Guest Substitute Custodian-2025-2026

The Federal Way Public Schools is a leading educational institution committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every scholar is given a voice, a dream, and a bright future. This district serves a diverse multicultural and multiracial community, emphasizing equity, cultural competence, and ethical standards in all its operations. The organization prioritizes collaboration, safety, and professionalism, striving to maintain safe and healthy conditions across all campuses for both staff and students. The district's dedication to community engagement and teamwork ensures a dynamic working environment where employees are valued and supported. This custodian position plays a critical role within the Federal Way Public Schools by upholding cleanliness, safety, and security standards, thereby contributing to the district’s mission of providing excellent educational facilities and services.

This role involves performing a wide array of custodial, building, and grounds maintenance tasks focused on ensuring a safe and hygienic environment throughout the school campus. The custodian will assume responsibility for specific buildings or outdoor areas, carrying out daily cleaning duties, maintenance reporting, security procedures, and the upkeep of various school facilities including classrooms, lavatories, gymnasiums, playgrounds, and cafeterias. Working closely with the Custodian Coordinator, Lead Custodian, Building Principal, or their designees, the individual will support daily operations through efficient task management, communication, and maintaining positive relations with school staff, students, and community groups. This position represents a vital support function, enabling the smooth operation of the school environment and ensuring the well-being of all campus occupants. It is an at-will, on-call substitute role offering $26.55 per hour and operates primarily during day or swing shifts from Monday through Friday, with potential work on Saturdays and variable daily assignments. To succeed in this role, candidates need to demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and uphold the district's core values related to cultural competence, confidentiality, and professional conduct. The custodian must be adaptable, physically capable, and committed to maintaining rigorous safety and health standards while performing duties that require the operation of various equipment and handling of chemicals in different weather conditions. Overall, this position offers an impactful opportunity to contribute to an educational community while advancing personal and professional growth within a highly respected school district.