What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Custodian position at Poway Unified School District?
Lead Custodian at Poway Unified School District
Application Deadline
7/8/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
858-521-2800 2796
Number of Openings
Salary
$23.71 - $30.34 Daily
Length of Work Year
Employment Type
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.
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 Monterey Ridge Elementary School** **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 Monterey Ridge Elementary School** **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.
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