Job Title: Custodian (80% FTE)
Location: Chartwell School, Seaside, California
Position Type: 32 Hours/Week, Year-Round, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 Annually (DOE)
Benefits: Eligible for full medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off benefit

Position Overview

Chartwell School seeks a reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors. This 80% position (32 hours/week) is year-round and includes full benefits. The custodian works as a key member of the facilities team and reports to the Director of Facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas
• Ensure campus cleanliness, including trash removal, floor care, window washing, and disinfecting high-touch surfaces
• Respond promptly to cleaning and maintenance requests from staff
• Monitor and restock cleaning and hygiene supplies (restrooms) 
• Secure campus buildings at the end of the shift (lock doors, turn off lights, check alarms)
• Assist with event setup and takedown (tables, chairs, AV equipment)
• Collaborate with the facilities team to support safety and emergency procedures
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required- AA or BA preferred
• Minimum 2 years of custodial or facilities maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Strong attention to detail and pride in work quality
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
• Clear background check and eligibility to work in a school setting
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment

Schedule

• 32 hours/week
• Afternoon to evening shift preferred, with some flexibility for occasional weekend or special event needs

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@chartwell.org with the subject line “Custodian Application – [Your Name].” Position open until filled.

About Chartwell

For more than  40 years, Chartwell School has been educating students, who have been diagnosed with a specific language-based learning disability, in a way that provides them with the academic skills necessary to be successful in future educational endeavors. We believe that all of our students are capable learners who can discover new pathways to learn skills and apply knowledge. Chartwell offers a full academic program, with well-structured, multi-sensory teaching in all classes.  Our fully accredited curriculum includes all areas of reading and language instruction, mathematics, social studies, science, health and fitness, the arts, technology, and a wide array of enrichment activities.  Students build academic skills one layer at a time.  Each layer integrates higher order thinking, creativity, perseverance and practical problem solving.  Chartwell teaches students to overcome academic challenges and helps them grow in self-reliance, character, and respect for the effort and abilities of others.

Mission

Chartwell empowers students with dyslexia and associated learning differences to unlock their full potential. We provide a college preparatory, strength-based program that gives students the skills, strategies, tools and mindset needed to become successful lifelong learners. We share our expertise through partnerships and outreach initiatives to transform education. 

Vision 

Chartwell aspires to show the world that young people with language-based learning differences and diverse learning styles and profiles can be among the most creative, productive and valuable members of any community. We further aim to inspire others to get to know, understand and value these students from very young ages and to help them realize their full potential. We seek to see them develop into confident young people and adults, committed to lifelong learning and equipped with the knowledge, skills and social and emotional competencies to achieve their goals. 

Chartwell School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• High school diploma or equivalent required- AA or BA preferred
• Minimum 2 years of custodial or facilities maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Strong attention to detail and pride in work quality
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
• Clear background check and eligibility to work in a school setting
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment

About Chartwell School

The mission of Chartwell School is to diagnostically educate students with specific learning variations, including dyslexia, in a way that provides them with the academic skills, confidence, creativity and perseverance necessary to meet the challenges of mainstream education and lifelong learning. Our students have average or better intelligence but may have struggled in traditional classrooms due to dyslexia or other learning disabilities and academic challenges. We provide co-ed students ages 5-18 with the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to succeed. A Chartwell education includes: small class sizes, a 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio, attention to learning styles, emphasis on social skills and character building, multi-sensory learning, integrated technology, enrichment activities, sports, and a healthful, green campus.

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