Substitute Custodian

Custodian PositionAssignment Type Temporary/Hourly Hours Will vary by assignment Pay Rate 2024-2025: $24.10 Starting 9/1/2025: $24.70/hour Benefits Employee Benefits | Kent School DistrictASSIGNMENT: Replacing permanent Kent School District employees when they are absent and placement in the pre-qualified hiring pool. Selected candidates can be considered for full-time or part-time positions as they develop. These AFT positions are on-call assignments.Custodians are responsible for maintaining an assigned area and performing all necessary housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks to provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment for students, staff, and the community. Employees generally start as substitutes for absent custodians and then are considered for permanent positions.QUALIFICATIONS: Must maintain an assigned area of responsibility and perform all necessary housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks to provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for students, staff and the community. Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform all housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks. Must be able to get along with students, staff and the public as well as be of assistance with activities in a multicultural environment. Must have a proven and known record of very good attendance and outstanding work performance in custodial or related duties, and must have the background and knowledge and/or education to perform the duties. Must possess well-developed communication skills, including evidence of effective spoken and written use of the English language. Must meet the physical requirements for the position; ability to lift 40-50 pounds on a regular basis; ability to climb ladders to reach roofs and attics; and able to work effectively in tight quarters. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Must be willing to perform other duties as directed by the head custodian or building administrator. Must have high recommendations from a reliable source and good references to be considered for an interview.WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed both inside and outside the buildings and requires considerable walking sometimes on slippery surfaces at various times of the year. The work is of a manual nature and requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop, crouch, climb, stand for long periods, twist, reach, push and pull, use far and near visual acuity and lift weights from ten to fifty pounds unassisted to shoulder height. The work may cause exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes and dust.About Kent School District Mission: Our mission explains our fundamental purpose as an organization. Kent School District's mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures. Vision: Our vision captures the future we seek to create for our students. Kent School District's vision is to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life. Values: Our core values drive our culture and answer the question, "How do we want to act, consistent with our mission, along the path toward achieving our vision?" Specific values are at the heart of our culture because they are levers that drive us towards achieving shared vision. Throughout this plan, three core values are prioritized: Equity: Student equity is ensuring that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs. Excellence: As a system and individuals, we strive for excellence through the intentional creation of student-centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence. Community: Partnership with our community prioritizes proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision-making.