Substitute Custodian
Job in
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington, 98382, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Sequim School District
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Facility Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Janitor, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: $20.15 - $22.41 Hourly
Location : Sequim, WA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: SC
Building: District Office
Department: Maintenance & Operations
Opening Date: 09/08/2025
About
The Sequim School District welcomes your application for Substitute Custodian.
Substitute custodians are critical for the smooth functioning of our day-to-day operations.
ABOUT SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT
In Sequim School District our community inspires and prepares each student to thrive. We are looking for candidates passionate about pursuing their calling to education who will partner with us to create an environment and culture where all children experience success, NO EXCEPTIONS! The Sequim School District empowers staff to inspire hope and provide flexible, innovative learning opportunities in a safe and respectful environment so each student thrives.
ABOUT THE CITY OF SEQUIM:
Surrounded by natural beauty and full of small-town charm, Sequim is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and lavender lovers and is one of the driest places in western Washington. An active arts community, vibrant downtown, and diverse culinary options make Sequim the cultural and commercial heart of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley on the magnificent Olympic Peninsula.
The Position
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Lead Custodian, perform routine custodial duties at a designated school or District site during an assigned shift; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, safe and secure condition.
The Candidate
QUALITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Giver of hope
- Passion for students well-being and healthy development
- Eager to connect with diverse leaders to continue to improve practice
- Exhibiting a good attitude and a growth mindset
- Models what it means to make mistakes and grow from them
- Comfortable not-knowing, but eager to problem solve
- Technology seamlessly integrated into their practice
- Creative and open to trying new things
- A natural relationship builder and a good reader of situations
- Hard working and nurturing
- Responsible
Any combination equivalent to sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in this job description.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington Driver's License.
Pre-employment requirements include a Washington State Patrol check and FBI clearance.
The Details
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Perform routine custodial duties at a designated school or District site during an assigned shift; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
- Clean classrooms, cafeterias, offices, library, kitchens, gymnasium, hallways, lounges, locker rooms and other facilities as assigned; dust, sanitize and wipe down desks, tables, furniture, doors, countertops, equipment and woodwork; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
- Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school buildings; empty waste receptacles; replace trash liners.
- Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with paper towels, soap, toilet paper, seat covers and other items; clean mirrors, tile, walls, light fixtures and windows; unclog drains and toilets.
- Move and arrange furniture and equipment as required; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for meetings, special events and other activities as assigned; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
- Clean chalkboards, whiteboards, chalk trays and erasers as needed; empty pencil sharpeners; prepare and clean tables, chairs, benches and floors after breakfast, lunch and recess periods as assigned.
- Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, blowers, pressure washers and other equipment as assigned.
- Lock and unlock doors, windows and gates as appropriate; set alarms as required; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; raise and lower flags as assigned.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs on facilities, furniture and equipment; replace light bulbs as needed; refer major maintenance and repair needs to appropriate staff; report vandalism and safety, sanitary and fire hazards; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
- Monitor inventory levels of custodial supplies as required; assist with ordering, receiving and maintaining
- inventory of custodial supplies as assigned; pick up and distribute a variety of classroom, office and
- custodial supplies and materials as required.
- Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
- Modern cleaning methods including…
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