Itinerant Custodian 20 HoursWeek

Under the direction of an assigned administrator perform routine custodial activities at a variety of school sites and/or District facilities; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean orderly and secure condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform routine custodial activities at a variety of assigned school sites and/or District facilities; 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
Operate a vehicle to move from various sites to meet the needs of District students and personnel; load and unload materials from various locations
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 assigned sites

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
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 measurement conversion
Proper lifting techniques
Legal and defensive driving practices

ABILITY TO:
Operate a vehicle to travel to various school sites and District facilities
Observe legal and defensive driving practices
Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites and/or District facilities
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
Demonstrate 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Six months of general custodial experience or completion of a custodial training program.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Class C drivers license and a safe driving record
Incumbent will be involved in field work throughout the District which requires travel to various sites in a District provided and/or personal vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Flexible schedule

Itinerant assignment

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment

Regular exposure to fumes dust and odors

Constant interruptions

Inclement weather

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 foul odors cleaning agents chemicals harsh substances blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids

Working at heights

Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions

Potential for contact with dissatisfied or hostile individuals

If your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment the exam dates are:

Written Exam - March 2 2026 2:00 p.m.

Oral Exam - Antcipated for the week of March 16 2026

Positions in the job classification typically work 20 hours/week for 12 months/year.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at .

Hayward Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits.
Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage.

Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week or more regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The District contributes the full premium for employee only. Any additional premium will be employee paid.

For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our communitys rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff families our community and our students own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

Reflect our diverse community

Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference

Empower students furthest from opportunity

Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility

Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear harassment or discrimination

Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities

Foster students potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs activities and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification immigration status age religion marital or parental status pregnancy status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management Title IX and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints please call ext 34102 or 34201 or email The address is 24411 Amador Street Hayward CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available free of charge upon request.

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