Substitute Custodian

South Kitsap School District Facilities and Operations
- Port Orchard, Washington Open in Google Maps

South Kitsap School District Facilities and Operations
- Port Orchard, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in South Kitsap School District

Job : 5805359 Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2027 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

All Applicants must have a completed online application to be considered for screening.

COMMENTS: SWING SHIFT HOURS

MAY INCLUDE 2:30.P.M.

-11:00.P.M., MONDAY-FRIDAY AND SOME SATURDAYS.

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Job Summary: The following is the swing shift custodial job description, it is given here as an example. Most substitute custodial work occurs on swing shift. Substitutes are called out by the substitute call-out system and locations of assignments vary upon need. Responsibilities include mopping and vacuuming floors, operating scrubbing and polishing equipment, cleaning and sanitizing rest rooms, and replenishing supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sweeps and mops floors; strips and waxes floors periodically per schedule.
• Vacuums and periodically shampoos carpets.
• Straightens furniture in classrooms and offices; dusts flat surfaces; washes walls, desks, and windows as needed.
• Picks up waste papers; empties trash containers.
• If applicable, picks up litter and clothes in school locker rooms; sweeps and mops locker rooms and gymnasium floors.
• Sets up lunchroom tables and chairs as assigned; cleans and puts away tables after lunch and stacks chairs.
• Cleans rest rooms; sweeps and mops floors and empties trash. Washes mirrors and walls as needed. Scrubs and sanitizes sinks, toilets, and urinals. Replaces supplies and dispensers such as toilet paper and soap.
• Cleanswhiteboards,trays and erasers; empties pencil sharpeners if assigned to a school building.
• Maintains current knowledge of school firefighting equipment; maintains equipment at proper operating conditions; reports fires and obtains emergency help.
• Performs minor repairs: repairs doors, tapes broken windows, replaces light bulbs, and paints surfaces.
• Communicates with staff and/or students during shift; responds to requests for repair, moving of furniture or supplies, or cleaning. Sets up tables, chairs, and other equipment for special events.
• Ensures that doors and windows are locked and building is secured before and after hours; checks that persons entering the building after hours are authorized visitors.
• Uses cleaners, disinfectants, and finishes according to product directions.
• Ensures that surrounding sidewalks and driveways are kept free of glass or other debris. Weeds gardens around building perimeter.
• Assists with after-school or evening activities as assigned; patrols building and parking areas; directs drivers to parking spaces.
• Provides backup assistance in covering for absent custodial employees; cleans and maintains designated areas as needed.
• Conducts thorough cleaning in summer; removes furniture from rooms and thoroughly cleans walls, carpets, and equipment. Washes furniture and windows; cleans, strips, and waxes floors; makes minor repairs, dusts lights.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or equivalent or demonstrated strong skill in reading, writing and communication.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Prefer candidates with experience in general light trades areas such as carpentry, painting, plumbing or electrical.

Allowable Substitution:

• None.

Other Requirements:

• Completed online application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their safe use.
• Skill in operating general custodial equipment.
• Ability to perform minor repairs.
• Ability to learn the use of specialized cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to oversee general building security.
• Ability to follow schedules, implement instructions, and respond to staff member requests.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs. and infrequently lift objects up to…