Custodian Part-time, Our Lady of Fatima, Seattle

Our Lady of Fatima School, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, has been serving our community since 1954. Rooted in its values of love, community, faith, stewardship, and joy, the school serves 290 students from preschool through 8th grade. OLF is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates who will add to the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community.

About the role

OLF is seeking a year-round, part-time custodian to work after school hours. We are looking for a dependable, hardworking individual who takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and families. This position plays an important role in the daily care of our preschool through 8th grade building. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and values being part of a community dedicated to serving children and families.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 4:00 - 9:00 PM, with the opportunity for additional hours throughout the year as needed.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of:
  • Classrooms & Lunchroom - emptying all garbage, recycling, and compost containers
  • Disinfecting high-touch areas
  • Vacuuming classrooms and hallways
  • Sweeping and mopping in the middle school classrooms and hallways
• Other regular duties:
  • Sweeping/cleaning walkways and outdoor areas around campus
  • General cleaning tasks as the need arises
  • Small maintenance and repair tasks as needed
  • Summer building projects (e.g., cleaning carpets, classrooms, small painting jobs, etc.)
  • Prepare classrooms and building for beginning of school year
  • Maintain cleanliness logs and complete shift reports to document completed tasks and areas inspected

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Prior custodial or janitorial experience, preferably within a school setting
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job, such as (but not limited to):
  • Standing/walking for long periods of time
  • Lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds (occasionally more)
  • Operating small machinery
  • Possess physical strength and stamina required for daily tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of effective cleaning processes, products, and tools
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass background check and participate in Safe Environment course

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $22 - $26/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.