SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Various Locations - Spokane, WA

Job Type

Please see Job Description

Job Number

CU26-06916

Department

Classified

Division

Custodial/Grounds/Warehouse

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

12/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

The Custodial team is actively looking for candidates who are searching for part-time positions within Spokane Public Schools.

This position provides custodial services throughout the districts facilities ensuring a safe environment for staff, students, and community members. Custodial substitutes receive one-on-one training with supervising staff and typically work independently receiving minimum supervision and guidance.

This position provides flexible hours, based upon demand. Morning and evening shifts are available. This is a non-represented position.

SALARY: Hourly rate will be based on the MI-3 Schedule adopted by the board. Click here to view current salary schedule for this position. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

Responsibilities

• Follow expectations outlined in the cleaning and sanitization procedures manual and observe all safety rules and regulations, to ensure a safe and sanitized site for Students and District staff.
• Duties may include one or more of the following: sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of floors as needed; moving furniture and equipment; dusting, washing furniture/fixtures/flooring/windows, cleaning gutters and drains, operating cleaning equipment, replacing lights, and sanitizing health areas (i.e. bathrooms, locker rooms, drinking fountains, health room).
• Maintenance of sidewalks and blacktop areas to include watering lawn, weeding garden beds, clearing of snow off sidewalks and steps, and de-icing hard surface areas using snow equipment.
• Assist with cleaning of boiler.
• Assist with securing building and crisis plan procedures.
• Assist with building site events setup and support.
• Other related duties as assigned by head custodian, supervisor, or site administrator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of related work experience preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, climb ladders, and perform various types of labor in eight-hour shift.
• Proven ability to read and comprehend operational instructions and write applicable reports.
• Available for contact in the event of an emergency, and ability to work after hours as requested.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and chemicals safety and disposal procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions:

Requires prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, crawling and other physical exertion. Work on ladders and on low slope and flat roofs, lift and carry heavy supplies, materials and equipment. Possible exposure to elevated noise levels and potentially dangerous conditions. Required to wear protective gear, work outdoors in inclement weather. Requires safety awareness at all times.

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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[Custodial] Are you willing and able to lift 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Spokane Public Schools

Address 200 N Bernard

Spokane, Washington, 99201

Phone 5093547265

Website http://www.spokaneschools.org