CLAssistant Lead Custodian​/Swing Shift - Kamiakin

Assistant Lead Custodian / Swing Shift – Kamiakin High School

Starting date:
Immediately.

Hours:

8 Hours per Day, 260 Days per Year (Swing Shift additional $.20/hr).

Salary: $23.30 - $27.58 per hour, plus swing shift premium.

• Pass basic skills test based on job requirements.
• Employment history in similar positions.
• References indicating satisfactory skills and abilities in similar position.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet physical demands of the position.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web‑Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, including employee‑paid fingerprinting.

• Minimum one year of experience as a Building Custodian or equivalent.
• Demonstrated high degree of skill and knowledge expected of a Building Custodian.
• Willingness to comply with district board policies and programs.
• Self‑starter; initiative.
• Ability to operate computers for timecard entry and CMMS work orders.
• Command of English for verbal and written communication.
• Basic math calculations.
• Follow administrative procedures and board policies.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Assess and correct safety issues.
• Establish cooperative relationships with students, parents, staff and management.
• Professional mindset, teamwork, pride and continuous improvement.
• Organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regular, 100 lbs frequent, over 100 lbs occasional, squat, bend, carry, climb ladders.
• Dependable, punctual, good attendance.
• Available for overtime after school and weekends.
• Ability to refinish classroom resilient floors, carpets, gym wood floors.
• Basic computer use for records and email.

• General custodial skills; operating custodial equipment and heating/cooling systems.
• Teamwork and delegation.
• Time management and consistent schedule.
• Positive rapport with staff and students.
• Public image of district and following policies.

• Coordinate with building personnel and custodial team to ensure smooth swing shift operation.
• Support night activities and other lead coordinations.
• Communicate with building administrator, principal and other staff regarding needs.
• Fill in for lead/day custodian when absent.
• Perform housekeeping duties meeting quality and quantity expectations.
• Order supplies and stock closets.
• Ensure adequate cleaning equipment.
• Assist custodial staff and support safe, sanitary facility.
• Support lunch program set‑up and clean‑up.
• Lock and unlock facility.
• Submit substitute custodial evaluation forms.
• Monthly fire extinguisher inspection; generate work orders.
• Follow district policies, attendance, punctuality.
• Create and implement preventive maintenance / asset preservation calendar.
• Perform minor maintenance: light replacement, ceiling tiles, dispensers, flag holders, utilities, filters.
• Assist in summer and break cleaning schedules.
• Respond to teacher/principal requests promptly.
• Maintain grounds: flower beds, sidewalks, garbage cans.
• Ensure entrance cleanliness daily.
• Move facilities, classroom and office as directed.
• Perform snow and ice removal.
• Maintain carpet and resilient flooring.
• Generate work orders in work‑order system.
• Work with leads to ensure timely completion.
• Respond to after‑hour emergencies.
• Coordinate with vendors, inspectors, contractors.
• Assist with special programs and activities.
• Use power and hand tools for floor, wall, carpet and furniture upkeep.
• Work in crew on non‑student days.
• Mentor new team members.
• Conduct integrated pest management.
• Model professional adult behavior; politeness and civility.
• Perform duties assigned by supervisor.

• Language skills: read, write, email, present information.
• Mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume.
• Reasoning ability: define problems, collect data, draw conclusions, interpret instructions.

• Mobility: use hands, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Senses: listen, communicate, occasional taste or smell, vision requirements.
• Lifting: 50 lbs regular, 100 lbs frequent, over 100 lbs occasional.
• Hazards: moving mechanical parts, weather, electrical shock risk, wet/humid conditions, chemicals, extreme temperatures, vibration, noise; hearing protection may be required.

The Kennewick School District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or presence of a service animal. All employees and applicants are protected under civil rights laws.