Chief Night Custodian 2026-27 Odle Middle School (Internal Applicants Only)

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.

Duties & 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.

Reporting Relationship

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

Required Education & Experience

• 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 (required).

Licensing Requirements

None.

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 lb independently and over 50 lb with assistance.
• Ability to do sustained physical work and 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, District, and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class 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 to move objects. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Conditions of Employment

• Salary: $34.91 / hour to $35.91 / hour based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week for a 260‑day annual assignment.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life‑insurance eligibility (based upon 630 hours worked within a school year); retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems; vacation and paid holidays.
• Position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.