Custodian Swing Shift 2026-27 - Tyee/Somerset - Split Assignment (Internal Applicants Only)

About the role

Position Purpose: The Custodian is responsible for performing custodial work as required in and around school buildings; maintaining 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.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors
• Clean and maintains equipment
• Empties and cleans 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 reports issues, repairs such as unstopping sinks, replacing burned out light bulbs and tubes
• 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
• Assists 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 (required)
• One year of public school experience (preferred)
• Two (2) years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience (required)

Knowledge

• District equipment maintenance
• Cleaning methods
• Safety practices
• Equipment and supplies
• Basic customer service
• Computer skills