Evening Custodian

Hoquiam School District No. 28

Evening Custodian

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date: 6/26/26

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, 260 Days a Year

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor
• Internal Applicants - Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume

Job Summary

The Custodian contributes to Hoquiam School District's mission of fostering meaningful relationships, engaged learners, adaptive pathways, and community connections by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment. This position ensures that district facilities are cared for with excellence, supporting staff, students, and community use.

Key Responsibilities

Meaningful Relationships

• Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and professionalism when interacting with students, staff, and community members.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain safe and inviting learning spaces.
• Assist in training and supporting new and substitute custodial employees.

Engaged Learners

• Ensure classrooms and common areas are clean, sanitary, and ready for daily instruction and student activities.
• Provide a positive example for students by modeling responsibility, care for facilities, and attention to detail.

Adaptive Pathways

• Perform cleaning and housekeeping tasks using appropriate tools and chemicals safely and effectively.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, buffers, polishers, and extractors.
• Perform light maintenance and repairs including replacing bulbs, fixing doors and hinges, maintaining filters, and touching up paint.
• Maintain organized custodial and storage areas; follow written and verbal instructions for cleaning procedures.
• Open, secure, and close district facilities; ensure safety and security after hours.
• Be flexible and able to work across various district buildings as assigned.

Community Connections

• Prepare facilities for school and community events by setting up and removing furniture and equipment.
• Maintain the immediate exterior of buildings and grounds, removing litter, debris, and graffiti as needed.
• Promote district pride by ensuring facilities reflect a high standard of cleanliness and care.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience in custodial, maintenance, or related work preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation practices, chemical safety, and minor repair techniques.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions, labels, and safety instructions.
• Capable of performing physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment, and demonstrate reliability and flexibility.
• Willingness to receive training in technology and participate in inservice programs.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Working Conditions

Custodians work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, and noise is routine. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, sometimes during evenings or weekends for events. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.

Salary: $23.60 - $29.19 an hour

Benefits: State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement, 9 paid holidays, 10 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 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: Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Marah Gannaway mgannaway@hoquiam.net, Director of Student Support Services - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8200 and Section 504/ADA Coordinator and HIB Coordinator Brianne Barrett bbarrett@hoquiam.net , Director of Special Services and Teaching & Learning Director - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8417