Job Details

Description

The impact you will have: As a Custodian, you will manage facility operations, including cleaning and maintenance, in an efficient and safe manner to meet customer needs and support an enriching educational environment for our students, staff, and community. Our Custodians apply best practices to complete duties safely, on time, with a customer service mindset, and in alignment with district standards and procedures. A more detailed job description is available at: .

Who you are: You are a dependable and detail-oriented professional who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for students, staff, and the community. You work efficiently, follow established procedures, and bring a customer service mindset to every task. You value teamwork, take initiative, and consistently uphold high standards of safety and cleanliness.

As a Custodian, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, and common areas.
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces to maintain a healthy learning environment.
• Setting up and breaking down furniture, equipment, and spaces for events, meetings, and activities.
• Emptying and disposing of trash and recyclables according to district guidelines.
• Monitoring and reporting maintenance needs such as leaks, damage, or safety hazards.
• Ensuring safe use and storage of cleaning supplies and equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
• Securing facilities by locking doors, windows, and gates at the end of shifts.
• Collaborating with team members and site staff to support daily operations and respond to service requests promptly.

What you need for this position:

• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent
• Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position

Location:

• Operations
• 1.0 FTE - 40 hrs/week- 3:30pm-11:30pm
• 12-Month Position

Note to internal applicants:

• Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
• To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in permanent status and have passed probation.

When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to ...@sjusd.org.

Benefits

What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees! For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays. For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays.

Note to internal applicants: While resubmitting information we already have on file is not required, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.

Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today's students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley's largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.

San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District's programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:

For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:

Director of Student Services, Michelle Reghitto at 408-###-#### ext. 13224 (...@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-###-#### ext. 15015 (...@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

For facilities or other ADA complaints:

Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-###-####, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126