Lead Custodian

2 weeks ago

San Jose, California, United States San Jose Unified School District Full time

The impact you will have: As a Lead Custodian, you will coordinate and support daily custodial operations to ensure all facilities are maintained to district standards of safety, cleanliness, and care. You will guide and assist custodial staff, inspect work quality, and help maintain efficient workflows and supply use. Our Lead Custodians model teamwork, professionalism, and accountability to ensure every site provides a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and the community. A more detailed job description is available at:

Who you are: You are an experienced and motivated custodial professional who leads by example. You combine hands-on skills with the ability to guide and support others, ensuring that cleaning and maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to district standards. You communicate clearly, model professionalism, and take pride in maintaining environments that help students and staff succeed.

As a Lead Custodian, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

  • Coordinating and supporting daily custodial operations to ensure efficiency and consistency across all areas of the site.
  • Performing advanced cleaning and maintenance duties, including floor care, deep cleaning, and special projects.
  • Inspecting facilities regularly to ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper maintenance.
  • Maintaining supply inventories and assisting in ordering cleaning products, tools, and materials as needed.
  • Assisting with event setup and coordination, ensuring spaces are prepared and restored efficiently.
  • Reporting facility issues and safety concerns to the Head Custodian or site administrator for resolution.
  • Modeling a customer service and teamwork mindset, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

What you need for this position:

  • Completion of 12th grade or equivalent
  • Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position

Location:

  • Gunderson High School
  • 1.0 FTE - 40hrs./week - 6:30am-3:00pm
  • 1.0 FTE - 40hrs./week - 3:00pm - 11:30pm
  • 12-Month Position

Note to internal applicants:

  • Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
  • To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in permanent status and have passed probation.

When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to

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