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FY 2026-2027 CUSTODIAN (MAINLAND)

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

San Fernando, CA • On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Part-time

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JOB TITLE: Custodian
STATUS: Part Time, Non-Exempt
SITE: Mainland (4th - 5th)
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
Organization Overview
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center ("Vaughn"), located in Pacoima, is a large urban public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Since the early 1970s, low student achievement had been a pattern. In 1993, tired of being helpless and hopeless, Vaughn became the first conversion charter school in the nation and was authorized by LAUSD. The charter was renewed most recently in 2018. Vaughn has over 25 years of experience as a successful independent charter school serving the district's low-income students. This previously failing elementary public school is now a full-service, community-based, K-12th charter school that assures all students are college/career ready, digitally literate, and globally competent. Vaughn operates five contiguous campuses under one charter.
Position Overview
Custodial workers perform a variety of duties relative to assisting in the school setting. This is a part-time position that reports to the Site Plant Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Participates in custodial work in cleaning rooms, toilets, halls, stairways, gym, library, walls, fixtures, and equipment (sweeping, polishing, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting)
  • Operates, services, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to power equipment (scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, yard equipment.)
  • Inspects building and equipment in order to maintain custodial standards and non-hazardous conditions.
  • Determines the need for maintenance work and coordinates maintenance services with Maintenance office
  • Maintain a healthy & safe environment (classroom, bathrooms, grounds, hallways, etc.)
  • Participates in removal of weeds and debris from paved and unplanted areas.
  • Participates in watering lawns, shrubs, and trees.
  • Participates in moving audio-visual and other equipment within the school or office.
  • Work effectively with employees, students, and the public.
  • Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
  • Participate in all school emergency and safety plans.
  • Support all children in all learning activities.

Physical Demands
  • Be able to stand/walk around for prolonged periods of time.
  • Lift up to 15 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Basic knowledge of computer/cell phone use
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing (English)
  • Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications
  • Custodial experience in a school setting
  • Custodial/grounds and buildings certificate
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish

Compensation and Benefits
  • $20.00 - $24.00/hr (FY 26-27)
  • Sick Time Accrual

Additional Information
Upon receiving an offer of employment:
  • Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ)
  • Must provide a Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within 60 days of employment
  • Will be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employment

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. Vaughn does not discriminate against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.

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