Lead Custodian

Salary Range

Salary Range $67,100 - $81,791 Annual Salary (Range 75: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year ). Starting placement is generally at Step 1.

In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for the choice of one of the District’s health benefits and welfare plans, fully paid by the District for employee and eligible dependents, and a health plan costing an estimated $60,000 for the district for fiscal year . Two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO); dental (Delta Dental PPO);

vision (VSP Choice); life insurance (employee and for eligible dependents – The Lincoln); long‑term disability/income protection plan (The Lincoln); employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP).

District contributes an additional 26.81% of the employee’s salary to CalPERS pension.

Employees may elect to participate in optional plans including additional life insurance, medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, and pre‑taxed dollars for 403(b) or 457 pension plans.

Classified employees earn 10 to 22 days vacation per year (based on years of service) and up to 12 sick leave days (pro‑rated for less than full‑time positions). There are 20 paid holidays.

The Lead Custodian reports to the Custodial Supervisor at San Jose City College.

Work schedule:

12 months per year;
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.;
Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

This position is represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 363.

Reporting to a Custodial Supervisor or assigned administrator, the Lead Custodian oversees a group of custodians performing routine and specialized cleaning tasks, and performs special and emergency assignments as needed.

Assumes responsibility for custodial crews in the supervisor’s absence, develops daily schedules, trains staff, provides supplies, solves problems, and may work on a revolving crew or be assigned individually. Oversight of temporary staff and crews across shifts and locations.