Custodian Swing Shift 2025-26

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors;
• Clean and maintains equipment;
• Empties and clean pencil sharpeners, trash and recycle bins;
• Cleans and maintains 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/classrooms;
• Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs for special events;
• Collects and disposes of garbage and recycle; shovels snow, sweeps and washes walks, keeps grounds clean,
• Performs minor maintenance on site equipment and/or report issues, repairs such as unstopping sinks, replacing burned out light bulbs and tubes.

Requirements

• Secures building by walking exterior of building to make sure it is secure, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights, exhaust fans and other equipment and setting alarms;
• Affords assistance to staff and community groups;
• Performs other related work as required by the conditions of the facility or as requested by the building administrator and/or custodial manager/supervisor or head day custodian.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Communicates orally and in writing and to understand oral and written directions within the scope of job responsibilities;
• Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the requirements of the building manager and/or head custodian and operations lead personnel;
• Operates hand and power district equipment;
• Handles fragile items carefully;
• Practices safety precautions;
• Lifts up to 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance;
• Moves with agility;
• Works while standing on a stepladder and/or lift;
• Maintains good public relations by demonstrating a positive and willing attitude in dealing with staff and community;
• Works different shift times as required throughout the year;
• Performs minor maintenance and repair work;
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and District and legal requirements;
• Meets and maintains 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 forces constantly to move objects.

Benefits

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