Chief Night Custodian 2026-27 Newport High School (Internal Applicants Only)

About the Role

The Chief Night Custodian is responsible for performing custodial work in and around school buildings to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient educational facility. This role involves reporting any conditions beyond the employee's control to the supervisor.

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, keeps 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 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

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

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing, and communication skills
• One year of public school experience (preferred)
• Two years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience

Knowledge

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

Skills

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to understand oral and written directions within the scope of job responsibilities
• Ability to maintain a close and highly responsive relationship to the requirements of the building manager and/or head custodian and operations lead personnel
• Ability to operate hand and power cleaning and polishing equipment
• Ability to handle fragile items carefully
• Ability to practice safety precautions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance
• Ability to do sustained physical work
• Ability to move with agility
• Ability to work while standing on a stepladder
• Ability to maintain good public relations by demonstrating a positive and willing attitude in dealing with staff and community
• Ability to work different shift times as required throughout the year
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and District and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises

Pay

$35.55/hour to $36.55/hour based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule

40 hours per week for a 260-day annual assignment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility based on 630 hours worked within a school year
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
• Vacation and paid holidays