Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
This job opening is for a Custodian position within the Federal Way Public Schools district, a reputable public education system dedicated to providing a safe, clean, and supportive learning environment for students and staff. As a Custodian under the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 286, Level B salary schedule, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to maintaining the cleanliness and safety of school facilities, which is essential in supporting high-quality education and healthy surroundings. The role is typically a swing shift position from Monday through Friday, effectively aligning with school operational needs to ensure campus readiness each... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months custodial experience
- Work scheduled hours consistently
- Criminal background clearance
- Excellent safety record
- Ability to physically perform duties including lifting up to 50 pounds
- Ability to follow safety and health regulations
- Ability to organize and perform job responsibilities independently
- Good work attendance and punctuality
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Ability to practice effective safety and security
- Ability to develop positive customer relations
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to relate effectively in a multicultural and multiracial community
- Ability to perform job with or without reasonable accommodations
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months custodial experience
- Knowledge of school board policies and procedures
- Basic computer, phone, and email skills
- Ability to organize and perform duties efficiently and independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff and community
- Demonstrated cultural competence and equity awareness
- Ability to communicate and follow instructions clearly
- Positive record of punctuality and attendance
Job Duties
- Perform a wide variety of custodial, building and grounds maintenance and cleaning tasks
- Assume responsibility for a specific area of building and grounds
- Report any preventative maintenance tasks that need to be done to the Head Custodian
- Complete work assignments daily and help other workers as necessary
- Know and execute the building security procedures as needed
- Support the maintenance of safe and healthy work/play conditions throughout the campus
- Utilize appropriate energy conservation measures
- Observe and follow safety and health regulations and District guidelines
- Maintain excellent communication with the principal or immediate supervisor
- Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with staff and students
- Give assistance to and work harmoniously with community groups as needed
- Clean all assigned classrooms including vacuuming, dusting, mopping and spot mopping
- Empty and clean wastebaskets
- Clean chalkboards/whiteboards, trays and erasers when needed
- Dust all horizontal surfaces, vents and univents
- Clean walls and around doors and light switches when necessary
- Dust lockers and beams regularly
- Clean and disinfect fixtures, floors, and partitions in lavatories/locker rooms daily
- Check and replenish supplies as needed
- Clean and disinfect shower rooms daily
- Clean lockers as required
- Dust mop and wet mop gymnasium and playground areas daily and remove scuff marks from walls
- Clean behind bleachers and clean drinking fountains
- Perform required inspections of bleachers, playground equipment, and play areas
- Empty garbage and clean lunchroom after lunch including wiping tables
- Set up and take down cafeteria tables
- Clean kitchen area
- Secure all outside doors and windows at designated times
- Keep Head Custodian or Night Lead informed of needed supplies
- Monitor persons entering the building for night activities
- Clean and maintain around outside areas including flowerbeds, gutters, and drains
- Wash windows
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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