Custodian Substitute; Caretaker

Custodian Substitute (Caretaker)

San Diego Unified School District Various Locations - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps

Job : 5486146

Final date to receive applications: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Custodian Substitute (Caretaker).This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

This is a continuous recruitment that will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list for current and future hiring purposes.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Substitute Custodian (Caretaker) involves working as a custodial substitute at all sites throughout San Diego Unified School District. The work is often strenuous and continuous. The substitute custodian must be available to work up to 40 hours per week, and be available between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. every workday to receive assignments.

This position is assigned to various sites throughout this District. Therefore all Custodian Substitute (Caretakers) are required to have reliable transportation.

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working
  
  Location:
  
  Various throughout the District
• The District covers a large portion of San Diego County. Refer to the District Area Map at this Link and make sure to identify any and all specific area(s) you are interested in working in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for any future vacancies filled using the eligibility list from this recruitment.
• Salary: This position is paid on the Classified Hourly Salary Schedule. To view the Salary Schedule, .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Knowledge and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Modern cleaning methods, materials, tools, and equipment.

Maintenance principles and sanitation methods.

ABILITY TO:

Read, write, and understand the English language.

Maintain buildings and other assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.

Make minor repairs to buildings and equipment.

Plan, organize, and efficiently carry out details of a work schedule.

Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.

Communicate effectively with others.

Demonstrate personality and character suitable for working in schools.

NOTE:

Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items.
Your
application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections
of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
  • A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date.
    This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment…