Chief Night Custodian 2026-27 Odle Middle School (Internal Applicants Only)

Bellevue School District • Bellevue, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Night Custodian performs custodial work in and around school buildings to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient educational facility. The role reports conditions beyond the employee’s control and assists staff and community groups. Position assignments may vary according to facility needs and department business needs.

This position is assigned to Odle Middle School for the 2026–27 school year and is an internal-applicants-only posting. It is a 40-hour-per-week, 260-day annual assignment covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The stated pay range is $34.91 to $35.91 per hour, based on the negotiated agreement. The position reports to and is directly supervised by the Building Administrator and Custodial Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor.

The district describes its commitment to a diverse workforce that represents its students and embraces and models cultural competency as an international community. Employment offers are contingent on identity and work-authorization verification, background and reference checks, fingerprint-based criminal-history review, review of sexual-misconduct information from prior school district employers, and approval by the Bellevue School Board. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, or strong evidence of reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Two years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience.
• Knowledge of plant equipment maintenance, cleaning methods, safety practices, equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and understand oral and written directions within the scope of job responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain a close and responsive relationship with the building manager and/or head custodian and operations lead personnel.
• Ability to operate hand and power cleaning and polishing equipment and handle fragile items carefully.
• Ability to practice safety precautions and perform minor maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and more than 50 pounds with assistance; perform sustained physical work; move with agility; and work while standing on a stepladder.
• Ability to maintain positive public relations and a willing attitude when dealing with staff and community members.
• Ability to work different shift times as required throughout the year.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and District and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Positions typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Heavy work involving exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Nice To Haves

• One year of public school experience.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, seal, and finish floors; dust furniture and equipment; clean pencil sharpeners and wastebaskets; polish furniture and fixtures; wash windows; vacuum carpets, curtains, blinds, and furniture; and shampoo carpets.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and replenish paper towels and soap.
• Clean assigned offices and classrooms.
• Move furniture and equipment and arrange tables and chairs for special events.
• Collect and dispose of garbage and trash; clean chalkboards and erasers; shovel snow; sweep and wash walks; keep grounds clean; and water lawns and shrubbery.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs, including unstopping sinks, replacing burned-out light bulbs and tubes, and replacing faucet washers.
• Secure the building by locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights, exhaust fans, and other equipment, and setting alarms.
• Assist staff and community groups.
• Report conditions beyond the employee’s control to a supervisor.
• Perform other related work as required by facility conditions or as requested by the building manager and/or chief night or head day custodian.

Benefits

• Medical insurance eligibility based on 630 hours worked within a school year.
• Dental insurance eligibility based on 630 hours worked within a school year.
• Vision insurance eligibility based on 630 hours worked within a school year.
• Long-term disability insurance eligibility based on 630 hours worked within a school year.
• Life-insurance eligibility based on 630 hours worked within a school year.
• Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
• Vacation.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED