CLLead Custodian​/Day Shift - Legacy

Position #22818: Lead Custodian/Day Shift

Posting Dates: 01/06/2026 – 01/13/2026 (Or Until Filled)

Location: Legacy High School

Hours: 7 hours per day, 260 days per year

The person in this position will maintain the school buildings and efficiently manage the facility as to usefulness, appearance, safety hazards, cleanliness, and minor repairs not requiring a skilled tradesman.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online .org.

• Employment history in similar position(s)
• References indicating satisfactory skills and abilities in similar positions
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• Must pass a basic skills test.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

• Minimum one year of previous and successful experience as an Elementary Lead Building Custodian or equal experience as approved acceptable by the Kennewick School District.
• Demonstrate the high degree of skill and knowledge expected of a Building Custodian in the responsibilities listed under the headings "Essential Duties and Responsibilities", "General Requirements", "Physical Demands", and "Work Environment".
• Willingness to comply with district board policies and established programs.
• Evidence of ability to operate computers and a Computerized Maintenance Management System. (CMMS)
• Evidence of ability to be a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
• The ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
• Show a history of dependability and punctuality, along with positive evaluations and recommendations.
• Evidence of ability to organize and prioritize in order to meet the district’s needs and deadlines.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative, and effective relationship with fellow employees, other lead persons, district staff, and administrator.
• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Physically able to do the required work, including: heavy and sustained lifting of more than 35 lbs., squatting, bending, stooping, carrying, climbing of ladders, and other functions that are physically difficult and demanding.

• Work closely, and communicate with, Building Administrator, school staff, other lead persons and custodians, the Custodial Supervisor, and the Buildings and Grounds Manager.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required meeting work quality and quantity expectations.
• Order supplies and stock closets as needed.
• Ensure adequate cleaning equipment as required.
• Assist other custodial staff as needed/required to ensure a safe and sanitary facility.
• Support the breakfast/lunch program with set-up, clean-up, as required.
• Lock/unlock building as required.
• Complete Substitute Custodial Evaluation Forms and turn them into the Custodial Supervisor as required.
• Perform monthly inspection of fire extinguishers. Initial monthly, generate work order as needed.
• Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of a calendar-based preventative maintenance/Asset Preservation system.
• Perform minor maintenance and secure facility emergencies as required. ie. – change lights, replace ceiling tile, replace dispensers, flag holder’s, turn off utilities, change filters, etc.
• Assist Building Administrator and Custodial Supervisor with creating summer and other break period cleaning…