Elementary Custodian

Federal Way Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Custodian to perform custodial duties across assigned areas, ensuring a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, gyms, and cafeterias, while maintaining building security and energy conservation practices.

The role requires 6 months of custodial experience, consistent scheduling, and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months of custodial experience.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
• Criminal background clearance
• Hold a current Grade IV boiler license for gas-fired or oil-fired boiler, if the building utilizes a boiler for the heating system

Responsibilities

• Has sole responsibility of the building during designated times.
• Complete work assignments daily and help other workers as necessary.
• Know and execute the building security procedures as needed.
• Support the maintenance of safe and healthy work/play conditions throughout the campus.
• Utilize appropriate energy conservation measures.
• Observe and follow safety and health regulations and District guidelines.
• Maintain excellent communication with the principal or immediate supervisor.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with staff and students.
• Give assistance to and work harmoniously with community groups as needed.
• Operates heating equipment as instructed by superiors.

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Federal Way Public Schools

• Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Shift Times: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
• Position Type: Classified/ Custodial
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: Mark Twain Elementary
• Date Available: Upon Hire
• Closing Date: 11/06/2026
• Hours per Day: 8 hours per day, $28.40 - $32.57 DOE
• Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Shift Times: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
• Days per Year: 260

This position supports Mark Twain Elementary, Wildwood Elementary, and Meredith Hill Elementary.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CUSTODIAN

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform a wide variety of custodial, building and grounds maintenance and cleaning tasks. Assume responsibility for a specific area of building and grounds. Report any preventative maintenance tasks that need to be done to the Head Custodian.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has sole responsibility of the building during designated times.
• Complete work assignments daily and help other workers as necessary.
• Know and execute the building security procedures as needed.
• Support the maintenance of safe and healthy work/play conditions throughout the campus.
• Utilize appropriate energy conservation measures.
• Observe and follow safety and health regulations and District guidelines.
• Maintain excellent communication with the principal or immediate supervisor.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with staff and students.
• Give assistance to and work harmoniously with community groups as needed.
• Operates heating equipment as instructed by superiors.

TYPICAL DUTIES

CLASSROOM CLEANING

• Clean all assigned classrooms.
• Vacuum, dust, mop and spot mop when necessary.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets.
• Clean chalkboards/whiteboards, trays and erasers when needed.
• Dust all horizontal surfaces, vents and univents.
• Clean walls and around doors and light switches when necessary.
• Dust lockers, beams, etc., regularly.

Lavatories/Locker Rooms

• Clean and disinfect fixtures, floors and partitions daily.
• Check and replenish supplies as needed.
• Clean and disinfect shower rooms daily.
• Clean lockers as required.

Gymnasium and Playground

• Dust mop and wet mop daily and remove scuff marks from walls.
• Clean behind bleachers and clean drinking fountains.
• Perform required inspections of bleachers, playground equipment, and play areas, and complete required inspection forms.

Cafeteria

• Empty garbage.
• Clean lunchroom after lunch, including wiping down tables.
• Set up and take down cafeteria tables.
• Clean kitchen area.

Security

• Secure all outside doors and windows at designated times.

OTHER RESPONSIBLITIES

• Keep the Head Custodian or Night Lead informed of needed supplies.
• Monitor persons entering the building for night activities; i.e., open and secure designated areas as needed.
• Clean and maintain around outside of the buildings, including flowerbeds, gutters, drains, etc.
• Wash windows.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A minimum of 6 months of custodial experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

• Criminal background clearance
• Hold a current Grade IV boiler license for gas-fired or oil-fired boiler, if the building utilizes a boiler for the heating system
• Excellent safety record

KNOWLEDGE OF

• School board policies and procedures
• Operation and maintenance of electric heating system, if the building utilizes electric heat
• Computer, phone, and e-mail skills at a basic level

ABILITY TO

• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications, and take instructions from supervisor
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Organize time, materials, and equipment to work in an efficient, thorough manner.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires physical stamina. Position also requires sitting, lifting, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, walking, grasping, holding, cleaning, removing, unlocking, opening, pushing, pulling, hearing, speaking, and writing or keyboarding. This position will lift at least 35 lbs. on a regular basis and at least 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires operating dangerous mechanical systems and/or machines, exposure to noise, hazardous chemicals, high voltage, inclement weather and varying temperatures. Must be available to work unusual hours in emergencies.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position typically works swing shift Monday through Friday.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to Building Principal and/or Designee.

REPRESENTATION

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) – Local 302.

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Level C on the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Salary Schedule.This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental, vision; sick and vacation leave; life insurance; retirement.

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 07/2015

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

Federal Way Public Schools Nondiscrimination Statement

Federal Way Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnicity, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, marital or family status, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination please email one of the coordinators listed below, or call the district office at 253-945-2000 and ask for one of the coordinators listed below.

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Diane Ellis

[phone]

[e-mail]

Title IX Coordinator

Diane Ellis

[phone]

[e-mail]

504 Compliace Coordinator

Toni Cheever

[e-mail]

ADA Compliance Coordinator

Jennifer Hymer

[e-mail]

Federal Way Public Schools Equal Employment Opportunities Statement

Federal Way Public Schools provides equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnicity, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, marital or family status, veteran or military status; disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal.

If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination please contact the district office at 33330 8 th Avenue, and ask for one of the following coordinators:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Diane Ellis

[phone]

[e-mail]

Title IX Coordinator

Diane Ellis

[phone]

[e-mail]

504/ADA Coordinator

Toni Cheever

[phone]

[e-mail]