Custodian Head Day 2026-27 - Bennett Elementary (Internal Applicants Only)

About the Role

The Custodian is responsible for performing custodial work in and around school buildings to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient educational facility. The 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, Custodial Manager, and/or Custodial Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Two (2) years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience required.
• One year of public school experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of plant equipment maintenance, cleaning methods, safety practices, and equipment/supplies.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to understand oral and written directions within the scope of job responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain a responsive relationship with 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 and practice safety precautions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to perform 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 and 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: 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.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Pay

$34.91/hour to $35.91/hour based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule

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

Benefits

• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility based on 630 hours worked within a school year.
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
• Other benefits include vacation and paid holidays.