2026-27 Lead Custodian (6:30am-3:00pm) - Komachin Middle School (Internal Only)

North Thurston Public Schools • Lacey, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Custodian maintains the assigned school building and physical plant to support a healthy, orderly learning environment. In addition to regular custodial and maintenance duties, the position supports classroom teachers with furniture and equipment setup and maintenance, serves as a professional and helpful role model for students, and assists with campus security as needed. The employee is expected to communicate effectively and help strengthen engagement with the district’s culturally diverse community.

The Lead Custodian receives day-to-day direction from school administrators and performance requirements from the custodial supervisor. Work is performed in accordance with district and school policies, custodial standards, Labor and Industry standards, and OSHA standards. The position is based at an assigned building and is scheduled for 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 260 days per year, beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.

Duties include cleaning and maintaining school buildings and grounds; performing authorized minor repairs and painting; monitoring safety, building systems, and equipment; ordering and inventorying supplies; coordinating site custodial operations and summer cleaning; supporting training and communications for onsite custodians; and securing the building and assisting with emergency planning and response. The employee may work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions and must be able to perform the physical tasks required for custodial work.

Requirements

• Successful experience working with culturally diverse families and communities, or demonstrated commitment to strengthening engagement with a diverse community and skill communicating with a diverse population.
• Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent in the specific trade or craft area.
• First Aid training.
• CPR and defibrillator training may be required.
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships with district employees, vendors, contractors, and public entities.
• Ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions, concentrate, produce accurate work, and respond to changing priorities.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction; sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of state and local codes related to the assigned trade or craft.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, safe driving record, and ability and willingness to operate district-owned vehicles.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, lifting up to 60 pounds, and moving heavier materials with appropriate equipment.
• Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts, district vehicles, computers, and safety equipment.
• Ability to communicate in person, by radio, electronically, and by phone.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience with and knowledge of intrusion alarms, automatic fire alarm and sprinkler systems, and HVAC systems and controls; computer-controlled HVAC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and refinish floors; clean, dust, and polish furniture; wash windows and walls; clean restrooms; remove rubbish; change lights; and maintain clean, sanitary, and orderly buildings.
• Pick up litter inside schools and on school grounds.
• Address inclement-weather safety, including shoveling, salting, protecting against slips, securing against wind damage, removing snow from roofs, and clearing clogged downspouts.
• Apply cleaning chemicals according to safety procedures and follow safety measures when cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance as authorized by district maintenance staff, and minor painting of school walls, rails, playgrounds, and other areas.
• Remove dirt and markings from interior and exterior surfaces; keep equipment clean and in good repair; and advise the principal or Maintenance Department about mechanical equipment and building maintenance.
• Initiate work orders and follow up to help ensure maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
• Work with the custodial supervisor to order and inventory onsite supplies, including cleaning supplies, deicer, and light bulbs.
• Monitor energy conservation and suggest methods or procedures; secure equipment and supplies against loss, theft, pilferage, or abuse.
• Prepare integrated substitute plans for the assigned site and positions; coordinate additional garbage and recycling pickup when necessary; and coordinate summer cleaning at the designated site.
• Inventory, maintain, and perform minor repairs on onsite custodial equipment; assist with building-specific training plans for new hires.
• Assist onsite custodians with Skyward/Q, Frontline, and email correspondence.
• Learn emergency shutoff locations and train onsite custodians on those locations when applicable.
• Maintain district flags according to the custodial supervisor’s directions, including raising, lowering, inspecting, and requesting replacements.
• Follow Board policies and stay informed of updates and changes.
• Inspect or monitor facilities and equipment to detect and prevent injury or damage; maintain building security; and lock, secure, and code out the building at the end of the shift.
• Verify emergency equipment is maintained and repaired as needed, and assist with emergency planning and response.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours during the school year are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance benefits.
• Eligible employees are required to participate in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed