About the Department

PUSD WILL BE HOSTING A CUSTODIAN HIRING FAIR JUNE 17, 2026 11AM - 1PM.

CANDIDATES THAT HAVE PASSED THE EXAMINATION PROCESS & ARE PLACED ONTO AN ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE INVITED TO RSVP FOR THE HIRING FAIR. THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BEGIN TESTING THE WEEK OF JUNE 1ST. RSVP FORMS WILL BE SENT TO ELLIGIBLE CANDIDATES JUNE 8TH, 2026. THIS HIRING FAIR WILL BE USED TO FILL BOTH CONTRACTED AND SUBSTITUTE/LIMITED TERM CUSTODIAN POSITIONS.

Applications will be screened and those whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience Evaluation and a job related-Performance exam. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission.

**This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies District-wide:

Current Vacancies are located at:

Canyon view Elementary
Design 39 Campus
Highland Ranch Elementary
Painted Rock Elementary/Garden Road Elementary (Split Shift)
Del Norte High
Mt. Carmel High
Poway High
Westview High

Exact shifts may vary from site to site; a typical shift is from 2pm-11pm.

*This position is 40hrs/week, 12 months/year, and is Benefits Eligible. *

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of cleaning and custodial maintenance duties in assigned buildings and facilities.

Position Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Clean and sanitize restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeterias, gymnasiums, offices and related facilities; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed. E

Sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets. E

Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; remove and dispose of banners and posters; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building. E

Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows; unclog drains and toilets. E

Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, steam cleaners and other equipment as assigned. E

Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events. E

Perform various custodial activities including replacing light bulbs and tubes, cleaning chalkboards and erasers and emptying pencil sharpeners. E

Raise and lower flags; unlock and lock doors and gates, assuring facilities are properly secured; set alarms as appropriate. E

Participate in thorough cleaning and restoration of a school plant during school vacation periods. E

Maintain routine records related to assigned activities. E

Communicate with District personnel to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

Perform minor maintenance and repair activities.

Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Other Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Operation of assigned custodial equipment.

ABILITY TO:
Learn the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
Work cooperatively with others.
Operate assigned custodial equipment.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Learn basic record-keeping techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to perform custodial duties.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects (50 lbs) as assigned by position.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Climbing ladders and working from heights.

HAZARDS:
Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.
Working on ladders.
Potential for contact with body fluids.
Working around and with machinery with moving parts.

In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability.
For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer,
Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District,
15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, 858-521-2800, extension 2761.

Custodian 24060

About the Department

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications