CLCustodian​/Swing Shift - Park

Job Title: Custodian/Swing Shift

Location: Park Middle School, Kennewick, Washington

Hours: 8 Hours per Day, 260 Days per Year

Salary: $23.38 - $27.72

Starting Date: Immediately

Open Date: 11/05/2026

Final date to receive applications: Nov 12, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

The person in this position will maintain and efficiently manage the school location to optimize its usefulness and cleanliness, while handling minor repairs and addressing safety hazards not requiring a skilled tradesman. Other duties will be performed as assigned.

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 the essential functions.

• Passing basic skills test based on the requirements of the position.
• Employment history in similar position(s).
• References indicating satisfactory skills and abilities in similar position.
• 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 as indicated by taking and passing a physical capacity exam after job offer and before employment begins.
• 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.

• Demonstrated 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 in order to enter time card information and work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing as well as follow directions and instructions. Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
• Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• 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.
• Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.

• General custodial skills; basic operational knowledge of and ability to operate custodial equipment and the heating/cooling systems.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the custodial team to accomplish specific goals.
• Able to communicate with co-workers and delegate duties as needed.
• Able to organize time well and maintain a consistent daily schedule.
• Develop positive rapport and relationships with staff and students.
• Able to present a positive image for the school district and willingness to follow District policies and procedures.
• Positive evaluations and recommendations that support character and work ethic.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, self-disciplined, and a self-starter.