La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is hiring: Substitute Custodian in La Mesa

Overview

Join the Substitute Custodian role at La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. This position maintains clean, attractive, and safe facilities for students, employees, and the public. Substitute custodians work 8.0‑hour days on the day or night shift, with hours not guaranteed and no benefits eligibility.

Pre‑Employment Clearance

All offers of employment are contingent on pre‑employment clearances for: Department of Justice fingerprints; Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprints; Tuberculosis; and Physical. The District pays for these clearances for Substitute Employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist with distributing items (supplies, mail, packages, furniture) as needed.
• Clean classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways, and other assigned facilities; dust and polish furniture; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris, and graffiti.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities; fill dispensers; wash mirrors, tile, walls, and windows; unclog drains and toilets; replenish supplies.
• Communicate with personnel, administrators, and contacts to resolve issues or concerns.
• Lock and unlock doors, gates, windows; turn lights on and off; maintain security of assigned areas according to guidelines; set alarms as appropriate.
• Move, arrange, and assemble furniture and equipment; perform minor installation, maintenance, and repair; prepare spaces for special events or meetings; clean up after events.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, and carpet cleaning machines; maintain equipment and assist with supply levels.
• Participate in thorough cleaning and restoration during vacation periods.
• Pursue routine custodial activities at assigned site; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax, and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Picks up paper and debris from grounds and adjacent areas; sweep concrete surfaces.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards, whiteboards, trays, erasers; clean tables, chairs, floors.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards; report need for maintenance and repairs; respond to health and safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to six months of performing custodial functions.
• Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials used in grounds maintenance work.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Basic hand tools for making minor equipment repairs.
• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Observe and report safety hazards and maintenance needs.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Operate equipment used in industrial maintenance.
• Adhere to safety practices.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understand written procedures; write routine documents; speak clearly.
• Utilize a variety of job‑related equipment.
• Adapt to changing work priorities.
• Work effectively with others; work as part of a team; work non‑standard hours and travel between assigned sites.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing; Education Administration Programs