Custodian @ Facilities Department

Custodian @ Facilities Department

West Valley School District Facilities - Yakima, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5911157
Final date to receive applications: Sep 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Purpose Statement:

The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of creating an attractive, sanitary and safe campus for students, staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

Directly responsible to:
Facilities Director

Essential Functions

• Arranges furnishings and equipment (e.g. assembly, club meetings, luncheon, removing furniture, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.

• Assists with other work during the summer (e.g. painting, caulking, staining, sanding, strips/waxes floors, shampooing carpets, moving furniture, removing graffiti, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the ongoing maintenance program required by the district.

• Attends in-service training (e.g. blood borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, maintenance training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.

• Cleans assigned school facilities, as may be required (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.

• Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.

• Knowledge of heating and cooling system and maintenance and repair of minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other minor maintenance equipment repairs.

• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.

• Performs preventative maintenance and/or repairs/replacements (e.g. broken glass, toilet, carpet, door handle, walls, toilet leaks, roof leaks, faucets, light fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability and safety of facility.

• Prepares facility for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, building access doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.

• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms, graffiti, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues, minimizing property damage, equipment loss and maintaining a functioning educational environment.

Working Environment:

• Lift 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently
• Climb and descend ladders up to 50 feet
• Be on your feet for an 8 hour shift.
• Perform repetitive motions such as mopping, sweeping, dumping garbage cans, cleaning and scrubbing restrooms.
• Operate power equipment, vacuum cleaners, hand tools, buffers and polishers.
• Perform minor electrical repairs on ballasts, switches, outlets, etc. and make minor repairs to water lines and plumbing.
• Shovel snow and ice when required.

Bilingual preferred.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial cleaning; and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: health standards and hazards, methods of industrial cleaning and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines;

and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups, displaying mechanical aptitude, meeting deadlines and schedules, setting priorities, working as part of a team, adapting to changing work…