JOB
POSITION:
There is an
URGENT need to hire
substitute Custodians. Sub Custodians work in the absence of regular classified employees and may work up to 40 hours per week. It offers an excellent opportunity for interested parties to learn about the work and district sites. Sub Custodians are paid $22.90 per hour and can report to work from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Sub Custodians are temporary staff and are not eligible for benefits.
Most permanent positions in this class are assigned to work eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days a week, twelve (12) months a year.
Most newly hired employees in the class are assigned to work in the evening from approximately 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. An eligibility list is being established to fill current vacancies, hire substitutes, and fill future vacancies for the next six months.
- Some positions in this job classification require the incumbent to possess a valid California Driver License for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277).
FILING PERIOD:
Applications for this position will be accepted online only, Thursday, June 25, 2026, to Monday, July 20, 2026, until 4:30 pm.
*Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only*
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, cleans and maintains buildings and facilities, including restrooms, classrooms, offices, cafeterias, and libraries; performs general grounds and building maintenance; makes minor mechanical repairs; and secures buildings and facilities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Employees in this class follow well-established procedures and schedules. Good judgment is required. Custodial work also requires concentration to maintain awareness of safety hazards such as lifting heavy items, using motorized equipment and chemicals, and working alone at night, etc.
The class of Custodian is distinguished from the class of Grounds Maintenance Worker in that the latter is almost exclusively involved in grounds work (e.g. mowing, trimming trees/bushes, edging lawns and operating grounds equipment) whereas Custodians perform minimal grounds work duties (e.g., raking leaves, watering plants, weeding) in relation to their overall job activities.
Range 18
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EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Custodial experience and/or custodial training is highly desirable.
If you need assistance with your application, please contact Amanda Arias at [email protected] or call 626-854-8577.
LICENSE/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: A valid Class C, California Driver License and use of a private automobile may be required for some positions in this class and must be maintained during employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT:
Employees in this classification work both inside and outside in changing temperatures, including temperatures below 50° and over 90°, in dry atmospheric conditions, poorly ventilated areas, with inadequate lighting, wet or damp areas, confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and machinery with moving parts, sharp objects, fumes, moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, gases, chemicals, odors, vibrations, hands in water, exposure to minor contagious illnesses (cold, flu, etc.), exposure to contagious illnesses (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), in direct contact with the public, students and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this classification stand, walk, push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (up to 100 lbs. with assistance); climb ladders and stairs; maintain balance; stoop, kneel, crawl and bend repeatedly; repetitively use fingers, wrists and hands while twisting or applying pressure; simultaneously use both arms, legs and hands; reach overhead; have rapid muscular coordination; hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; operate an electric/motor vehicle; use a computer, telephone and radio. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PROOF OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following:
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/. RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the
eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit.
Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.
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