JOB ID 1526: 200-DAY CUSTODIAN

Granite Falls School District; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a custodian for a 213-day contract in a district-wide setting. The position is on-site only with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8 hours per day and a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

The role involves cleaning, safety checks, event setup, minor maintenance, and compliance with health and fire codes. Strong teamwork and proactive problem solving are essential to support students and staff.

Qualifications

• Proactive self-starter with initiative.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced school district environment.
• Willing to take on multiple responsibilities and wear several hats.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned district facility to provide a sanitary and safe environment.
• Secure and/or lock building doors for security; inspect premises.
• Set up and take down equipment for events and activities.
• Maintain building safety by checking locks/alarms; report repairs.
• Assist with major seasonal cleaning and prepare facilities for school year.
• Stock and notify supervisor of supplies to order.
• Supervise student helpers as assigned and train them in custodial tasks.
• Assist with grounds and perform minor maintenance duties as needed.

Skills

Proactive self-starter

Flexible

Team player

Self-improvement

Good judgement

Job description

• Position Type:
  Classified/ 10-07 CUSTODIAN
  


• Date Posted:
  9/21/2026
  


• Location:
  DISTRICT WIDE
  


• Date Available:
  10/05/2026
  


• Closing Date:
  09/28/2026
  

Contract Details:

This job posting is a recruitment for one (1), continuing, 200-day custodian. This position requires on-site work, working remotely is not an option. Any anticipated overtime requires prior approval and this position does not accrue comp-time.

Position:

10-07 CUSTODIAN / 213 Day Contract (includes holidays)

Work Location:

TBD

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Work Hours

Scheduled Work Hours TBD, 8 hours per day, 30-min unpaid lunch

Wage/Step Zero:

$27.70 without degree and $28.20 with degree.

TRAITS THAT YOU MUST POSSESS:

• Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.


• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.


• Possess confidence while being humble: lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.


• Hungry: always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step an opportunity.


• Smart: have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.

THESE STATEMENTS MUST RESONATE WITH YOU:

• \"Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out.\"


• \"I am not sure, but I will find out for you.\"


• \"I have not done that before, but I can do it.\"


• \"I take a see-it, own-it, solve-it, do-it approach.\"

GENERAL SUMMARY: 200- or 260-day CUSTODIAN

The responsibilities of this position are to maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of an assigned school district facility; prepare the facility for school, sporting, and public events as needed; ensure the assigned facility is secure and in compliance with health and fire codes; respond to emergency situations. See District Manual for specific duties by assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Clean assigned district facility to provide a sanitary and safe environment for student learning and support functions; vacuum, dust, mop, clean windows and walls, sweep, clean bathrooms and showers, pick up and empty trash/recycling, may change lights and ballast, fill soap and paper products containers, remove graffiti and provide a wide variety of cleaning and custodial services and help develop and adhere to a regular cleaning schedule; deep cleaning of high-traffic and high-occupancy areas as necessary.


2. Secure and/or lock building doors for security according to established procedures; inspect premises.


3. Set up and take down a wide variety of equipment and furniture for events, assemblies, food service, public use of school facilities and other functions; move a variety of equipment and furniture as needed to meet the needs of students, staff and the public; assist teachers, students and administrators in locating needed equipment and providing regular and emergency cleaning.


4. Maintain building safety and security by checking locks and alarms; note and report needed repairs or other safety or security risks.


5. May assist in the performance of major summer cleaning of facility, including interior painting, floor finishes, furniture, equipment, and prepare buildings for the start of the student school year.


6. Perform major cleaning during spring and winter breaks as noted above.


7. Stock and notify operations supervisor or operations secretary of supplies/materials to be ordered.


8. Provide supervision to student helpers as assigned: trains, monitors, motivates, coaches and corrects students in custodial tasks.


9. Assist with grounds as assigned, by sweeping/blowing walkways, removing litter, clearing ice or snow, and related duties as required to maintain an attractive school facility.


10. Perform minor non-technical maintenance duties such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other minor needs.


11. Comply with all health and fire codes/laws, codes, and procedures for maintaining fire extinguishers, storage of supplies and disposal of garbage.


12. Observe all district safety policies and procedures and equipment and operation guidelines for district employee, student, and public safety; wear protective gear as necessary (ear/eye protection, aprons, gloves, etc.) Complete and maintain paperwork, logs, and records as necessary.


13. Maintain effective communication with administration, students, parents, staff, sales representatives, and the public for safety, security and public relations.


14. Read and understand operations manuals; attend appropriate training as required.


15. Serve as member of the team of the District; perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.


16. Keep custodial and receiving rooms in designated work areas clean and in order. Other custodial duties as assigned by custodian and/or principal.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervision: Day-to-day supervision and evaluations of work quality are handled by the operations supervisor and the building principal. The operations supervisor performs the annual evaluations with the assistance of the principal.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Works with custodian/building staff (daily), may work with groundskeeper.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Requires ability to learn the operation of a variety of cleaning equipment and tools; requires performing intermediate-level reading, writing, arithmetic, and logic processing skills; requires ability to follow verbal and written instructions; requires good vision to read labels and to operate and maintain equipment and facilities; knowledge and understanding of product and equipment application/operation and safety, health and safety codes, standards, and procedures; knowledge and understanding of cleaning methodology and practices; requires good depth perception, balance, hearing, and hand/eye coordination; work at times is fast paced, routine, and repetitive, requiring concentration and attention to task and ability to make independent decisions; requires day-to-day communication, rapport-building; negotiation and conflict resolution, and customer service skills to work with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors; frequently will experience interruptions; required to shift focus to respond to student, staff and public needs; requires cooperation and ability to work as a team member.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be capable of standing and walking for prolonged periods without restrictions; requires good depth perception, vision and hearing; must be able to reach, grasp, handle and grip without difficulty on a continuous basis; must be able to stoop and bend or squat on a frequent basis ranging from slight forward bending to floor level; must be able to lift and carry objects ranging from reaching and lifting from floor level to above the shoulder on a constant to frequent basis weighing 0-50 pounds; must be able to push and pull occasionally depending on work assignment; assistance for heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling available; frequently required to move heavy objects such as furniture or equipment, assistance may be requested; hand ladder work, occasionally required to work in confined spaces; required to operate power equipment such as buffers and scrubbers; requires us of trade tools at a semiskilled level; exposure to paints, adhesives, cleaning and stripping chemicals, depending on assignment exposure to lawn care products; required to wear protective gear such as gloves, masks, ear/eye protection as necessary; exposure to moving equipment and machinery (including flying debris), vibration and jarring; and noise from power equipment and in areas where children are present; exposure to changes in temperature and climatic conditions, wet/humid conditions, dust, cold/hot, toxic chemicals (such as solvents and cleaning fluids); requires work outdoors in any kind of weather; may be exposed to diseases carried by students may be required to restrain out-of-control students.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory background clearance results (fingerprinting required); proof of ability to work in the United States; valid Washington State driver's license.

CONDITIONS

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Postings current as of 10/9/2026 5:21:02 PM CST.