Guest Substitute Custodian-2025-2026

Federal Way Public Schools; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools seeks a dedicated custodian to perform a wide range of cleaning and maintenance tasks across buildings and grounds. The role includes classroom and restroom cleaning, waste management, and assisting with security and safety procedures.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and the ability to work consistently with minimal supervision while reporting maintenance needs promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to organize and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication with supervisor and staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, restrooms, and common areas daily.
• Monitor and report maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Assist with building security procedures and safety guidelines.
• Support grounds maintenance and energy conservation efforts.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and appropriate records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial equipment operation

Job description

SALARY:

$27.37 Per Hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform a wide variety of custodial, building, grounds maintenance, and cleaning tasks. Assume responsibility for a specific area of the building and grounds. Report any necessary preventative maintenance tasks to the supervising custodian.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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
• Assist and work harmoniously with community groups as needed

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 uni-vents
• 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 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
• Set up and take down cafeteria tables
• Clean kitchen area

Security

• Secure all outside doors and windows at designated times

Other Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with operating custodial / maintenance equipment

Condition Of Employment

Criminal background clearance: current fingerprints on file or be willing to be fingerprinted at the cost of $55.00

Reliable transportation

Attend a pre-employment training

Knowledge Of

School board policies and procedures

Ability To

• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and pay strict attention to detail
• Speak, read, and follow written or verbal communications
• Practice 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
• 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.

May work alone in building at times; at multiple locations in a single shift and be required to work on weekends.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position typically works, Monday through Friday with possible Saturdays, Day Shift or Swing Shift, This is an at-will, on-call substitute position. Assignments vary from day to day.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to Custodian Coordinator, Lead Custodian, Building Principal, and/or designee.

REPRESENTATION

This is a non-represented position.

Level Of Compensation

$27.37 Per Hour

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 07/2015

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.

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 empl