Substitute Custodian

Must be 21 years of age or older (May consider 19 years of age with Superintendent approval)

REQUIRED: Must upload a copy of High School Diploma, High School Transcript, or G.E.D.

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Custodian

LOCATION: District

DATE POSTED: 07/01/2026

JOB NUMBER: CL400-27-07

HOURS/DAYS: On Call/As Needed

BENEFITS: Washington State Sick Leave Law: One (1) hour of sick leave for every Forty (40) hours worked.

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Substitute Custodian

REPORTS TO: Facilities/Maintenance Coordinator

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The job of a Custodian is done for the purpose/s of keeping the building and grounds clean, neat, and orderly. The custodian assists with minor maintenance of the building and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

• Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms and other areas for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary work area.
• Vacuum assigned areas.
• Remove any waste and garbage from assigned areas.
• Spot clean carpets when needed.
• Clean restrooms, walls, and floors.
• Clean stools, sinks, counters, and floors (with disinfectant),
• Remove any marks from walls.
• Wipe chrome-mirrors, garbage dispensers, soap dispensers, etc.
• Check all paper towel dispensers and make certain there are enough for the next day.
• Fill toilet tissue holders.
• Clean white boards, trays, and erasers.
• Mop linoleum areas in classroom areas.
• Clean classroom sinks.
• Wipe stalls and walls in restrooms.
• Clean counters, windowsills, and dust baseboards.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal and or supervisor.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Assist Event Custodian(s) as needed.
• Use and knowledge of all cleaning equipment including riding equipment.
• Follow and execute the custodial standards.
• Use appropriate PPE as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Read and respond to work related emails as necessary.
• Complete all required training.
• Change lights and ballasts with appropriate training.
• Clean outside of buildings and trash.
• Wash custodial mops and towels

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Previous custodial experience is preferred

Required computer skills include assessing and responding to emails

Knowledge of basic hand tools is required

Licenses/Special Requirements

Pre-employment physical examination required for new employees

Valid Washington State Drivers license

Social Security Card

WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Ability to communicate with diverse groups, meet deadlines and schedules; set priorities; physical stamina; and ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Interacts regularly with various custodial staff, members of the community and other district employees. Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective working relationships with all persons contacted in the course of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS;

Endurance-Moving About: Move from location to location constantly.

Endurance-Overall Strength: Exert force and/or lift or carry objects weighing over 50 pounds should ask for assistance, 50 pounds occasionally, 25 to 49 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

Standing/Walking: Move about on foot or stand constantly.

Pushing/Pulling: Push by exerting force on an object so that it moves away from the force and/or pull by exerting force on an object so that it moves toward the worker.

Lifting/Carrying: Lift by manually raising or lowering an object from one level to another (including upward pulling), and/or carry (transport) an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder periodically.

Controls: use one or both arms and/or hands to move controls on equipment periodically.

Climbing: Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, or ropes using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms periodically. Be able to climb a ladder to 15 feet.

Bending/Stooping: Steep by bending the body downward or forward by flexing the spine at the waist, and/or bend by extending the spine backward or from side to side periodically.

Kneeling/Crouching: Kneel by bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees, and/or crouch by bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine periodically.

Reaching: Extend the hands and arms in any direction periodically.

Crawling: Move about on the hands and knees or hand and feet periodically.

Handling: Seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with the hand or hands periodically.

Talking: Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word or impart oral information to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing: Perceive the nature of sounds by the air constantly.

Seeing: Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects when working constantly.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Temperature Changes: Endure variations in temperature that are sufficiently marked and abrupt to cause noticeable bodily reactions occasionally.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Reasoning: Apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.

Mathematical: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.

Reading: Be able to read and understand

Writing: Be able to maintain records using proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.

Speaking: Speak simple sentences, using normal word order, and present and past tenses.

Repetition: Perform a few routine and uninvolved tasks over and over again according to set procedures, sequence, or pace with little opportunity for diversion or interruption. Interaction with people is included when it is routine, continual, or prescribed.

Technical: Able to check work orders, completed required online training and use computerized record keeping systems.

Knowledge of basic computer skills, checking work orders, electronic record keeping systems, Safe School training and Employee Access.

Interpersonal: Demonstrate willingness to allow interpersonal relationships in job situations beyond receiving work instructions.

Decisive: Should be able to solve problems, make evaluations, or reach conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria.

• • The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.

Approved by:

Appropriate Administrator (date) Human Resources (date)

Last Revision: October 27, 2026; November 15, 2023; December 2, 2022