Chief Night Custodian 2026-27 Newport High School (external applicants)

Position Purpose

The Chief Night Custodian is responsible for performing custodial work as required in and around school buildings; maintaining a clean, safe and efficient educational facility. Reports to supervisor any condition beyond the employee's control.

Commitment to Equity

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, seals, and finishes floors; dusts furniture and equipment.
• Empties and cleans pencil sharpeners and wastebaskets; polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Washes windows; vacuums carpets, curtains, blinds and furniture; shampoos carpets.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, keeping them supplied with paper towels and soap.
• Cleans assigned offices and classrooms.
• Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs for special events.
• Collects and disposes of garbage and trash; cleans chalkboards and erasers.
• Shovels snow, sweeps and washes walks, keeps grounds clean, waters lawns and shrubbery.
• Performs minor maintenance repairs such as unstopping sinks, replacing burned‑out light bulbs and tubes, and replacing faucet washers.
• Secures the building by locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights, exhaust fans and other equipment, and setting alarms.
• Assists staff and community groups.
• Performs other related work as required by the conditions of the facility or as requested by the building manager and/or chief night or head day custodian.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to and is directly supervised by the Building Administrator and Custodial Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor.

Education & Experience

High school diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing and communication skills. Preferred: one year of public school experience. Required: two years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience.

Licensing Requirements

None.

Knowledge

• Plant equipment maintenance
• Cleaning methods
• Safety practices
• Equipment and supplies

Skills

• Oral and written communication; ability to understand directions.
• Responsive relationship with building manager, head custodian, and operations lead personnel.
• Operation of hand and power cleaning and polishing equipment.
• Careful handling of fragile items.
• Practice of safety precautions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb independently and over 50 lb with assistance.
• Sustained physical work and agility.
• Work while standing on a stepladder.
• Positive public relations and attitude when dealing with staff and community.
• Flexibility to work different shift times throughout the year.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair work.
• Adherence to Board policies, district, and legal requirements.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Physical Requirements

Positions typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Heavy work may involve exerting up to 100 lb of force occasionally, up to 50 lb frequently, and up to 20 lb constantly. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Pay

$39.45 per hour based on a negotiated collective bargaining agreement. 40 hours per week for a 260‑day annual assignment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Long‑term disability and life insurance
• Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
• Vacation and paid holidays

Schedule

Full‑time position: 40 hours per week on a 260‑day school year schedule, with varying shift times as required throughout the year.