Juan Hernandez – late shift, 12 to 8:30 pm

   Since last year, Hernandez has had one of the most unique custodial jobs, working four hours outside on the baseball, softball, and football fields and four hours in the small gym, locker rooms, and Beak. Unlike the other custodians, his route and duties vary everyday, which is one of the most enjoyable aspects of his job.

   “It’s nice to make the school look more beautiful,” Hernandez said in Spanish. “The school is clean on the outside, it is clean inside, it looks more beautiful.”

   Before coming to Gabrielino, Hernandez worked as a substitute custodian for two years, cleaning campuses all around the district. In his early career, he was a mechanic for 27 years. Now, he enjoys the support he receives from the custodial team despite wishing the students maintained the bathrooms better.

   “The most rewarding part of my job right now is probably working in what I do, where I am,” Hernandez said with a smile. “After, I don’t want any other position. Everything is good.”