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Substitute Custodian

Job in Hayward, Alameda County, California, 94557, USA
Listing for: Hayward Unified School District
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Janitor, Cleaning Services, Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 56000 USD Yearly USD 40000.00 56000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

Under the direction of the assigned administrator or supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or District facility; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Examples of Duties
  • Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or District facility; 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.
  • Clean classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
  • Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; wash mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclog drains and toilets.
  • Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
  • Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.
  • Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors.
  • Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
  • Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turn lights on and off as needed; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate.
  • Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; report need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate authority.
  • Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
  • Ensure the safety of the site.
Other Duties

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Abilities
  • Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
  • Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
  • Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
  • Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
  • Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
  • Basic math and convert amounts.
  • Proper lifting techniques.
Ability To
  • Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or District facility.
  • Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
  • Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Operate a variety of custodial equipment.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
  • Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
  • Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Must have effective interpersonal skills, ability to work harmoniously with others and adaptability and flexibility to perform work within changing priorities and with interruptions.
  • Observe health and safety regulations.
  • Meet schedules and time lines.
Minimum Qualifications

Six months of general custodial experience or completion of a Custodial Training Program.

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Indoor and outdoor work environment.
  • Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.
  • Constant interruptions.
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 as assigned by position.
  • Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
  • Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
  • Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.
Hazards
  • Exposure to cleaning agents, chemicals, harsh substances, blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids.
  • Working at heights.
  • Exposure to foul odors.
Examination Information

If your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment, the exam dates are continuous.

Please note:

The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of…

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