Custodian Swing Shift 2025-26

Bellevue School District; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue School District is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain clean, safe educational facilities across the district buildings. The role requires performing custodial duties, supporting staff, and ensuring secure, well-maintained spaces.

Responsibilities include floor care, restroom sanitation, furniture movement for events, basic maintenance, and reporting issues to the custodial manager. The position is full-time, with a 260-day annual assignment and benefits under the district's

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing and communication skills.
• Two (2) years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience required.
• One year of public school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors; cleans equipment; empties trash/recycle and cleans furniture; washes windows and carpets.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms; maintains supplies of towels and soap.
• Cleans assigned offices and classrooms.
• Moves furniture for events and sets up tables/chairs.
• Collects and disposes of garbage; shovels snow; maintains grounds.
• Performs minor maintenance and reports issues (unclogging sinks; replacing bulbs).
• Secures building by checking exterior, locking doors, closing windows and setting alarms.
• Assists staff and community groups; performs other related duties as needed.

Skills

Communication (oral & written)

Public relations

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning methods

Safety procedures

Facility maintenance tools

Computer skills

Job description

Position Purpose

The Custodian is responsible for performing custodial work as required in and around school buildings; maintaining clean, safe and efficient educational facility. Reports to supervisor any condition beyond the employee's control.

Commitment To Equity

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors; clean and maintains equipment; empties and clean pencil sharpeners, trash and recycle bins; cleans and maintains furniture and fixtures, washes windows, vacuums carpets, curtains, blinds and furniture; shampoos carpets;
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, keeps them supplied with paper towels, and soap;
• Cleans assigned offices/classrooms;
• Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs for special events;
• Collects and disposes of garbage and recycle; shovels snow, sweeps and washes walks, keeps grounds clean,
• Performs minor maintenance on site equipment and/or report issues, repairs such as unstopping sinks, replacing burned out light bulbs and tubes.
• Secures building by walking exterior of building to make sure it is secure, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights, exhaust fans and other equipment and setting alarms;
• Assists staff and community groups;
• Performs other related work as required by the conditions of the facility or as requested by the building administrator and/or custodial manager/supervisor or head day custodian.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to and is directly supervised by Building Administrator and Custodial Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing and communication skills.

Preferred

• One year of public school experience
• Two (2) years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience required.

Licensing Requirements

• None

Knowledge

• District equipment maintenance;
• Cleaning methods;
• Safety practices;
• Equipment and supplies
• Basic customer service
• Computer skills

Skills

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to understand oral and written directions within the scope of job responsibilities;
• Ability to maintain a close and highly responsive relationship to the requirements of the building manager and/or head custodian and operations lead personnel;
• Ability to operate hand and power district equipment;
• Ability to handle fragile items carefully;
• Ability to practice safety precautions; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance;
• Ability to do sustained physical work;
• Ability to move with agility;
• Ability to work while standing on a stepladder and/or lift;
• Ability to maintain good public relations by demonstrating a positive and willing attitude in dealing with staff and community;
• Ability to work different shift times as required throughout the year;
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work;
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and District and legal requirements;
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Conditions Of Employment

Operating Engineers Salary Classification Custodian $ 32.13/hour (probationary rate is $27.85/hour) based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement. 40 hours per week for a 260-day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include vacation and paid holidays.

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities for this position. Specific duties and position assignments may vary depending on the operational needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States

must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bellevue School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Ethnicity, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Age, Honorably Discharged Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression, Gender 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 The Boy Scouts Of America And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, [phone] or [e-mail].

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, [phone] or [e-mail].

Disability Discrimination: Kerince Bowen, [phone] or [e-mail].

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or [e-mail].