Job Description

FTE

1.0

Benefits

Health Stipend up to $1,150 a month, Education Stipend up to $300 a month, 22 Vacation days, 13 Holidays and 13 sick days.

About the Employer

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.

Requirements / Qualifications

THE POSITION: The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial service for assigned areas and buildings; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and performing minor building maintenance work.This job reports to Assigned Administrator.

LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544

TYPICAL DUTIES: Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment. Communicates using a variety of tools (e.g. email, phone, work orders, verbally, memos, two-way radios, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities, resolving issues and conflicts and exchanging information. Operates a variety of machinery and tools (e.g. shampooers, scrubbers, buffers, waxers, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating the cleanliness and sanitation of the building. Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. unlocking doors, attending to alarms, responding to site needs; etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free. Replenishes supplies and dispensers (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: One year of custodian or equivalent experience preferred.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.

APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Application Review……………………………..........……………….………................................PASS/FAIL

2. Written Examination*……………….…………..............Weighted 50% (Wednesday, January 14th, 2026)

3. Technical Oral Interview*……………............…….…............Weighted 50% (Friday, January 23rd, 2026)

4. Final Oral Interview…....................................................……………….….........................................(TBD)

* Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations and this eligibility list is valid for 6 months.

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