Custodian

Custodian

Mount Vernon School District 320 Skagit Academy - Mount Vernon, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mount Vernon School District 320

Job : 5900424

Final date to receive applications: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

BENEFIT INFORMATION

• Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year.
• Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months.
• Optional tax-sheltered annuities:
  Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations, discipline history and attendance records, training and experience, references, and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related WA public school experience.

This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position.

Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant.

Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.

Job Description:

Custodian

Responsible to:
Maintenance Supervisor and Building Administrator

Work Year: 200

Days, 7.00 hours/day

This position is shared between Mount Baker Middle School and Skagit Academy. The hours are 3:00-6:00 at Skagit Academy and 6:00-10:30 ch and travel time built in to the schedule.

General:
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, building administrator and/or the Head Custodian, participate in the work of keeping school buildings and facilities properly maintained, clean and orderly.

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• School Custodian experience preferred.
• Current Washington State Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain valid CPR and First Aid card.

• Clean floors including sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing and polishing. Scrape and refinish floors as required. Operate floor polishers, scrubbers and other power equipment as required.
• Vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets.
• Clean walls, windows, woodwork, metalwork and fixtures, including, but not limited to bowls, sinks, counters, shelves, drinking fountains, blackboards, erasers and waste receptacles.
• Clean furniture; move, arrange and adjust furniture as required.
• Assist in the ordering and distribution of janitorial supplies.
• Perform basic maintenance as necessary. Such maintenance shall include cleaning gutters and roof drains, replacing filters, painting, and minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Coordinate through Head Custodian when additional maintenance assistance or repairs are needed.
• Clean sidewalks, entryways, driveways, parking and play areas; remove litter, leaves, and debris from these areas and grounds as necessary or required.
• Unlock and lock building and rooms as necessary; inspect for vandalism and report any findings to the head custodian and/or building administrator. Check lighting systems, clocks and bells; replace/adjust as necessary or required.
• Regulate heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems as necessary or required.
• Remove snow and/or de-ice walkways as necessary or required.
• Perform such other duties as, from time to time, may be 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.

High school diploma or…