Custodial and Grounds Worker

About the Employer

The Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) proudly serves over 12,000 high school students across six comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one alternative high school. With a legacy dating back to 1893, we are committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Our Board of Trustees, administration, and staff share a common vision—to empower every student with the knowledge, skills, and character needed for lifelong success. Through rigorous academics, championship athletics, award-winning arts, and career pathways, we prepare students for college, careers, and beyond. At FJUHSD, we believe in the power of community, innovation, and excellence to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax and polish linoleum, tile, and other wood floors; clean concrete;
• Vacuum and shampoo appropriate floor coverings;
• Clean and dust walls, woodwork, blackboards, furniture, lockers and other equipment;
• Wash, scrub, and disinfect restrooms and shower rooms;
• Clean windows, door glass, and drinking fountains;
• Clear minor problems in water and sewer systems;
• Empty and clean waste containers;
• Replace light bulbs;
• Raise and lower flags;
• Open and close classrooms and other school facilities for various school functions and services;
• Move and rearrange chairs, tables, desks and other equipment;
• Assist in minor repairs and/or replacement to heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems, such as circuit breakers, electrical wall plates, and other minor corrections;
• Repair and maintain school facilities involving minor carpentry work;
• Paint over graffiti;
• Maintain athletic fields; set up equipment needed for athletic events;
• Issue, receive, store and account for athletic equipment and uniforms; inspect clothing and equipment for needed repairs; install and repair athletic equipment;
• Set up equipment for games and/or gym classes; set up and maintain home game communication systems;
• Maintain pool cleanliness and proper chemical balances as requested;
• Operate small power and hand tools and small power equipment, such as lawn mowers, small tractors, vacuum cleaners, and other vehicles as required;
• Assist in repair and/or replacement of sprinkling systems and fixtures, such as sprinkler heads, risers, and minor leaks or breaks in sprinkler lines;
• Plant and transplant flowers and shrubs;
• Reseed and fertilize lawns;
• Weed and rake grounds; trim bushes and tress; dig small ditches; and
• Perform other manual labor as required.

Knowledge Required

• Modern cleaning methods, including use and care of cleaning equipment;
• Requirements for maintaining school facilities and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition;
• Methods, supplies, and tools used in cultivating and caring for lawns, shrubs, trees and plants;
• Methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment.

Ability Required

• Perform a wide variety of minor maintenance repair activities;
• Operate light hand power equipment;
• Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency;
• Use tools and equipment in groundskeeping work;
• Learn scheduling procedures;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Lift;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please submit a COMPLETE application and attach ALL required documents to be considered: •Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma or Transcripts) •A current resume •Two years of experience in custodial, grounds, and minor maintenance work.