Evening Custodian

Evening Custodian

Hoquiam School District No. 28 is seeking an evening custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment. This position ensures that district facilities are cared for with excellence, supporting staff, students, and community use.

• Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and professionalism when interacting with students, staff, and community members.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain safe and inviting learning spaces.
• Assist in training and supporting new and substitute custodial employees.
• Ensure classrooms and common areas are clean, sanitary, and ready for daily instruction and student activities.
• Provide a positive example for students by modeling responsibility, care for facilities, and attention to detail.
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping tasks using appropriate tools and chemicals safely and effectively.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, buffers, polishers, and extractors.
• Perform light maintenance and repairs including replacing bulbs, fixing doors and hinges, maintaining filters, and touching up paint.
• Prepare facilities for school and community events by setting up and removing furniture and equipment.
• Maintain the immediate exterior of buildings and grounds, removing litter, debris, and graffiti as needed.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience in custodial, maintenance, or related work preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation practices, chemical safety, and minor repair techniques.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions, labels, and safety instructions.
• Capable of performing physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment, and demonstrate reliability and flexibility.
• Willingness to receive training in technology and participate in inservice programs.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain). Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Custodians work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, and noise is routine. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, sometimes during evenings or weekends for events. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.

Salary: $23.60 - $29.19 an hour

Benefits:
State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement, 9 paid holidays, 10 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.