Custodial - Head Custodian - Middle School Job Issaquah area,Washington USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Custodial
- Head Custodian
- Middle School

Position Type:
Classified/ Facilities
Date Posted: 9/22/2026
Location:

COUGAR MOUNTAIN MIDDLE
Closing Date: 09/28/2026

THIS POSITION IS FOR8 HOURS PER DAY AT 260 DAYS PER YEAR.
PAY FOR POSITION: PSE Salary Schedule Level 10 - $ 30.77

Description:

If you are a current employee please apply through the "Internal" link found at the top of this page (this does not include substitutes).

This position's responsibilities are to maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and security of an assigned secondary school facility. The middle school head custodian will provide direction to other custodial staff and will prepare the building for school and public events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending upon the individual assignment, the Head Custodian may perform all or a combination of the following:

Cleans specific areas and oversees the cleaning of assigned school or comparable facility to provide a sanitary and safe environment for student learning and support functions; vacuums, dusts, mops, sweeps, cleans bathrooms and showers, picks up and empties trash, changes light bulbs, fills soap and paper products containers, removes graffiti and provides a wide variety of cleaning and custodial services.

Opens facility; turns on lights and equipment; takes out mailbox and flag. Opens and/or locks building doors and operates alarm system for security according to established procedures.

Sets up and takes down a wide variety of equipment and furniture for events, assemblies, food service, public use of school facilities and other functions; moves a variety of equipment and furniture as needed to meet the needs of students, staff and the public. Assists teachers, students and administrators in locating needed equipment. Provides emergency cleaning.

Maintains effective communication with students, parents, staff and the public for safety, security and public relations.

Conducts fire and earthquake drills; accompanies fire marshal during inspections; prepares necessary reports. Inspects emergency lighting and batteries.

Provides direction, trains and oversees work of night shift staff of three or more custodians; resolves or reports personnel conflicts. Keeps custodial time records.

Makes minor repairs, such as painting, plastering, stain and gum removal, fixing chair feet and table legs, replacing acoustical tile, clearing drains and toilets and fixing leaks. Cleans and replaces heat pump and univent filters.

Performs major summer cleaning of facility, including floor finishes, furniture, equipment, painting and repairs to prepare buildings for the start of the student school year.

Determines cleaning areas and assignments. Assigns overtime, fills out variance and vacation slips; monitors time cards.

Sets up and cleans lunchroom for breakfast and lunch. May be required to monitor student behavior.

Maintains custodial budget; orders custodial supplies. Keeps records of work orders, inspections, and building usage. May schedule and coordinate building usage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Continued

Maintains and distributes building keys; may maintain and repair student lockers as required. Prepares signage and changes reader board.

Operates heating ventilation systems and controls in facility; maintains boilers, pumps, and compressors as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Operates or uses hydraulic lift, ladders, scaffolding, blowers, floor polishers, power tools and other equipment.

Moves supplies and materials as needed. Signs for and receives deliveries.

May be on off hours contact list to respond to facility emergencies.

Serves on school committees and councils related to safety and security of facility.

Provides supervision to student helpers as assigned; trains, monitors, and corrects students in…