Chehalis- Custodian- District Wide

District Wide Custodian

This posting is for a District Wide, full time (8 hour) custodian. Anticipated hours are 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

In-district applicants, who are current members of the PSE bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., September 14, 2026, and will receive first consideration. Rate of pay based on the PSE Salary Schedule and experience.

The custodian will maintain attractive, sanitary and safe facilities; provide adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and District approved events; minimize property damage, loss and liability exposure by maintaining facility security.

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Driver's license
• Must pass a criminal justice fingerprint/background check. The applicant is responsible for the $84 fingerprint/background check fee.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or recognized equivalent

Experience

Required:

• Prior job-related experience in school or institutional setting

Essential Job Functions:

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events
• Cleans school facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment
• Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate and particularly during inclement weather conditions
• Vacuums classrooms daily and dusts furniture
• Cleans corridors each day
• Scrubs or hoses down floors, disinfects toilets daily, cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
• Delivers varied items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties
• Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities
• Monitors heating system in building
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site
• Works with students in setting up facility for assemblies
• Serves as contact point for alarm center
• Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
• Complies with local and federal laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals, trash, rubbish, and waste
• Reports to the principal any damage to school property
• Remains on the school premises during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required by the principal
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities
• Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Uses forklift to unload supplies/materials
• Completes work at assigned workstations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Reports To:

Director of Operations

Compensation and Benefits:
Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement. See Article VIII Holidays, Article IX Leaves, Article XII Insurance and Retirement, XVI Transfer of Previous Experience, Article XVII Salaries and Employee Compensation.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments.

Paid holidays and paid time off are also employee benefits outlined in the PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran…