Secondary Custodian

SECONDARY SCHOOL CUSTODIAN

• Hours per Day: 8 hours per day $26.55 to $30.69 per hour DOE
• Days of the Week:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Shift Times: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
• Position Type:
  Classified/ Custodial
• Date Posted: 6/17/2026
• Location:
  
  Federal Way High School
• Date Available:
  
  Upon Hire
• Closing Date: 07/01/2026
• Days per Year: 260

Perform a wide variety of custodial, building and grounds maintenance and cleaning tasks. Assume responsibility for a specific area of building and grounds. Report any preventative maintenance tasks that need to be done to the Head Custodian.

• Complete work assignments daily and help other workers as necessary.
• Know and execute the building security procedures as needed.
• Support the maintenance of safe and healthy work/play conditions throughout the campus.
• Utilize appropriate energy conservation measures.
• Observe and follow safety and health regulations and District guidelines.
• Maintain excellent communication with the principal or immediate supervisor.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with staff and students.
• Give assistance to and work harmoniously with community groups as needed.

• Clean all assigned classrooms.
• Vacuum, dust, mop and spot mop when necessary.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets.
• Clean chalkboards/whiteboards, trays and erasers when needed.
• Dust all horizontal surfaces, vents and univents.
• Clean walls and around doors and light switches when necessary.
• Dust lockers, beams, etc., regularly.

• Clean and disinfect fixtures, floors and partitions daily.
• Check and replenish supplies as needed.
• Clean and disinfect shower rooms daily.
• Clean lockers as required.

• Dust mop and wet mop daily and remove scuff marks from walls.
• Clean behind bleachers and clean drinking fountains.
• Perform required inspections of bleachers, playground equipment, and play areas, and complete required inspection forms.

• Empty garbage.
• Clean lunchroom after lunch, including wiping down tables.
• Set up and take down cafeteria tables.
• Clean kitchen area.

• Secure all outside doors and windows at designated times.

• Keep the Head Custodian or Night Lead informed of needed supplies.
• Monitor persons entering the building for night activities; i.e., open and secure designated areas as needed.
• Clean and maintain around outside of the buildings, including flowerbeds, gutters, drains, etc.
• Wash windows.

• Minimum of 6 months of custodial experience.

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

• Criminal background clearance.
• Excellent safety record.

• School board policies and procedures.
• Computer, phone, and e‑mail skills at a basic level.

• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently with or without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications, and take instructions from supervisor.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Organize time, materials, and equipment to work in an efficient, thorough manner.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
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