Job Description

Custodian Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities and/or the school site administrator(s), with direction from the Lead Custodian, the Custodian keeps assigned building areas clean, sanitary, safe and orderly; periodically does special cleaning and building maintenance; and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. The incumbent in this class may also be asked to assist and support other members of the Maintenance Division in the completion of their assigned duties. This position will be stationed at an elementary school site. Interview candidates may be asked about the possibility of serving in a substitute custodian position if the vacant position is filled.

Qualifications: 1. Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 2. Experience: Two years or equivalent experience in cleaning and maintaining building areas, preferably in a school setting; and/or any combination of related training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Basic computer knowledge. 3. Licenses: Possession of a valid California Driver's License and the ability to qualify for District vehicle insurance coverage. Ability to obtain all required federal, state, and local licenses and/or certification as necessary for cleaning materials, equipment, etc. Application Procedure: 1. Current district employees may apply by submitting a letter of interest. External applicants may submit a paper application (available by request at 818-952-8072) or a digital application through the job posting on EdJoin ( The application should be accompanied by references and their contact information. Resumes and letters of recommendation are welcome but not required. Applications should be submitted to: Carrie Hetzel, Executive Director of Personnel Services La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 2. After the screening of all applications, selected candidates will be contacted regarding a personal interview, which will take place at the District Office with an interview panel.

Work Calendar: 8.0 hours per day, Monday – Friday, twelve months. Night shift hours are 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., which incorporate an unpaid, duty-free lunch break of 30 minutes. The chosen candidate for the position will be asked to start immediately in the position, once clearances from a fingerprinting background check and tuberculosis assessment are confirmed. A new classified employee must pass a six-month probationary period to become a permanent employee of the District. A current employee must pass a six-month probationary period in a new position when the new position is a permanent assignment in a higher classification. Salary: Placement on classified salary Range 21 is dependent on experience as a custodian. The annual salary ranges from $41,282 to $52,655, which corresponds to $3,440.18 to $4,387.90 per month or $19.85 to $25.31 per hour. Employees whose regular work hours begin at 2:30 p.m. or after will receive a night shift differential of $0.50 per hour. The monthly salary is disbursed in two paychecks, on the 10th and 25th of the month. Benefits: An excellent benefits package is offered to employees who work 50% or more of a full-time position, with the District contributing up to $20,406 per year per employee. The benefits year runs October 1 through September 30. Eligible employees hired after August 1, 2026 may be assessed a late start payment in order to bring the new hire into compliance with the premium payment schedule. If not already a member, the new employee will be enrolled in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

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Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Zero hours contract, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday

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