Lead Custodian at Poway Unified School District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

9/1/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted 8/19/2025 Contact Ryan Graggs
858-521-2800 2796 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$22.79 - $29.17 Daily Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

Under the direction of the school principal or assigned supervisor, oversee and participate in a variety of cleaning and custodial maintenance activities at a school site or District administration facility; train and provide work direction to assigned staff.

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Applications will be screened and those whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: multiple-choice exam. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission. **This current vacancy is 40hr per week/ 12 months worked at Abraxas High** **This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months**

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and two years of custodial work experience including lead or training responsibilities, preferably in a school or similar environment. KNOWLEDGE OF: Proper methods, techniques, materials, cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment commonly used in modern custodial and general maintenance work. Principles of training and providing work direction. Operation of mechanical equipment commonly found in public schools. Appropriate Health and Safety regulations, safety precautions, and procedures. Proper wear and usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies. Operation of motorized maintenance cart. District and site policies, procedures, and objectives of assigned program and activities. Inventory methods and practices. Basic budgeting practices. Basic math skills such as using calculations, fractions, percentages, and ratios. Record-keeping techniques. Oral and written communication skills. Computer skills including the usage of assigned software, such as Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft Proper lifting techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications will be screened and those whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: multiple-choice exam. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission. **This current vacancy is 40hr per week/ 12 months worked at Abraxas High** **This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months**

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and two years of custodial work experience including lead or training responsibilities, preferably in a school or similar environment. KNOWLEDGE OF: Proper methods, techniques, materials, cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment commonly used in modern custodial and general maintenance work. Principles of training and providing work direction. Operation of mechanical equipment commonly found in public schools. Appropriate Health and Safety regulations, safety precautions, and procedures. Proper wear and usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies. Operation of motorized maintenance cart. District and site policies, procedures, and objectives of assigned program and activities. Inventory methods and practices. Basic budgeting practices. Basic math skills such as using calculations, fractions, percentages, and ratios. Record-keeping techniques. Oral and written communication skills. Computer skills including the usage of assigned software, such as Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft Proper lifting techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Comments and Other Information Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week. Benefits include: Retirement – CalPERS Holidays – 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12 month employment contract) Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12 month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits Comments and Other Information
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week. Benefits include: Retirement – CalPERS Holidays – 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12 month employment contract) Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12 month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY