Part-time Custodian, St. Catherine School Seattle

Part‑time Custodian, St. Catherine School, Seattle –

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Location:
  
  St. Catherine, Seattle

St. Catherine of Siena School – located in the beautiful Maple Leaf community of north Seattle, our school currently serves 275 students in preschool through 8th grade.

We are seeking a year‑round, part‑time custodian to join our school community. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and families. This position is integral to daily campus care and offers opportunities to contribute to the life of our school throughout the year. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, enjoys a variety of responsibilities, and values being part of a community dedicated to serving children and families.

Shifts:

Monday‑Friday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM in‑person, with the opportunity for additional hours throughout the year as needed.

• Daily cleaning of:
  • Lunchroom: sweeping/spot mopping gym floor, emptying garbage/recycling, disinfecting high‑touch areas
  • Bathrooms: toilets, sinks, counters, and floors
  • All garbage cans and recycling containers
  • Vacuuming area rugs throughout the school and campus
  • Lunchroom set up and take down of tables
• Other regular duties:
  • Weekly cleaning of gym floor
  • Sweeping/cleaning walkways and outdoor areas around campus
  • General cleaning tasks as the need arises
  • Apply salt/deicer to walkways when icy
  • Small maintenance and repair tasks as needed
  • Moving equipment/furniture to and from storage units
  • Summer building projects: wash/wax all floors, clean all desk/table surfaces, small painting jobs, etc.
  • Prepare classrooms and building for beginning of school‑year
• Grounds maintenance
• Maintain cleanliness logs and complete shift reports to document completed tasks and areas inspected

• 18 years of age or older
• Prior custodial or janitorial experience, preferably within a school environment.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job, such as:
  • standing/walking for long periods of time
  • lifting or moving items up to 75 pounds (occasionally more)
  • operating small machinery
  • possess physical strength and stamina required for daily tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong time management and multi‑tasking abilities
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of effective cleaning processes, products, and tools
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Must pass background check and participate in Safe Environment course

• Pay ranges from $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Position is not benefit‑eligible.

Interested applicants should send a resume to principal, Kathy Cox ().