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Substitute Custodian


Job Location:

Capitola, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 21 - 21
Posted: 7 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary
Job Summary

The Soquel Union Elementary School District is looking for a substitute custodian.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
Ability to perform routine cleaning and custodial functions with limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Ability to assume responsibility for the general cleanliness of assigned area at a school site within the district. Any combination of training and experience which would indicate possession of the knowledge skills and abilities listed. Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent and six months of experience in the care and cleaning of buildings and in this classification are assigned to day work at a school site working under the direction of the site administrator. Light maintenance and emergency duties are performed by the TO:Site AdministratorEVALUATED BY:Site AdministratorMAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Perform a variety of semi-skilled activities in the maintenance and repair of district buildings grounds and interior and exterior preparation and routine janitorial and custodial functions at an assigned site/plant within the district; check boilers heating and/or air classrooms restrooms showers locker rooms shops cafeterias auditoriums gymnasiums offices and related mop scrub wax and polish concrete linoleum tile and wood floors door panels and hand windows and walls clean chalkboards; move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing classrooms/multi-purpose rooms for special events or rugs and carpets replace light bulbs and lighting tubes clean Venetian blinds dust drapes and make minor non-technical repairs as and lower flag lock and unlock doors and gates set security system in assigned security of buildings turn light systems on and off and secure safety sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate buildings and grounds for safety and security; maintain security of building(s).Has knowledge of utility shut off locations and maintains posted map at various locations throughout the with maintenance department and site office to convey status and potential maintenance up paper and debris; rake sweep water grounds clean entrances and arrange and set up furniture and equipment for special in heavy cleaning and minor maintenance and repair activities during check replace and deliver cleaning equipment such as vacuums floor cleaning and polishing machines clean tables chairs and floors after lunch to call backs in an emergency and where required respond to emergency cleanups such as spills and clogged placement of heating plant and ventilating systems as needed; inspect turn boilers on and light maintenance and repair using hand regular cooperatively with other related duties as STANDARDS:Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would indicate possession of the knowledge skills and abilities listed : Knowledge of modern cleaning methods materials tools and equipment safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in janitorial and custodial work; safe working methods and procedures information concerning heating plants and facilities boilers and ventilating : Ability to safely efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials read at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties understand and follow oral and written instructions meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required Effort/Work Environment: Perform heavy physical effort which may include extensive standing or walking; frequent lifting or moving of heavy parcels machines or equipment weighing fifty or more pounds; frequent activities requiring full body exertion. Some exposure to outdoors work in weather extremes. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:A pre-placement physical examination may be of a valid California drivers license and automobile insurance coverage that conforms to California state of a valid First Aid of a negative TB test every four RANGE:Range 21 on the Classified Unit Salary Schedule
Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California drivers license and proof of auto insurance; evidence of negative TB test every 4 years; valid First Aid Certificate (may be obtained after hire).

Applicants will be notified ONLY if being considered for an interview.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California drivers license and proof of auto insurance; evidence of negative TB test every 4 years; valid First Aid Certificate (may be obtained after hire).

Applicants will be notified ONLY if being considered for an interview.