2025-2026 Substitute Custodian

Edmonds School District; Poland; On-site; PLN 126,529; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Custodian / Substitute Custodian to ensure cleanliness and safety across its facilities. This on-call position entails routine cleaning duties and requires someone skilled in operating cleaning equipment. Ideal candidates will have previous custodial experience and the ability to work well with school staff, students, and community members. Compensation is $25.80 per hour, with opportunities to transition into permanent full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a custodian or other job-related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine custodial cleaning tasks according to District procedures.
• Safely operate cleaning equipment and hand tools as required.
• Perform emergency cleaning services and prepare buildings for use.
• Assist staff and outside groups in facility-related support.

Skills

Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in janitorial care

Skill in efficiently and safely operating cleaning equipment and hand tools

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Work cooperatively with school principal, staff, community members and students

Ability to organize work and ensure tasks are completed on time

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Custodian / Substitute Custodian
• Date Posted: 11/13/2024

About the District

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity‑focused direction for the future. Whether you’re working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

About the Position

This is an on‑call position that fills in for absent employees at one of our 33 schools or other District buildings. The Custodian Substitute is responsible for performing duties and routine manual labor which are necessary to keep facilities in a clean, safe, and healthful condition for students, staff, and community members. Working as a substitute can make you a competitive candidate when regular, full‑time positions open!

Essential Functions

• Completes routine custodial cleaning in accordance with District procedures.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums floors and carpets, and polishes floors as necessary.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and recyclables. Washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers as needed.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects restrooms, locker rooms, showers and drinking fountains. Replaces disposable products, such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap. Performs emergency cleaning services.
• Washes windows, walls, and ceilings. Dusts and cleans furniture, blinds and equipment.
• Opens and/or closes buildings. Prepares building for use, including de‑icing and cleaning sidewalks. Locks and secures building, including setting alarm at night.
• Uses power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, auto scrubber, carpet extractors, sweeper, vacuums, buffing machine.
• Performs routine maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, washing exterior windows, and refinishing floors as required.
• Assist staff or outside groups using the building for programs, special events or assemblies. Set up and tear down tables and chairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in janitorial care.
• Skill in efficiently and safely operating cleaning equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Work cooperatively with school principal, staff, community members and students.
• Ability to organize work and ensure tasks are completed on time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a custodian or other job‑related experience is desired.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed indoors, some work is performed outdoors during all seasons. Work involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires basic safety precautions.

Physical Demands

Physical stamina necessary to complete assigned duties. Ability to stand for prolonged periods, walk long distances, bend, stoop, and twist frequently. Requires frequent heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs. Occasionally lift or move 75‑100 lbs. Ability to climb ladders and occasionally work at heights up to 12 feet.

Salary

2024‑25 Salary Schedule: $25.80 per hour

How to Apply

Apply online. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. We will give time and care to review your materials. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted directly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities 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 guide dog or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Questions and Complaints of Alleged Discrimination

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR‑Payroll‑Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7023, [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director‑Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7047, [e-mail]
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR‑Payroll‑Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7023, [e-mail]