Custodian - Facilities

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a Custodian for the swing shift (3:00pm–11:30pm) to perform cleaning, floor care, and restroom maintenance across campus facilities. The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of custodial experience, plus a valid Washington driver’s license and ability to travel between two schools as needed.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, setting up spaces for events, and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards across

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience in custodial work preferred; or any combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and ability.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform heavy physical tasks.
• Willingness to work swing shift and travel between schools as needed.
• Washington State Driver’s License required and background checks as part of pre-employment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, strip, and polish floors; vacuum carpets; clean restrooms and restock supplies.
• Move and arrange equipment and furniture for school activities; set up tables and chairs as needed.
• Report building or equipment issues and assist with maintenance tasks.
• Promote safety and proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Oversee or assist with snow removal and exterior grounds in winter.

Skills

Custodial operations

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Reliability/attendance

Verbal instructions

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power cleaning equipment

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: November 9, 2026 or sooner

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 8.0

Salary Level: CU/OA/1, $25.79hr

Union/Days per year: Custodian 260 work days, 12-month

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools

Additional information:

Swing shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm Only

In addition, during spring and winter break, work hours follow day shift schedule. 7:30am - 4:00pm

You may be asked to work at 2 schools in one evening. Reliable transportation is required for travel between the 2 schools within 30-minute time frame. Bus or Bicycle are not permitted.

Vaid/current Washington State Driver's License is required.

This position performs custodial maintenance duties including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms to assure clean and sanitary conditions in a building.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Sweeps, mops, strips, and polishes floors; vacuums and spot cleans carpets; empties wastebaskets into dumpsters; cleans and empties trash cans; dusts and cleans working surfaces, walls, cabinets, furniture, fixtures, etc.; cleans and sanitizes rest rooms and kitchen including sinks, toilets, stalls, and dispensers; restocks supplies as needed; locks doors after cleaning areas.
• Replaces light bulbs and makes minor repairs to building.
• Washes windows and mirrors; sweeps sidewalks, stairs, and areas outside of building.
• Moves and arranges equipment and furniture for a variety of school activities; sets up tables and chairs; moves packages; cleans premises.
• Reports building and equipment conditions and failures requiring repair or preventive maintenance.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; maintains custodial supply rooms and equipment in a clean and orderly manner; performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• May oversee and/or assist with snow removal activities; assists in maintaining building exterior and grounds during inclement weather to ensure proper protection and safety.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Attends staff meetings to maintain current knowledge of safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the equipment in the building.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

CONDITIONS

Work involves considerable heavy physical work, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; required to use power equipment in cleaning processes; may be required to work in confined spaces and/or climb ladders; required to work outdoors in inclement weather; works requires exposure to chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises; may be required to lift 20 pounds and team carry up to 50 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and be mobile.

Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience in custodial work preferred; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Pre-employment physical examination and medical history and criminal background check.

Washington State Driver’s License required.

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of custodial operations and related equipment.
• Skill in minor mechanical and equipment repair.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.
• Ability to understand verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the work.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects using proper equipment and safety precautions.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.