Head Custodian (Accepting Applications Starting March 30th at 8:00AM)
About The JobOPEN RECRUITMENTOPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEESTHIS ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX (6) MONTHSWE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENTDURING THE FILING PERIOD OF: MARCH 30, 2026 TO APRIL 6, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M.SALARYAll new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($5,107). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($6,222).Job SummaryUnder direction, plans, directs, and provides building custodial services at an assigned elementary or other school facility; and performs related work as assigned.Essential DutiesPlans, oversees, and performs cleaning and minor maintenance work to provide a comfortable, secure, and safe environment at an elementary school or other school facility with similar responsibilities.Inspects school grounds and classrooms for proper cleanliness, maintenance, health and safety conditions; reports any concerns to a site administrator.Performs appropriate removal and clean-up of organic waste, including human waste; may assist in the containment of some hazardous materials brought on to a school campus. Oversees and participates in sweeping, mopping, and waxing floors.Vacuums, shampoos, and cleans carpets. Cleans and disinfects restrooms including toilets, urinals, basins, and mirrors.Dusts and polishes furniture.Washes windows, interior and exterior walls.Performs minor painting to cover graffiti and badly soiled areas. Disposes of trash and cleans grounds areas by picking up litter and cleaning sidewalks and blacktop areas. Performs minor building maintenance work, reports the need for major repairs, and enters work orders into a computer.Maintains the site custodial information folder and ensures it is accessible and up-to-date. Orders custodial supplies and materials; receives and stores supplies and equipment. Coordinates and sets up furniture and equipment for special day and evening activities; moves furniture and materials as needed. Assists with unloading food service and warehouse deliveries; retrieves, moves, and stores delivered items.Trains new and substitute custodians. Assists in developing work schedules. May need to respond to emergency calls at the site outside of regularly scheduled work hours. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSEducation and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of experience (equivalent to full-time work) in school custodial work. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.Knowledge OfMethods, materials, and equipment used in school custodial work.Appropriate techniques for handling, cleaning, and disposing of various types of waste, including protection from bloodborne pathogens.Ability to:Perform simple building maintenance and repair work.Follow oral and written instructions.Keep simple records.Operate heating and ventilation equipment.Train and direct the work of other custodians.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, and the public.Learn to use a computer to input work orders and maintain documents.Handle frequent interruptions and accommodate changing needs.Use good judgment in dealing with unusual situations.SELECTION PROCEDURESApplications will be accepted from district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the promotional eligibility list.Non-Discrimination StatementGarden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis, Director of Personnel Services, at cfrancis@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6338. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.Information About Application Procedures And EmploymentHOW TO APPLY: Applications must be completed on our website at www.ggusd.us. Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file.VETERAN'S CREDIT: Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. "Veteran" as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. "Armed forces" means the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points.Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. A "disabled veteran" as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration.Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management.In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter.A veteran may be credited veterans' preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2.HIRING PROCEDURES: Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS: Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.FINGERPRINTING: All new employees will be fingerprinted.BENEFITS: All classified employees receive the following:Up to 22 paid vacation days per yearUp to 14 paid holidays per yearUp to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulationSocial Security coverageAll regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employeeFamily Life Insurance for the employeeGenerous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER9701.89 (Revised: 7/24)Garden Grove Unified School District offers a tremendous benefit package that includes:Up to 22 paid vacation days per year Up to 14 paid holidays per year Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation Social Security coverageAll regular employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for the employee and family Life Insurance for the employees Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)01The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. It is important that you fill out the application as complete and accurate as possible. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and will cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section in order to be considered complete. A resume in lieu of a complete response on the application or the supplemental is not acceptable. Did you read and understand this information?YesNo02As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with Education Code section 44051 (as added by California SB 848), applicants for classified positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, private school, and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time, and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.Have you ever previously been employed by another school district, county office of education, charter school, private school, and/or state special school?YesNo03If you marked “Yes” to the previous question regarding Education Code section 44051, for each location you were previously employed at, please state:District/County/Charter/Special/Private School Name: Job Title: Dates of Employment: Presently Employed: Yes or No Type N/A if you have not previously been employed by a school district, county office of education, charter school, private school, and/or state special school.04Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate?YesNo05Do you have two years of experience (equivalent to full-time work) in school custodial work? NOTE: Two (2) years of part-time experience is equivalent to one (1) year of full-time.YesNo06Please describe your two (2) years of experience in school custodial work. Include some of your main job duties in your response. NOTE: The experience you list for this question must also be listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Required Question