Site Custodian (2026-2027 School Year)

SITE CUSTODIAN
(2026-2027 School Year)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Training and experience in performing custodial duties
2. Knowledge of methods materials and equipment used in custodial work
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
5. Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL: To provide students and staff with safe attractive comfortable and clean educational environment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs variety of custodial duties at assigned site; normally assigned as sole custodial staff on daytime schedule; may be assigned split shifts or other flexible schedules as needed
2. Follows written schedule in performing custodial functions at assigned sites; cleans classrooms offices rest rooms kitchens cafeterias and other sitefacilities; operates cleaning equipment including but not limited to vacuums buffer floor cleaning and polishing machines gasoline blower etc.
3. Sweeps scrubs strips seals disinfects mops waxes and polishes floors
4. Cleans and vacuums carpets
5. Dusts cleans and polishes furniture
6. Cleans walls ceilings windows woodwork chalkboards and equipment
7. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains telephones trash cans rest rooms and kitchen areas
8. Dusts light fixtures furnaces ledges; empties trash receptacles and pencil sharpeners; stocks and replaces towel and soap dispensers
9. Replaces lights and batteries; sets clocks; resets fire alarms and bell systems
10. Picks up paper glass and debris; cleans rakes sweeps waters grounds; checks sprinkling systems; sprays pesticides; removes graffiti
11. Sets up moves and adjusts furniture and equipment as needed; sets up and operates sound equipment
12. Responds to emergency cleanups; makes minor repairs as needed; observes and reports maintenance needs
13. Locks and unlocks doors and gates to ensure security of buildings and grounds; turns main water power and gas lines on and off as necessary; may respond to emergency calls as needed
14. Cares for and displays flags
15. Organizes storage areas orders supplies and maintains inventory as needed
16. Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $18.36 - $29.93 per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts Improvement of Professional Services handbookBoard Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification shall serve a probationary period which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113 a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Online application submitted by 8:00 p.m. on May 13th 2026

Copies of required certificates transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicants responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operators license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications including passage of required tests will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

AB2534 and SB848

Effective January 1 2025 Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1 2026 Senate Bill (SB848)mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list ofeveryschool district county office of education charter school and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked regardless of the length of service including full-time part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Any candidates contacting directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age ethnicity or race which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identifications religion pregnancy marital status parental status physical disability mental disability sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression medical information genetic information homelessness foster status military veteran status political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 220 and 234.1 Penal Code 422.55 Government Code 11135 Section 504 and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you or your student have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the Districts Chief Equity Compliance Officer Section 504 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Erin Johnston by phone at by email at or in person at 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305. Copies of BCSDs Uniform Complaint policy Sexual Harassment policy and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.