Tumwater- Lead Custodian

TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue
• Tumwater, Washington 98512

LEAD CUSTODIAN
Michael T Simmons Elementary
8 Hours/day
Rate of Pay: $29.59 - $32.38 hour
Continuing Position
Benefit Information

This position will remain open until filled. Tumwater School District reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening after 4 PM on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

ATTACHMENTS:
Current Resume, Cover Letter and 2 Letters of Recommendation

QUALIFICATIONS:

Custodial or janitorial work experience. High School graduate, preferred. State/FBI background clearance required.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of custodial work.
• Punctual and dependable, maintain attendance requirements per Union/District Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Preferred experience with computer operated building systems, keyless entrance, fire, and sprinkler systems.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and the building administrator:schedule work crew to maintain buildings in a clean, warm, attractive and functional order; conducting minor maintenance tasks; operating and caring for all tools and equipment used in the care of facilities; establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, students and community groups.

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and maintain hard floors.
• Vacuum, spot, and extract carpets.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, shower rooms, and locker rooms.
• Replace hand soap and paper products, as needed.
• Collect and dispose of trash and refuse.
• Clean and sanitize lunchroom tables and seats. Set up and move lunch tables, as required.
• Clean and disinfect hand washing sinks and water fountains.
• Clean windows, glass, and mirrors.
• Remove graffiti, as required.
• High dust and clean air vents.
• Clean entryway doors, frames, and thresholds.
• Pick up litter around building exterior.
• Replace ceiling light bulbs, as needed.
• Perform minor repairs, replace HVAC filters, flush eye wash stations, as assigned.
• Clean garbage containers.
• Sweep, pressure-wash, remove snow and ice from exterior sidewalks and entryways, as needed.
• Move district furniture, as required.
• Observe security of buildings, doors, and windows; report material deficiencies, as needed.
• Assist with internal and external facility user group events, as needed.
• Assist Lead Custodian with deep cleaning custodial tasks, as required.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment. Report malfunctions, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor and/or administrator.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Basic hand tools, stepladders, vacuum cleaners, wet vacuums, buffers, pressure washers, carpet extractors, and auto scrubbers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: () Not Required (R) Rarely 1-5% (O) Occasionally 6-33% (F) Frequently 34-66% (C) Constantly 67-100% (S) Sustained

Note:

"Sustained" is activity that could be maintained for long periods of time or repeated for days in a row

• Physical Activity, , R, O, F, C, S, Physical Activity, , R, O, F, C, S
• Lift/Carry 1-10#s, X, Push/Pull 1-10#s, X
• Lift/Carry 11-20#s, X, Push/Pull 11-20#s, X
• Lift/Carry 21-35#, X, Push/Pull 21-35#s, X
• Lift/Carry 36-50#, X, Push/Pull 36-50#s, X
• Lift/Carry 51-75#, X, Push/Pull 51-75#s, X
• Lift/Carry 76-100#, X, Push/Pull 76-100#s, X
• Lift/Carry >100# with assistance, X, Push/Pull >100#s with assistance, X
• Reach Out, X, "Assistance" = use of a mechanical device or other person(s)
• Reach Up, X, "Push/Pull" is force exerted to move the item not the weight
• Reach Down, X

• Physical Activity, , R, O, F, C, S, Physical Activity, , R, O, F, C, S
• Sitting, X, Handling, X
• Standing, X, X, Feeling, X
• Walking, X, X, Fingering, X
• Stooping, X, Keyboard Use, X
• Kneeling, X, Hearing, X
• C…