Custodian - Asst Chief - 20271241

Lakes High School; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakes High School, part of Clover Park School District, in Lakewood, WA, is seeking a Custodian - Assistant Chief to maintain a clean, safe school environment during the 1:30pm to 10:00pm shift. This full-time role reports to the Chief Custodian and involves supervising custodial staff, minor repairs, and supply management.

The position requires a high school diploma, enrollment in the Chief Custodian Trainee Program, physical fitness, and readiness for shift changes for school events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be in the existing Chief Custodian Trainee Program.
• Physically able to perform duties specified.

Responsibilities

• Oversees custodial crew and maintains facility cleanliness and safety.
• Performs minor repairs and completes routine maintenance.
• Order supplies within custodial budget and document activities.

Skills

Independent work

Supervisory experience

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer training/experience

Job description

Custodian - Asst Chief - 20271241

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946352

Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Hourly Wage Range -$30.02/hr-$31.85/hr

Hours per Day - 8.0

Days per Year -260

Shift - 1:30pm - 10:00pm

I.IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

A.Job Title: B.Classification Level:

• Assistant Chief Custodian IUOE - D

C.Reports to: D.Working Title:

• Chief Custodian Jr and Sr High Asst Chief
• Evergreen Asst Chief

II.SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Maintains district cleaning standards and directs the work of the custodial crew to ensure a clean, sanitary, comfortable and safe building. Under the direction of the chief custodian, will work within established procedures to safeguard and operate the facility. Will plan and work with other custodians to accomplish the duties assigned.

III.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for all housekeeping services of the facility under the direction of the chief custodian. Empties trash cans, cleans chalkboards and chalk trays, cleans restrooms and classrooms, dusts and spot mops tiled floor areas, cleans furniture, vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas, bonnets and extracts carpets when needed, cleans sinks, cleans windows, fills all types of dispensers and empties pencil sharpeners, straightens student desks, dusts high and low, changes light bulbs only when more than one custodian is present, changes classroom trash can liners, cleans drinking fountains, changes air filters where and when required, responsible for minor repairs to building and equipment, washes walls, cleans tile floors and finishes applications, responsible for cleaning junior and senior high shower rooms, preps and applies floor finish to tile floors when needed, cleans, applies finish, and maintains wooden floors where needed, sweeps stairwells, entryways, and thresholds, responsible for set-ups and tear-downs for special events in the building, cleans all custodial equipment at end of shift.
2. Perform minor repairs to protect the facility from damage under the direction of the chief custodian. Changes air filters, performs routine painting, repairs classroom furniture, checks and locks doors and windows, plans and works with assigned staff to maintain buildings and grounds to district standards, regulates proper temperature, humidity and ventilation within the facility, routine, performs daily maintenance of boiler system if applicable, renders assistance to maintenance personnel when requested.
3. Work within established procedures to safeguard and operate the facility under the direction of the chief custodian. Orders supplies in sufficient quantity to maintain proper operation of plant, works within the established custodial budget assigned to the facility, maintains records and files connected with the operation and safeguarding of the plant, repairs and changes combinations of lockers each year, completes work orders and vandalism reports, reads of utility meters, conducts various checks and sends reports to the chief custodian or the Custodial Services office within established time frames or as requested.
4. Assistant Supervisory responsibilities: Responds to emergencies after duty hours when requested, assists the chief custodian in evaluating custodians and substitute custodians assigned to the facility, follows written and oral directions when chief is not present during non-school days; performs additional duties related to housekeeping and supervision.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

IV.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A.Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in the existing Chief Custodian Trainee Program.
• Physically able to perform the duties demanded of a custodian.
• Successful completion of all four district standard custodial classes.
• Experience as a custodian (sweeper).
• Experience in the minor repair of electrical, plumbing and carpentry areas.
• Must be flexible to hour or shift changes to provide services for school functions.
• Computer training or experience necessary.

B.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and to supervise others.
• Ability to work cohesively with others; including building staff, maintenance personnel and patrons of the district.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply district housekeeping standards.
• Ability to work with others as a team (i.e., team cleaning).
• Ability to follow instructions both written and oral from supervisor and/or principal

C. Certification and Licenses

• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License and proof of vehicular insurance at time of hire.
• Fingerprinting and Background check.

D.Desirable Qualifications

• Five years experience in commercial housekeeping.
• Experience in the supervision of others.

V. WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed indoors and outside, sometimes in inclement weather. Employee may be exposed to dust and fumes from materials and equipment. Physical exertion is required and employee may be required to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, walk or reach and have ordinary skill and speed using fingers, hands and limbs.

FLSA:Nonexempt AFFILIATION:IUOE

JOB CLASS:Custodian WORK YEAR:260 days

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

** Shifts are subject to change.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems ‘ web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services, [phone], [e-mail] ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, [phone], [e-mail] . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR . Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Recruitment Services
• 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
• Lakewood, Washington 98499
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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