Custodian Chief

Clover Park School District Custer Elementary - Lakewood, Washington Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5957762

Final date to receive applications: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

* Hourly Wage Range - $31.99-$33.94/hr

Hours per Day -8.0

Days per Year -260

** Shift -6:00 am - 2:00 pm

I.IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

A.

Job Title:

B.Classification Level:
Elementary Chief Custodian IUOE C

C.

Reports to:

D.

Working Title:

Building Principal/Custodial Supervisor

II.SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Maintains district cleaning standards for the custodial crew to insure a clean, sanitary, comfortable and safe building. Will plan, work with and evaluate the work which is to be accomplished by other custodians within the plant.

Typical Work:

1.Responsible for all housekeeping services of the facility:
Empties trash cans, cleans

chalkboards and chalk trays, cleans restrooms and classrooms, dusts and spot mops

tiled floor areas, cleans furniture, vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas, bonnets

and extract carpets when needed, cleans sinks, cleans window, fills all types of

dispensers and empties pencil sharpeners, straightens student desks, dusts high and

low, changes light bulbs only when more than one custodian is present, changes

classroom trash can liners, cleans drinking fountains, washes walls, preps and applies

floor finish to tile floors when needed, preps and applies finish and maintains wooden

floors where needed, sweeps stairwells, entryways, and thresholds, cleans all

custodial equipment at end of shift.

2.Responsible for minor repairs to building and equipment:
Changes air filters, repairs

classroom furniture, plans and works with custodian(s) to maintain buildings and

grounds to district standards, performs routine painting of wall surfaces where and

when needed, performs routine daily maintenance of boiler system if applicable,

regulates temperature, humidity, and ventilation within the plant, performs minor

repairs to protect the facility from damage, performs additional duties related to

housekeeping.

3.Work within established procedures to safeguard and operate the facility:
Orders

supplies in sufficient quantity and type to maintain proper operation of plant, works

within the established custodial budget assigned to the facility, responsible for

building security, responds to emergencies after duty hours as needed, renders

assistance to maintenance personnel when requested, responsible for maintaining

records and files connected with the operation and safeguarding of the plant,

responsible for conducting various checks and sending reports to the Custodial

Services office within established time frames or as requested, responsible for work

orders and vandalism reports, set-up and tear-down for special events in the building,

read utility meters.

4.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Plans, directs and works with custodian(s) within the

facility. Provide input to evaluate custodian and substitute custodians assigned to

the facility.

5.Perform other duties as required.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Other tasks of a similar level of difficulty and responsibility may be assigned. Also, performance of more difficult and responsible tasks may be required to aid in the development of the employee for future advancement.

IV.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A.Education and Experience

1.High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

2.Must be in the existing Chief Custodial Trainee Program and a secondary level

assistant chief custodian.

3.Physically able to perform the duties demanded of a custodian.

4.Experience as a custodian (sweeper).

5.Experience in the minor repair of electrical, plumbing and carpentry areas.

6.Must be flexible to hour or shift changes to provide service for school functions

7.Successful completion of district standard custodial classes.

B.Certification and Licenses

1.Successful completion of fingerprint and background check.

2.Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

V.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

1.Ability to effectively work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team

environment.

2.Ability to receive and positively act upon constructive criticism.

3.Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair.

4.Knowledge of and ability to apply district housekeeping standards.

5.Ability to proficiently speak, write, and understand…