FLOOR LAYER @ FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE, 8 HRS, CONT.

FLOOR LAYER @ FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE, 8 HRS, CONT.

Salary

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Location

Facilities Building - Spokane, WA

Job Type

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Job Number

UT26-06944

Department

Classified

Division

Maintenance

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

10/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, youll 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 a service of installation, repair, and maintenance of all floor surfaces throughout the district facilities for the purpose of providing a safe environment for students, staff, and patrons of Spokane Public Schools. This may include some carpentry requirements as well.

• Hours/Day: 8
• Continuing Role
• Daily Start/End times: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 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 1 on the Unified Trades Salary Schedule. For external applicants, experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public and private school district. Click here to view current salary schedule for this position. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

Responsibilities

• Lay tile, linoleum, VCT, carpet, FRP and rubber cove base.
• Scrape, chip, and clean surfaces to prepare for installation of covering.
• Apply adhesives, pastes, and grouts.
• Remove, repair, and replace damaged, loose, or broken flooring - including asphalt, asbestos, vinyl, and rubber tile; repair and replace rubber cove base.
• May repair and replace ceramic counter tops, walls, and floors.
• Lay carpet; measure and cut padding and carpet to size, sew, trim, and properly secure in place.
• Observe safety rules and regulations.
• Perform related duties as requested by supervisor.
• Work with Journey level carpenters in the repair, maintenance, and/or alternation of buildings and other structures from plans, sketches, and/or instructions. This may include duties intended to repair, maintain, alter, or install partitions, floors, walls, ceiling tiles, doors, and stairs.
• Know the use of all related hazardous materials required to perform work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• Journeyman having completed recognized apprenticeship in flooring installation and repair or equivalent. Including the installation of backer board, underlayment, concrete patch, and other substrate prep work associated with the removal and installation of all types of flooring and wall systems. Five years similar work experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform skilled installations, maintenance, and repair of all types of linoleum, carpets, tile, VCT, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to ready and perform from plans, sketches, and/or instructions.
• Demonstrated safety record.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate power equipment related to floor laying such as saws, sanders, and planners.
• Prefer asbestos workers card or willing to obtain the card within six months.
• Demonstrated successful experience developing and maintaining positive, professional working relationships with diverse groups of co-workers, staff, community, and others.
• Ability to take and carry out directions with minimal supervision.
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record required.
• Relates positive to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to follow directions, focus on objectives, foresee and develop solutions to work challenges, and pay close attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, crawling, and other physical exertion; required to work on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs at various heights; may be requested to work off hours for emergencies; exposure to high noise levels from machines; may be exposed to potentially dangerous conditions; required to wear protective gear; required to work outdoors in inclement weather; required to lift and carry heavy supplies, materials and equipment up to 80 pounds; required to drive between sites.

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 (Collective Bargaining Agreements) as negotiated.

• Benefits Highlights:

• The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington 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 Arrangement (FSA).

• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.

• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.

• Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district's plan manager, OMNI.

• See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits

• A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Rebecca Doughty, RebeccaDo@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Rebecca Doughty, RebeccaDo@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

View EEO Information

Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: - https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/payroll-benefits

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Are you a licensed Journeyman having completed recognized apprenticeship in flooring installation and repair or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you experienced with the installation of backer board, underlayment, concrete patch, and other substrate prep work associated with the removal and installation of all types of flooring and wall systems?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Spokane Public Schools

Address 200 N Bernard

Spokane, Washington, 99201

Phone 5093547265

Website http://www.spokaneschools.org