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Lead Custodian

Job in Poway, San Diego County, California, 92074, USA
Listing for: Poway Unified School District
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-29
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Facility Maintenance, Janitor, Cleaning Services, Maintenance Worker
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 - 45000 USD Yearly USD 35000.00 45000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Custodian 24319

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 job‑related performance exam. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director
- Personnel Commission.

Current vacancies are:
  • Morning Creek Elementary School - 40hrs per week/ 12 months per year
  • Sundance Elementary School - 40hrs per week/ 12 months per year
  • Willow Grove Elementary School - 40hrs per week/ 12 months per year
  • Rolling Hills Elementary School - 40hrs per week/ 12 months per year
  • Creekside Elementary School - 40hrs per week/ 12 months per year

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the school principal or assigned supervisor, oversee and participate in a variety of cleaning and custodial maintenance activities at a school site or District administration facility; train and provide work direction to assigned staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics Custodian

The Custodian is the entry level classification in the Custodial series. This class is generally assigned to a site under the immediate work direction of a Crew Chief I/II, Lead Custodian or Custodial Supervisor I/II. The Custodian may be assigned to either day or evening shifts.

Crew Chief I

The Crew Chief I performs custodial duties at an assigned middle school and typically works an evening shift providing training and basic work direction to Custodians. In addition to assigning and reviewing routine cleaning duties, the incumbents perform a variety of related duties supportive of school activities and facility use.

Crew Chief II

The Crew Chief II performs custodial duties at an assigned high school and typically works an evening shift providing training and basic work direction to Custodians. In addition to assigning and reviewing routine cleaning duties, the incumbents perform a variety of related duties supportive of school activities and facility use. The Crew Chief II is differentiated from Crew Chief I by the added level of complexity inherent in the support of extra‑curricular activities associated with a high school.

Lead

Custodian

The Lead Custodian performs custodial duties typically during the day at an assigned elementary school providing training and basic work direction to Custodians. In addition to assigning and reviewing routine cleaning duties, the incumbent is responsible for site budget and inventory management; performs a variety of duties supportive to school activities and facility use; and is the primary contact for site custodial communication.

Some Lead Custodians may be assigned to other district facilities and work evening shifts.

Representative Duties
  • Plan, organize and schedule custodial services at the school site and perform or lead the work of others in performing a variety of custodial tasks. (E)
  • Train and provide work direction to assigned staff as appropriate; assist in the selection, training and evaluation of regular staff and student assistants. (E)
  • Monitor inventory levels of instructional and custodial supplies; order, receive, store and distribute instructional and custodial supplies and materials as directed. (E)
  • Lead and participate in the cleaning and sanitizing of 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)
  • 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)
  • 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…
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