Substitute Custodian (2026-27)

About the Role

Perform the duties required to maintain a safe, clean, well-maintained, learning environment for students and patrons.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of building and campus in all respects.
• Vacuum, sweep, dust, and mop floors and/or carpets, as needed.
• Clean restrooms, furniture, walls, and fixtures, as needed.
• Sanitize body-contact areas including drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, urinals, etc.
• Clean/wash door glass and windows, as needed.
• Apply floor seals and finishes, as needed.
• Replace (applicable incandescent) burned out lights, as needed and appropriate.
• Operate cleaning machines as required.
• Ensure comfortable work environment including temperature, ventilation, and building safety.
• Provide night security of assigned facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor/Building Administrator.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; or a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• A valid Washington State driver's license/reliable transportation.

Skills

• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds (50 lb).
• Ability to stoop and bend.
• Ability to climb to the height of fifteen (15) feet.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff to achieve a safe and comfortable work environment and meet the goals and objectives of the District.
• Possess and maintain licenses and special endorsements as may be required by the employer.
• Physical labor for up to an eight-hour shift.

Pay

Pay rates for the 2026-27 school year depend on position worked. Substitute rates for facilities positions are as follows:

• Building Custodian: $25.95
• Stadium/Grounds Custodian: $26.85
• Groundsperson: $26.85
• General Maintenance: $29.40

Benefits

For on-call positions, eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours worked during the last two (2) school years (September 1 through August 31). Some on-call positions may not be benefit eligible.

Regular employees who are not in on-call positions and are anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Option to participate in deferred compensation/403B plans.
• Dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts.
• Additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions.
• Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and paid holidays aligned with bargaining agreements.
• VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account) for out-of-pocket benefits costs.

Benefits are administered through the Payroll Department. Additional information is available on the district webpage.

Reports To

Facilities Supervisor with input by the Building Principal.