Custodian

West Valley School District #363; Washington; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (SEBB)

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

West Valley High School in Spokane, Washington is seeking a Custodian to maintain a safe and clean environment for students and staff. The role includes cleaning, minor maintenance, and support for day and evening activities.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning of classrooms and facilities, event setup, and ensuring building safety. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and hold a current first aid card or obtain one after employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb a ladder.
• Possess a current first aid card or obtain one on employment.
• Follow site-specific instructions and workload details.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Assist with furniture arrangement for meetings and events.
• Perform routine building maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Remove snow and de-ice walkways.
• Maintain floors and ensure exits and safety features are functioning.

Skills

High school diploma

Physical stamina

First aid certification

Safety procedures

Reliability

Job description

West Valley School District #363 West Valley High School - Spokane, Washington Open in Google Maps

Custodian

Job Details

Job ID: 5897912

Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION Custodian

LOCATION West Valley High School

SCHEDULE Hours/Day -8

Days/Year -260

2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

SALARY Custodian Level 2-M&O Salary Schedule

Placement is dependent on experience

Pay is annualized over 12 months

JOB TYPE Hourly

UNION/CONTRACT M&O (PSE)

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the direction of the Maintenance Director and guidance of the Building Principal, the Custodian is responsible for ensuring a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and community members. Daily responsibilities include environmental service tasks, cleaning and maintenance of school buildings, mechanical repairs, and support services for day and evening school activities.

Responsibilities

• Clean the school facilities (i.e., classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, gym, cafeteria, and other areas as directed) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment to provide adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and events (i.e., regular school, community education, special events.)
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
• Remove snow (with the use of a shovel and/or snow blower), and de-ice walkways, and steps.
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and good state of preservation.
• Raise the US flag at the beginning of each school day and lower it at the end of the day.
• Perform daily operational checks to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly, during the hours of building occupancy.
• Reports immediately to the principal and head custodian any damage to school property.
• Assume responsibility for the opening and or closing of the building and secure all doors and windows are secured, and all lights except those left on for safety reasons are turned off.
• Follows the proper procedures for the storage and disposal of building site waste.
• Be familiar with the products and equipment used in the care of the building.
• Be familiar with procedures for building use by outside groups.
• Maintain building hallways and exits that are free of obstruction while school is in session.
• Keep buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carryup to fifty (50) pounds for a distance of up to six (6) feet; and ability to climb a ladder.
• Possess a current first aid card, or able to obtain one upon employment.
• Ability to follow site-specific instructions and workload details.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of general building maintenance.
• Flexible in learning new concepts cooperates with others and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, dependability, high-stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with other employees, management, staff, students, and the public.

Physical Demands

• Health and physical stamina to stand on feet for extended periods of time.
• Perform work at various heights, and perform various types of physical labor for an eight (8) hour shift.
• Lift and carryup to fifty (50) pounds for a distance of up to six (6) feet.
• Stand, walk, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift.
• Stand or walk up to 95 percent of the workday.
• The position requires frequent squatting, bending, stooping, or twisting at the neck and trunk while performing the essential job functions.
• Fine motor skills, including the use ofhands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and be able to hear or talk to others.
• Climb and carry ladders.
• Perform work in adverse weather conditions.

Immediate Supervisor

Maintenance Director/BuildingAdministrator

Terms of Employment

Salary and work yearare determined by the negotiated agreement and the needs of the District.

Verification of identity and United States work authorizationmust becompleted before employment commences. The successful candidate for thispositionmust complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.

Additional Information

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS -Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31WAChave access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).

RETIREMENT -All regular, non-substitute employeesare enrolledin a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

SICK LEAVE -All regular, non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (proratedbased on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave perRCW49.46.210.

PAID TIME OFF -All regular, non-substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies bypositionand work year. Refer to the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

OTHER BENEFITS

Classified employees receive 10-13 paid holidays (depending onposition& work year). Refer to the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

Employeesmay beeligible forVEBA including monthlyaccrualand/or sick leave conversion. Benefits arepositionspecific. Refer to the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

West Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs 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 dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employeeshave been designatedto handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: [phone],[e-mail] .Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews,2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: [phone],[e-mail] .

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.45 to $30.01 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required