Chehalis-Grounds-Maintenance-Custodian and Maintenance-Repair 2026/27

Capital Region ESD 113; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Region ESD 113 is seeking a Grounds/Maintenance/Custodian and Maintenance/Repair role. This 8-hour per day, 260-day per year position includes holidays and vacation days, with anticipated hours 5:00am to 1:30pm.

The position combines Grounds/Maintenance/Custodian duties with Maintenance/Repair responsibilities. The pay is based on the PSE Salary Schedule and experience, with a 50/50 split between two areas and a total compensation aligned to district standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Washington State Driver's license.
• Criminal background check required (fee borne by applicant).
• Prior job experience in school or institutional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance: mowing, cleaning, fertilizing, weeding, trimming, and sprinkler repair.
• Operate light power equipment such as mowers, trucks, tractors, and related machinery.
• Support maintenance tasks: minor construction, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and boiler upkeep.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Lawn equipment operation

Floor maintenance

Carpentry basics

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This posting is for a combination Grounds/Maintenance/Custodian and Maintenance/Repair position. This is a Classified and Union-Represented position. It is 8 hours per day, 260 days per year, which includes holidays and vacation days. Anticipated hours are 5:00am to 1:30pm.

Rate of pay based on the PSE Salary Schedule and experience. Pay rate will be 50% Grounds/Maintenance/Custodian ($29.68-$39.60) and 50% Maintenance/Repair ($34.23-$45.09).

This District-wide position person will maintain facilities in safe operating condition; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; documenting information; and resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns. This position will work at keeping the buildings and grounds in a condition of operating excellence under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Driver's license
• Must pass a criminal justice fingerprint/background check. The applicant is responsible for the $84 fingerprint/background check fee. Schedule your appointment here: https://www.esd113.org/district-support/hr/fingerprinting/
• High School Diploma or recognized equivalent
• Prior job-related experience in school or institutional setting

Essential Job Functions (Grounds-Maintenance-Custodian):

• Perform routine grounds maintenance including: Mow lawns with power mowers, Keep buildings and premises including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean, Fertilize lawns, shrubs, and trees, Weeding, Trim and prune hedges and trees, Line fields for athletic events and maintain sports fields and Repair sprinkler systems
• Operate light power equipment including: Power driven mowers, Light truck, Tractor, Front-end loader, and Other common landscaping equipment
• Perform concrete work on minor projects including: Form building, Mixing, pouring, and finishing of concrete
• Install items such as fences, recreation equipment, pipes and drains
• Assists in the performance of routine building and equipment maintenance work including: Minor construction and repair work, Minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, and sewage line repair, Minor welding, Adjustments and repairs to equipment, and Boiler maintenance and repair
• Load and move around the district: Chairs, tables, general furniture, Bleachers, and Scaffolding
• Maintain all licenses and permits required for the job including a pesticide application license
• Comply with local and federal laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and chemicals
• Shovel, plow, and/or sand walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate
• Perform other duties that the Maintenance Supervisor or Principal may assign
• Provide for the maintenance and cleaning of buildings including: Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture, Clean corridors each day, Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily, Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation, Refurbishing and/or refinishing gym floors
• Report immediately to the Facilities Supervisor or Principal any damage to school property
• Remain on the school premises during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required by the Facilities Supervisor or Principal
• Assume responsibility, determining before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off
• Conduct an ongoing program of general upkeep and repair
• Set up and takedown for high school graduation

Essential Job Functions (Maintenance-Repair):

• Coordinates with other staff for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently & cost effectively
• Directs assigned maintenance support personnel for the purpose of ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in a timely manner
• Inspects facilities, systems and their component machinery requiring skilled maintenance trades (i.e. electrical, carpentry, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, security, communication systems, etc.) for the purpose of identifying potential repairs and providing an ongoing program of preventive maintenance
• Installs machinery and equipment requiring skilled maintenance trades (i.e. electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security, communication systems, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable and operating condition
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Procures equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently
• Repairs systems requiring the skills of maintenance trades (i.e. electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security, boiler systems, communication systems, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in safe, comfortable and operating condition
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. facility damage, damaged playground equipment, roof leaks, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site as required to complete tasks
• Evaluate problems/breakdowns and troubleshoot solutions/repairs

Other Job Functions:

• Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Designs systems/projects for the purpose of implementing new layouts
• Requests quotations for the purpose of providing cost information, purchasing and securing items
• Repair furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition
• Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items, as needed, to properly maintain facilities
• Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Uses forklift to unload supplies/materials
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to work with adults and children in a courteous and professional manner
• Completes work at assigned workstation(s)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required (Grounds-Maintenance-Custodian):

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor
• Knowledge of tools and equipment as required for maintenance and custodial tasks and the ability to properly service and maintain lawn and garden equipment
• Knowledge of, or experience in, general care and maintenance of various types of floor surfaces
• Knowledge of minor maintenance requirements of physical plant fixtures and facilities and basic custodial tools and equipment
• Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents
• Ability to operate light trucks and tractors, as well as pull trailers
• Ability to operate aerial lifts and ladders. Willingness to work up high when necessary
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on facilities and equipment, including plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems repair and services
• Ability to communicate with staff, faculty, and school students with tact and diplomacy, thus maintaining a harmonious, cooperative atmosphere
• Ability to prioritize work and organize a work schedule
• Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally
• Excellent moral character
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to work with adults and children
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice and effectively communicate with students, staff and the public
• Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 50 lbs., stooping, reaching, handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception
• Job requirements are to be performed at the site of the required work tasks
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required (Maintenance-Repair):

• Extensive knowledge of electrical, HVAC & HVAC computerized technology, plumbing, carpentry, security and communication systems
• Extensive experience maintaining boiler systems
• Skills to operate hand and power tools used in crafts, read and interpret plans, blueprints and/or schematics, perform basic math to calculate measurements, quantities, etc.
• Knowledge of methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in crafts, appropriate building codes, standards for safe use of equipment
• Knowledge of basic computer applications
• Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, perform a variety of skilled tasks, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision.
• Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/depth perception
• Job requirements are to be performed at the site of the required work tasks
• Candidate must be able to perform essentials job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• May also include alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To:

Facilities Supervisor, Director of Business & Operations

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement. See Article VIII Holidays, Article IX Leaves, Article XII Insurance and Retirement, XVI Transfer of Previous Experience, Article XVII Salaries and Employee Compensation.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid holidays and paid time off are also employee benefits outlined in the PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, etnicidad, condición de veterano o estatus militar con baja honorable, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, falta de vivienda, inmigración o estatus de ciudadania, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, neurodivergencia , ni por el uso de un perro guía o animal de servicio entrenado, y garantiza el acceso equitativo a las organizaciones de desarrollo juvenil enumeradas en el Título 36 del Código de los Estados Unidos como sociedades patrióticas.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator

Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, [e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Katie Howell, [phone] option 3, [e-mail]

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, [e-mail]

Career and Technical Education Coordinator

Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, [e-mail]

Address:

310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532