Custodian

Custodian Job ID: 5799676 Application Deadline: Jul 01, 2026 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time) Posted: Jun 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Details Location: West Valley High School, Spokane, Washington Schedule: Hours/Day - 8, Days/Year - 260, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM Salary: Custodian Level 2 – M&O Salary Schedule, placement dependent on experience, Pay is annualized over 12 months. Job Type: Hourly Union/Contract: M&O (PSE) Summary of Assignment Under the direction of the Maintenance Director and guidance of the Building Principal, the Custodian is responsible for ensuring a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and community members. Daily responsibilities include environmental service tasks, cleaning and maintenance of school buildings, mechanical repairs, and support services for day and evening school activities. Responsibilities Clean school facilities (classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, gym, cafeteria, and other areas as directed) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment. Arrange furnishings and equipment to provide adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and events (regular school, community education, special events). Conduct an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair. Remove snow (with a shovel and/or snow blower) and de‑ice walkways and steps. Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and good state of preservation. Raise the U.S. flag at the beginning of each school day and lower it at the end of the day. Perform daily operational checks to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during building occupancy. Report immediately to the principal and head custodian any damage to school property. Assume responsibility for opening and/or closing the building, securing all doors and windows, and ensuring lights except those left on for safety are turned off. Follow proper procedures for storage and disposal of building site waste. Be familiar with the products and equipment used in building care. Be familiar with procedures for building use by outside groups. Maintain building hallways and exits free of obstruction while school is in session. Keep buildings, premises, sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for up to six (6) feet and to climb a ladder. Possess a current first aid card or be able to obtain one upon employment. Ability to follow site‑specific instructions and workload details. Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities. Demonstrated understanding of general building maintenance. Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions. Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, dependability, high‑stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with other employees, management, staff, students, and the public. Physical Demands Health and physical stamina to stand on feet for extended periods. Perform work at various heights and perform various types of physical labor for an eight‑hour shift. Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for up to six (6) feet. Stand, walk, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift. Stand or walk up to 95 percent of the workday. Frequently squatting, bending, stooping, or twisting at the neck and trunk while performing essential tasks. Fine motor skills, including use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and ability to hear or talk to others. Climb and carry ladders. Perform work in adverse weather conditions. Immediate Supervisor Maintenance Director/Building Administrator Terms of Employment Salary and work year are determined by negotiated agreement and the needs of the District. Verification of identity and U.S. work authorization must be completed before employment commences. Successful candidates must complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check. Benefits **HEALTHCARE BENEFITS** — Employees who meet eligibility criteria have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB). **RETIREMENT** — All regular, non‑substitute employees are enrolled in a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. **SICK LEAVE** — All regular, non‑substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210. **PAID TIME OFF** — All regular, non‑substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies by position and work year. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details. **OTHER BENEFITS** — Classified employees receive 10‑13 paid holidays (depending on position & work year). Employees may be eligible for VEBA including monthly accrual and/or sick leave conversion; benefits are position‑specific. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details. EEO Statement West Valley School District does not discriminate 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. Employees may contact the Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Sabre Dahl, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, or the Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io for questions or complaints of alleged discrimination. Position Type Full-Time Salary $21.67 to $28.97 per hour Job Categories Support Staff > Custodian Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. #J-18808-Ljbffr