Custodial Assistant - Graveyard @ Ferris High School Cont

Position: CUSTODIAL ASSISTANT - GRAVEYARD @ FERRIS HIGH SCHOOL, 8 HRS, CONT.
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Ferris High School - Spokane, WA
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Job Description
Job Number: CU25-06588
Department: Classified
Division: Custodial/Grounds/Warehouse
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.
Provide custodial service throughout the district facilities for the purpose of providing a safe environment for students, staff, and patrons of Spokane Public Schools. Works independently, receiving minimum supervision and guidance.

• Hours/Day: 8
• Continuing Role
• Daily Start/End times: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Sunday - Thursday)
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

SALARY: LEVEL 2 on the Custodial/Grounds/Warehouse Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school.
Responsibilities

Follow expectations outlined in the cleaning and sanitization procedures manual and observe all safety rules and regulations, to ensure a safe and sanitized site for Students and District staff.

Duties may include one or more of the following: sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of floors as needed; moving furniture and equipment; dusting, washing furniture/fixtures/flooring/windows, cleaning gutters and drains, operating cleaning equipment, replacing lights, and sanitizing health areas (i.e. bathrooms, locker rooms, drinking fountains, health room).

Maintenance of sidewalks and blacktop areas to include watering lawn, weeding garden beds, clearing of snow off sidewalks and steps, and de-icing hard surface areas using snow equipment.

Assist with cleaning of boiler, observe running of boiler and know basic boiler operation.

May oversee 1-2 site custodial staff, including training and coaching staff in safety procedures, proper cleaning methods, use of supplies and equipment, and addresses performance concerns.

Responsible for securing building and performing crisis plan procedures.

Monitor building site events schedule, coordinate and perform event setup and support.

Other related duties as assigned by head custodian, supervisor, or site administrator.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, climb ladders, and perform various types of labor in eight-hour shift.

Proven ability to read, write, and comprehend operational instructions and write applicable reports.

Available for contact in the event of an emergency, and ability to work after hours as requested.

Knowledge of hazardous materials and chemicals safety and disposal procedures.

Basic computer skills, familiarity with scheduling and work order system.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and confidentially with a diverse group of staff and students.

Working Conditions:

Requires prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, crawling and other physical exertion. Work on ladders and on low slope and flat roofs, lift and carry heavy supplies, materials and equipment. Possible exposure to elevated noise levels and potentially dangerous conditions. Required to wear protective gear, work outdoors in inclement weather. Requires safety awareness at all times.

Additional Information

Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.

Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated.

Benefits Highlights:

• The administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
  • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending…