Chief Night Custodian ESC; Internal

Chief Night Custodian 2026-27 ESC (Internal Applicants Only) Job Details

Job : 5898299

Final date to receive applications: Aug 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 22, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Chief Night 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, scrubs, seals, finishes floors; dusts furniture and equipment; empties and clean pencil sharpeners, wastebaskets; polishes 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 trash; cleans chalkboards and erasers; shovels snow, sweeps and washes walks, keeps grounds clean, waters lawns and shrubbery;
• Performs minor maintenance repairs such as unstopping sinks, replacing burned out light bulbs and tubes, replaces faucet washers;
• Secures building by 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 manager and/or chief night or head day custodian.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to and is directly supervised by Building Administrator and Custodial Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required: High school diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing and communication skills;

Preferred: One year of public school experience.

Two (2) years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience required.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

None

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Plant equipment maintenance;
• Cleaning methods;
• Safety practices;
• Equipment and supplies.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• 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 cleaning and polishing 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;
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Heavy Work:
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. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Operating…