CUSTODIAN (Promotional & Open Competitive)

Job Description:

CUSTODIAN (Promotional & Open Competitive)

Description

Under general supervision, perform a variety of general cleaning tasks in school building and surrounding areas; do related work as required. Hours of assignment are flexible.

Works from a prepared work schedule.

Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile, wood floors, and vacuum rugs and carpets in school classrooms, offices and other assigned areas.

Picks up paper and other refuse on grounds and sweeps walks and entrances.

Washes, scrubs, disinfect rest rooms and cleans sinks and toilets in restrooms.

Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment.

Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture, sports equipment, and other equipment.

Maintains various classroom and restroom supplies, including towels, soap, tissues and other sanitary items.

May set up, open and close classrooms and other school facilities for various community activities.

Checks and locks doors and windows.

Removes graffiti by scrubbing, scraping or painting.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Modern cleaning methods and equipment used in a variety of custodial work

Fire and other safety hazards involved in the operation of a school plant

ABILITY TO:

Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill, safety and efficiency

Perform heavy physical labor

Work from heights such as ladders, scaffolds, etc.

Understand and follow a work schedule as well as oral and/or written instructions

Work cooperatively with others

Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade or informal education sufficient to insure the ability to perform job duties.

One year of experience in manual work, preferably including some janitorial duties.

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

If your application is accepted to advance in this recruitment, the exam and interview dates are as follows:



Written Examination - January 13, 2026

Examination #2 - TBD

Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No Make-Up dates will be offered.

Other Important information: The duration of the eligibility list is one (1) year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. The eligibility list from this recruitment will be used for full-time, part-time and limited term positions.

New employees to the district are place on step A of the salary schedule. The maximum salary is reached after 3 ½ years of employment.

Recruitments that list Promotional and Open Competitive opportunities may result in one of the following: 1) a dual-certified list in which internal employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District are awarded seniority points to their final passing score before placement on the eligibility list, or 2) two separate eligibility lists consisting of candidates on a promotional only list and an open list. In the latter case, candidates on the promotional list are referred to the hiring authority before candidates on the open. However, where less than three ranks exist on the promotional list, the open list will be utilized to complete a total of three ranks.

Closing Date/Time: Tue, 23 Dec 2025

Salary:

4267.15 - 5237.08 Monthly