Downey Unified School District
Salary :
$4,041.00 - $4,909.00 Monthly Location :
Downey, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
000170 - 2026 Department:
DUSD Opening Date:
10/09/2025 Closing Date:
10/29/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
SELECTION PROCEDURES Applications will be accepted on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 7:30 AM through 4:30 PM.
Only online applications will be accepted:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey .
This is a
Promotional and Open
recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill a vacancy. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.
Positions in this classification are full-time 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Current vacancies are assigned to Shift "B" which is from 2:30pm - 11:00pm.
The recruitment process will consist of a performance examination and an oral technical interview, which is
tentatively
scheduled during the weeks of
November 3, 2025 - November 28, 2025 . Qualified applicants will be notified by email.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, Custodial Services Coordinator, or an assigned supervisor, maintain an assigned school plant, group of buildings, set of classrooms or office space in a clean, orderly and secure manner during an assigned shift. FUNCTION & DUTIES
Dust and polish furniture and woodwork; clean chalkboards/whiteboards and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners. E
Empty and clean the waste receptacles; refill dispensers with appropriate soap and paper products. E
Vacuum, sweep, and/or mop hard surface or carpeted floor areas. E
Clean, scrub and disinfect restrooms, showers and related areas; wash windows, walls, tables and benches; polish metal work, clean sinks, mirrors and other bathroom fixtures using the appropriate cleaning products and equipment. E
Maintain custodial equipment and materials; maintain various classroom and restroom supplies, including paper towels, soap and related items; request additional materials according to established procedures. E
Assure security of buildings and grounds during assigned times; lower flags; lock and unlock doors and gates. E
Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings. E
Report damage or unsafe conditions to assigned supervisor. E
Maintain and utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment used in custodial work. E
Must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required. E
Operate a District vehicle to conduct work. E
Utilize power washer as needed.
Clean up vomit and other waste as required. E
Adjust and arrange furniture and equipment; set-up facilities for special events and meetings as assigned. E
Perform general maintenance duties as requested.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures. Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work. Legal and defensive driving practices. Safety practices and work methods. Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
ABILITY TO: Maintain an assigned school plant, group of buildings or office space in a clean, orderly and secure manner during an assigned shift. Learn the schedules, procedures and use of custodial tools. Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner. Climb ladders and work from heights. Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events. Read and understand product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Work cooperatively with others. Meet schedules and time lines. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Perform simple and repetitive tasks. Maintain a work pace appropriate to a given workload. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, typically met by one year of recent (within the past five years) full-time verifiable custodial experience in a large institutional or multi-facility setting, or an "Excellent" rating as a substitute Custodian in Downey Unified School District. Experience in a school district setting is highly desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license. Must be, and remain, insurable under the District's vehicle driver's insurance policy at the standard rate.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor work environment; subject to regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist; pushing and pulling cleaning equipment; lifting and moving furniture weighing up to 50 pounds; and climbing ladders, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to replace lights in high places.
HAZARDS: Exposure to airborne dust and vapors from chemicals such as ammonia and bleach; working on ladders. Full-time Employees earn up to:
12 paid vacation days per year
12 paid sick days per year with unlimited accumulation
13 paid holidays
The District offers two excellent medical plans,
Blue Shield
and
Kaiser Permanente ; two dental plans,
Delta Dental
and
MetLife SafeGuard ; and vision care through
Vision Service Plan
(VSP). Currently full-time employees (employees working 6 hours or more per day) pay 20% of the premium cost for these plans. All plans are available to the employees and their dependents. This coverage is available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. Retirement benefits include membership in
CalPERS
(California Public Employee's Retirement System) and
Social Security
(OASDI). This is a joint contribution plan. To qualify for CalPERS an employee must work a minimum of 20 hours per week or already be a member, if not the employee is eligible for an alternative retirement plan. Additionally, the District encourages employees to pursue professional growth, and provides financial incentive for classified employees completing professional growth programs. Additional benefits available to employees to which the District does not contribute include life insurance, a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, an income protection plan, and a credit union. Substitute employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay but are eligible to earn sick leave at the rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, not to exceed 48 hours. Further, substitute employees are not automatically eligible for CalPERS or District health benefits. 01
The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and may cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section of the application in order to be considered complete. Resumes are not required or reviewed during the application process; therefore, you must ensure the application is complete.Did you read and understand this information?
Yes No
02
This position requires the possession of a valid California driver's license. Do you have a VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE?
Yes No
03
What is your Driver's License expiration date? 04
How many years do you poses (within the past 5 years) of fulltime verifiable Custodial experience in a large institutional or multi facility setting?Note: The response should also be detailed in your application.
None Less than 1 year 1 year or more
05
Do you possess experience working as a custodian in a school district?Note: The response should also be detailed in your application.
Yes No
06
In addition to a permanent position, would you also be interested in being considered for a substitute Custodian position?Substitutes work on an on-call basis to cover for permanent employees who absent or on an extended leave of absence.
Yes No
07
CERTIFICATIONBy typing your name below, I hereby certify that all statements made in this supplemental application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that any misstatement of material facts will subject me to disqualification or dismissal. Required Question
$4,041.00 - $4,909.00 Monthly Location :
Downey, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
000170 - 2026 Department:
DUSD Opening Date:
10/09/2025 Closing Date:
10/29/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
SELECTION PROCEDURES Applications will be accepted on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 7:30 AM through 4:30 PM.
Only online applications will be accepted:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey .
This is a
Promotional and Open
recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill a vacancy. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.
Positions in this classification are full-time 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Current vacancies are assigned to Shift "B" which is from 2:30pm - 11:00pm.
The recruitment process will consist of a performance examination and an oral technical interview, which is
tentatively
scheduled during the weeks of
November 3, 2025 - November 28, 2025 . Qualified applicants will be notified by email.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, Custodial Services Coordinator, or an assigned supervisor, maintain an assigned school plant, group of buildings, set of classrooms or office space in a clean, orderly and secure manner during an assigned shift. FUNCTION & DUTIES
Dust and polish furniture and woodwork; clean chalkboards/whiteboards and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners. E
Empty and clean the waste receptacles; refill dispensers with appropriate soap and paper products. E
Vacuum, sweep, and/or mop hard surface or carpeted floor areas. E
Clean, scrub and disinfect restrooms, showers and related areas; wash windows, walls, tables and benches; polish metal work, clean sinks, mirrors and other bathroom fixtures using the appropriate cleaning products and equipment. E
Maintain custodial equipment and materials; maintain various classroom and restroom supplies, including paper towels, soap and related items; request additional materials according to established procedures. E
Assure security of buildings and grounds during assigned times; lower flags; lock and unlock doors and gates. E
Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings. E
Report damage or unsafe conditions to assigned supervisor. E
Maintain and utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment used in custodial work. E
Must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required. E
Operate a District vehicle to conduct work. E
Utilize power washer as needed.
Clean up vomit and other waste as required. E
Adjust and arrange furniture and equipment; set-up facilities for special events and meetings as assigned. E
Perform general maintenance duties as requested.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures. Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work. Legal and defensive driving practices. Safety practices and work methods. Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
ABILITY TO: Maintain an assigned school plant, group of buildings or office space in a clean, orderly and secure manner during an assigned shift. Learn the schedules, procedures and use of custodial tools. Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner. Climb ladders and work from heights. Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events. Read and understand product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Work cooperatively with others. Meet schedules and time lines. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Perform simple and repetitive tasks. Maintain a work pace appropriate to a given workload. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, typically met by one year of recent (within the past five years) full-time verifiable custodial experience in a large institutional or multi-facility setting, or an "Excellent" rating as a substitute Custodian in Downey Unified School District. Experience in a school district setting is highly desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license. Must be, and remain, insurable under the District's vehicle driver's insurance policy at the standard rate.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor work environment; subject to regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist; pushing and pulling cleaning equipment; lifting and moving furniture weighing up to 50 pounds; and climbing ladders, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to replace lights in high places.
HAZARDS: Exposure to airborne dust and vapors from chemicals such as ammonia and bleach; working on ladders. Full-time Employees earn up to:
12 paid vacation days per year
12 paid sick days per year with unlimited accumulation
13 paid holidays
The District offers two excellent medical plans,
Blue Shield
and
Kaiser Permanente ; two dental plans,
Delta Dental
and
MetLife SafeGuard ; and vision care through
Vision Service Plan
(VSP). Currently full-time employees (employees working 6 hours or more per day) pay 20% of the premium cost for these plans. All plans are available to the employees and their dependents. This coverage is available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. Retirement benefits include membership in
CalPERS
(California Public Employee's Retirement System) and
Social Security
(OASDI). This is a joint contribution plan. To qualify for CalPERS an employee must work a minimum of 20 hours per week or already be a member, if not the employee is eligible for an alternative retirement plan. Additionally, the District encourages employees to pursue professional growth, and provides financial incentive for classified employees completing professional growth programs. Additional benefits available to employees to which the District does not contribute include life insurance, a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, an income protection plan, and a credit union. Substitute employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay but are eligible to earn sick leave at the rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, not to exceed 48 hours. Further, substitute employees are not automatically eligible for CalPERS or District health benefits. 01
The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and may cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section of the application in order to be considered complete. Resumes are not required or reviewed during the application process; therefore, you must ensure the application is complete.Did you read and understand this information?
Yes No
02
This position requires the possession of a valid California driver's license. Do you have a VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE?
Yes No
03
What is your Driver's License expiration date? 04
How many years do you poses (within the past 5 years) of fulltime verifiable Custodial experience in a large institutional or multi facility setting?Note: The response should also be detailed in your application.
None Less than 1 year 1 year or more
05
Do you possess experience working as a custodian in a school district?Note: The response should also be detailed in your application.
Yes No
06
In addition to a permanent position, would you also be interested in being considered for a substitute Custodian position?Substitutes work on an on-call basis to cover for permanent employees who absent or on an extended leave of absence.
Yes No
07
CERTIFICATIONBy typing your name below, I hereby certify that all statements made in this supplemental application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that any misstatement of material facts will subject me to disqualification or dismissal. Required Question