Custodian Swing Shift 2025-26
About The Position
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. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) 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. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to and is directly supervised by Building Administrator and Custodial Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor.
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
- Cleaning methods
- Safety practices
- Equipment and supplies
- Basic customer service
- 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
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.
- Other benefits include vacation and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
