who you are: You are a responsible, observant, and customer-focused professional who takes pride in protecting and maintaining school facilities. You bring strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a variety of situations. You are dependable, attentive to detail, and able to work independently while making decisions that prioritize safety, service, and district standards. You understand that your work directly impacts the daily experience of students, staff, and community members.

As a Property Monitor, you will be assisting with the leading and managing of property oversight and be responsible for (but not limited to):

Monitoring the use of district properties, ensuring spaces are used appropriately, safely, and in accordance with district policies.
Ensuring the security of buildings, grounds, and facilities, including locking/unlocking buildings and responding to safety concerns.
Inspecting facilities, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance, safety, or security issues and reporting them promptly.
Coordinating with custodial, maintenance, and site staff to support daily operations and resolve property-related concerns.
Assisting with event support, including verifying permits, monitoring site use, and helping ensure smooth setup and cleanup.
Documenting incidents, property issues, and site usage, maintaining accurate records and reports.
Responding to inquiries from staff, families, and community members in a professional and customer-service–oriented manner.
Ensuring compliance with safety procedures, district regulations, and emergency protocols across all assigned properties.
Supporting the enforcement of district rules, addressing misuse of facilities, and escalating concerns as needed.
Representing the district with professionalism, maintaining a visible and helpful presence at school sites and district properties.

What you need for this position:

Completion of 12th grade or equivalent
Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position

Roles Available:

Operations Department
1.0 FTE - 40hrs./week: Monday/Tuesday: 8:30pm-6:30am; Saturday/Sunday: 8:00am-6:00pm
12-Month Position

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 [email protected].

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.

Benefits

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 [email protected], and Section 504 Coordinator Chris Metcalfe, Director of Special Education at [email protected], 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 [email protected], y con el coordinador del Artículo 504, Chris Metcalfe, director de Educación Especial a [email protected], 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126

For Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:

SJUSD 504 Coordinator at [email protected], 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 [email protected], 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126