Facilities Manager - Custodial and Grounds Job Spanaway area,Washington USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Openings as of 7/19/2026

Facilities Manager - Custodial and Grounds

Location:

MAINTENANCE

Closing Date: 07/23/2026

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for planning and managing a comprehensive district facility maintenance program, including custodial and grounds departments, minor repair operations by head custodians, assessment of all custodial and grounds needs, building and grounds preventative maintenance programs, maintenance of the custodial substitute lists and assignment of custodial substitutes, assessment of all custodial work and grounds maintenance, administration of custodial and grounds budgets, training and evaluation of the custodial and grounds crews, maintain the Integrated Pest Management Program, and Storm Water Management Program.

The Facilities Manager will assign work order-driven projects and supervise their completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in the following duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Facilities. The Facilities Manager of custodial and grounds supervises all district custodial and grounds employees.

a. Recruitment, selection, hiring, assignment, training, supervision, and evaluation of custodial and grounds personnel at all district facilities and communicates using appropriate positive interactions for continued professional development and accountability.
b. Establish and implement schedules and procedures for the regular ongoing custodial and grounds maintenance of school district facilities. Performs regular periodic inspections of all district facilities, makes corrections, and provides feedback to ensure high standards of care, cleanliness, sanitation, and repair and appearance of the district buildings.
c. Develop and implement appropriate safety training and other in-service programs for facility staff to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local authorities and monitor the use and storage of prescribed chemicals for cleaning and pest control.
d. Assessment of needs and recommendation for developing a budget to implement long-range facilities custodial and grounds plans and goals.
e. Allocation of the current school year budget for custodial and grounds programs, including producing contracts and purchase orders.

Will help maintain, organize, and supplement the district work order and asset management software in collaboration with other facility managers.

Will provide administrative support for principals and school buildings, focusing on the building environment and its contributions to student learning and instructional effectiveness by maintaining an empowering infrastructure.

Develop and maintain a complete inventory of all custodial and grounds equipment and its upkeep, as well as schedule repairs and preventative maintenance.

Work with local trash and recycling vendors to provide services and scheduling of services to the district facilities and mediate collection issues for custodians.

Prepare annual custodial and grounds maintenance reports.

Notify the Director of Facilities when an employee is not meeting standards to determine disciplinary actions as needed.

Directly responsible for implementing the Integrated Pest Management Program, working closely with the grounds lead.

Directly responsible for implementing the Storm Water Management Program, working closely with the grounds lead.

Responsible for proper athletic/playfield care and sports activity preparation.

Perform other duties as the Executive Director of Operations, Director of Facilities, or designee may assign.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Director of Facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Associate degree or equivalent. Five years of experience in building maintenance and/or supervising a large facility complex. The skills to complete the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Public Operator License within 90 days and maintain it yearly thereafter.

Allowable Substitutions
Alternative combinations of training and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Such alternative to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

UNIT AFFILIATION
This is a non-union, Manager Level 3 exempt position.

CONDITIONS
The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

WAGES AND BENEFITS
Salaries/Wages - $/annual salary
Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off or Vacation
Paid Holidays
Other Compensation

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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