Head Custodian (Internal Applicants Only) @ Administration Building, 8 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools•Administration Building - Spokane, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. Provide custodial service throughout the district facilities for the purpose of providing a safe environment for students, staff and patrons of Spokane Public Schools. Works independently, receiving minimum supervision and guidance while overseeing site custodial staff. Hours/Day: 8 Continuing Role Daily Start/End times: 5:40 AM - 2:10 PM Anticipated Start Date: August 27, 2026

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, climb ladders, and perform various types of labor in eight-hour shift.
Low Pressure Boiler license required.
Proven ability to read, write and comprehend operational instructions and write applicable reports.
Available for contact in the event of an emergency, and ability to work after hours as requested.
Knowledge of hazardous materials and chemicals safety and disposal procedures.
Basic computer skills, familiarity with scheduling and work order system.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and confidentially with a diverse group of staff and students.

Responsibilities

Follow expectations outlined in the cleaning and sanitization procedures manual and observe all safety rules and regulations, to ensure a safe and sanitized site for Students and District staff.
Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of floors as needed; moving furniture and equipment; dusting, washing furniture/fixtures/flooring/windows, cleaning gutters and drains, operating cleaning equipment, replacing lights, and sanitizing health areas (i.e. bathrooms, locker rooms, drinking fountains, health room).
Maintenance of sidewalks and blacktop areas to include watering lawn, weeding garden beds, clearing of snow off sidewalks and steps, and de-icing hard surface areas using snow equipment.
Cleaning of boiler for summer inspection, observe running of boiler and know basic boiler operation.
Oversee up to 3 custodial FTE under standard operations, more than 3 for limited duration and/or special operations, including responsibility for training and coaching staff in safety procedures, proper cleaning methods, use of supplies and equipment, coordinating schedules, and addressing performance concerns.
Provide staff and administrative support.
Responsible for securing building and performing crisis plan procedures.
Ensure an adequate level of building and custodial supplies and equipment; submit orders as necessary.
Monitor building site events schedule, coordinate and perform work orders, setup and support.
Care and maintain equipment and building operating systems including submitting work orders.
Communicate and coordinate building maintenance work orders with maintenance department and building office.
Monitor and scheduling of an effective cleaning program for summer and school year.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor, or site administrator.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.
Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Long-Term Disability insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
Lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.
DRS Deferred Compensation Program
403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI.