Custodial Services | Assistant Custodian

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking an entry-level custodian to perform routine custodial duties in a school setting under supervision, ensuring clean, safe spaces for students and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, offices, halls and restrooms; operating floor machines; lifting heavy objects, performing basic repairs, and securing buildings. Hours vary by assignment, with responsibilities across multiple school sites in Seattle.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Able to lift approximately 50 pounds and maintain good physical condition.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks and climb ladders/scaffolds.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, clean, and dust classrooms, offices, halls and other spaces; clean and service restrooms.
• Mop floors, apply floor finish, and operate mechanical cleaners and polishers.
• Wash walls and windows; prepare cleaning solutions as directed.
• Lift/move heavy objects and work from ladders/scaffolds of various heights.
• Operate floor scrubbers, buffers, power lawn mowers, sweepers, and vacuums as needed.
• Perform basic maintenance such as replacing bulbs and minor repairs.
• Unlock/lock buildings and offices as required.
• Prepare brief written notes for supervisors about damage or problems observed.
• Start heating stoves as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Lifting 50 lbs

Follow instructions

Climb ladders

Team communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Work performed under the direct supervision of a Custodian Engineer of Group 4 Building, Licensed Assistant of Group 3 Elementary Building, Licensed Assistant of small Middle Schools or Head Assistant in a High School. Performs routine custodial duties in a scheduled work area according to established procedures. This is an entry level custodial position; incumbents receive initial instruction for each operation but are expected to perform duties without continual instruction.

• Sweeps, cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, halls, and other school spaces; cleans and services restrooms.
• Mops floors and applies floor finish; operates mechanical cleaners and polishers.
• Washes walls, windows, etc; prepares cleaning solutions as needed according to written or oral instructions.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and wastes.
• Lifts/moves various heavy objects; works from ladders and scaffolds of various heights.
• Operates floor scrubbers, buffers, power lawn mowers, sweepers, and vacuum pickup machines as needed in the performance of assigned duties.
• Provides maintenance repairs such as but not limited to light bulbs, shade cords, pencil sharpeners and limited glazing.
• Unlocks and locks up office and buildings.
• Prepares brief written memoranda for supervisors regarding building damage or problems observed duringcleaning assignments.
• Starts heating stoves as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to solve simple arithmetic computations
• Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds; good physical condition.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
• Climb ladders and scaffolds
• Relate with others
• Exercise care in the use of tools and equipment
• Cleaning tools and equipment

Hours vary depending on assignment.

Section headquarters is located in the John Stanford Center at 2445 Third Avenue South Seattle, WA 2445 Third Avenue South Seattle, WA 98124-1165.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Assistant Custodians must provide their own transportation between and to school sites and job locations. Must be able to work split shifts.