Grounds Custodian - McLoughlin Middle School

Maintenance; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco School District No. 1 is seeking a Grounds Custodian for McLoughlin Middle School. The position runs 8.00 hours per day, Monday through Friday, on a 260-day calendar. The listed salary ranges from $25.27 to $27.90 per hour, with new hires conditional upon fingerprint screening.

Open to in-district and current Pasco School District substitutes. Location is McLoughlin Middle School, Pasco, WA. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, students and parents.
• Punctuality and a good work attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial and groundskeeping tasks for the school grounds and facilities.
• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms, entrances, parking lots and bleachers.
• Assist with safety procedures and follow district guidelines.
• Work as part of a departmental team to support school operations.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Excellent customer service

Strong communication

Punctual and reliable

Job description

Grounds Custodian - McLoughlin Middle School

Pasco School District 1 Maintenance – Pasco, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948852
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE [phone]

OPEN TO IN-DISTRICT AND CURRENT PASCO SCHOOL

DISTRICT SUBSTITUTES ONLY

Open Date: 10/2/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 10/16/2026 at 4:00PM

POSITION: Grounds Custodian

LOCATION: McLoughlin Middle School

HOURS: 8.00 hours/day, Monday - Friday

260-day calendar

SALARY: $25.27 - $27.90

Salary Schedules

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 months experience as a custodian
• Must have valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Willingness to accept and carry out directions as required
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 60 pounds unassisted
• Physical ability to do required work, which could include squatting, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting,climbing of ladders and other repetitive, demanding functions
• Ability and willingness to function as part of a departmental team
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and parents
• Demonstrated exceptional service to students and staff
• Demonstrated punctuality and a good work attendance record
• Must maintain and respect confidentiality of district records and matters
• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
• Must be able to work off of all ladder heights, scissor lifts, and Geni Lifts
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships

DESIRED: (Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)

• Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish
• Experience scrubbing, stripping and refinishing of hard floors
• Experience in restorative carpet care
• Experience in care of custodial equipment

General Responsibilities:

The Day Custodian/Groundsworker performs a variety of custodial and routine tasks necessary to the preparation, maintenance, and repair of grounds and fields. Included in his/her areas of responsibility are the stadium field house, concession stand, radio booth, and all bleacher areas, restrooms, entrances and driveways, walks, parking lots, and breeze-ways, as well as adjoining ground.

Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco 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, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator-Jen Johnson, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 9930, 509-543-6700, [e-mail] ; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [e-mail].

Position Type: Continuing

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Maintenance
• Phone: [phone]