2026-27 Substitute Custodian

Employment Begins 2026-2027 School Year Applications will not be processed until July and August 2026

CUSTODIANS

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION

Classification: Custodian Location: Assigned Building Reports to: Principal or Designee FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: Custodians

This is a standard position description to be used for positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification, and compensation. Employees assigned to the position description may or may not perform all of the essential functions indicated in this position description.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Part I: Position Summary

The school custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the building and physical plant and supporting a learning environment that promotes health, attitude, and pride of students. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment. The school custodian also serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional, courteous, and helpful nature. Assists in campus security as necessary.

The District represents a diverse community. More than 50% of our students arrive with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the Districts diverse populations.

Part II: Supervision and Controls over the Work

The school custodian receives day-to-day direction from the school administrators and receives specific performance requirements from the supervisor for maintenance/custodial. The school custodian operates within district and school policies and procedures and by applying acceptable custodial standards, Labor and Industry standards, and OSHA standards.

Part III: Major Duties and Responsibilities

Depending on specific assignment, duties and responsibilities listed may include but are not limited to the following:

Cleaning Functions

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and refinish floors.
• Clean, dust, and polish furniture.
• Wash windows and walls.
• Clean restrooms.
• Dispose of rubbish.
• Change lights, etc.
• Make certain all areas of the building are kept in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition according to industry and/or district standards.
• Pick up litter within the schools and on school grounds.
• Assure safety during inclement weather, including:
• Shoveling and salting.
• Providing slip protection on wet floors.
• Securing against wind damage.
• Snow removal from roofs.
• Removing debris from down spouts when clogged, etc.
• Applies cleaning chemicals according to established safety procedures.
• Adheres to safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment.
• Performs minor repair and maintenance as authorized by district maintenance staff.
• Removes extraneous dirt/markings from interior and exterior vertical/horizontal surfaces (walls, doors, etc.).
• Advise building principal/Maintenance Department on matters relating to mechanical equipment and/or building maintenance.
• Performs minor painting to walls, rails, playgrounds, and other areas of the school.
• Keeps all equipment in a good state of repair and cleanliness.

Administrative Functions

• Initiate maintenance service requests according to district procedures. Follow-through to assure that maintenance is performed in a timely manner.
• Maintains inventory and request cleaning supplies and materials needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Maintains awareness of energy conservation and make suggestions of methods and procedures to consider energy.
• Secures equipment and supplies and protects against pilferage, loss, theft, or abuse.
• Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.

Safety and Security

• Periodically inspects or otherwise maintains awareness of facility and equipment to detect and prevent injuries or damage.
• Secures school building to insure proper building security at all times. Lock, secure, and code out building at end of shift.
• Verifies that emergency equipment is maintained and repaired as need be.
• Assists in implementing emergency planning and response.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Part IV: Minimum Qualifications

• Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Must have completed an apprenticeship or the equivalent within the specific tradecraft area.
• Must be trained in First Aid. CPR and defibrillator training may be required.
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with all District employees, vendors, contractors, and public entities.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions, requiring the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work while responding to interruptions and changing priorities.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction; sound judgment and decision-making capabilities are essential.
• Knowledge of state and local codes related to assigned tradecraft.
• Must possess a valid Washington State drivers license and a safe driving record and be able and willing to operate district owned vehicles.

Part V: Desired Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Experience with and knowledge of intrusion alarms, automatic fire alarms, sprinkler systems, HVAC systems and controls (computer controlled type experience preferred).

Part VI: Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, sit, move about, hear, and speak. Noise level may be high when operating power equipment. Employee may be required to work in restricted spaces to include crawling and/or climbing as working at heights. Required to stand, be on feet, and move around for a full work shift.

• Ability to work using ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts, and district vehicles.
• Ability to spend most of the work-day standing, lifting, and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and move heavier materials using appropriate equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employee is required to use properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.
• Ability to communicate in person, by radio, electronically, and over the phone.
• Ability to use computer equipment to complete reports, generate service orders, maintain inventories, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials or illnesses during the course of their duties.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance benefits.

North Thurston Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allow you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan-dcp for information on 457 plan DCP with the Department of Retirement Systems. To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

THIS IS A UNION POSITION

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Thurston School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Officer: executive.director@nthurston.k12.wa.us | 360-412-4453
• Section 504 Coordinator: 504@nthurston.k12.wa.us | 360-412-4465

Address for both: 305 College St. NE, Lacey, WA 98516.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Effective June 11, 1992, pursuant to Public Law 92-544, all new employees must complete a satisfactory fingerprint and sexual misconduct background check. All employment is considered temporary until receipt of satisfactory check. Proof that the fingerprinting process has begun must be supplied to Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.