Custodian Swing Shift - Chinook/Medina 2025/26 (Internal Applicants Only)

Bellevue School District • Bellevue, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing and communication skills
• Two (2) years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience required.
• District equipment maintenance knowledge
• Cleaning methods knowledge
• Safety practices knowledge
• Equipment and supplies knowledge
• Basic customer service skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to understand oral and written directions within the scope of job responsibilities
• Ability to maintain a close and highly responsive relationship to the requirements of the building manager and/or head custodian and operations lead personnel
• Ability to operate hand and power district equipment
• Ability to handle fragile items carefully
• Ability to practice safety precautions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance
• Ability to do sustained physical work
• Ability to move with agility
• Ability to work while standing on a stepladder and/or lift
• Ability to maintain good public relations by demonstrating a positive and willing attitude in dealing with staff and community
• Ability to work different shift times as required throughout the year
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and District and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• 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.
• Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Nice To Haves

• One year of public school experience

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.
• 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.

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.
• Vacation and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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