Head Custodian - SJHS

Sterling Junior High School; East Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eastmont PSE Association benefits

Job summary

Sterling Junior High School, part of Eastmont School District in East Wenatchee, Washington, is seeking a Head Custodian to lead custodial services and manage building operations.

The role involves staff scheduling, training, inventory management, and coordinating setup for events to ensure safe and clean facilities for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Minimum two (2) years prior custodial experience required.
• Knowledge of custodial practices and equipment care.
• Ability to work independently with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work well with children.
• Knowledge of school building heating, ventilation and sanitation."
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in custodial services for the building.
• Assists in assignment, scheduling and training of custodial staff.
• Assists in evaluation of custodial staff in the building.
• Maintains inventory and recommends purchases of supplies and equipment.
• Leads setup and removal of furniture for events.
• Performs duties as assigned and ensures safety and comfort of students and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Safety awareness

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Eastmont School District Sterling Junior High School - East Wenatchee, Washington Open in Google Maps

Head Custodian - SJHS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967707
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DUTIES:

Provides leadership in custodial services:

• Performs all duties of a custodian.
• Assists in the assignment, scheduling and training of members of the building custodial staff.
• Assists in the evaluation of the custodial staff in the building.
• Maintains an inventory and recommends purchases of suitable supplies, tools and equipment.
• Leads others in the setup and removal of furniture for special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reviews daily requirements:

• Makes routine inspections of assigned areas to determine whether custodial and maintenance work has been properly performed.
• Makes minor repairs of the building and equipment.
• Reports major repairs needed.
• Strives constantly to promote the safety, health and comfort of the students, staf and parents.

Opens building as necessary:

• Promotes goodwill by meeting the public in a friendly and cordial manner.
• Opens buildings and prepares building for use.
• Maintains security of building.

Performs various custodial duties:

• Use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, squeegee, buffer, polisher, and vacuum required for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, making minor repairs to building and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize toilets and fixtures, etc.
• Empty wastebaskets, trash containers; clean chalkboards, chalk trays and erasers; dust furniture; sweep, mop and polish floors; clean door mats.
• Set up and remove furniture required for special events.
• Replace light bulbs, tissue and other restroom supplies; may issue linen and bedding.
• Close building each evening; help maintain building security when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows and unauthorized occupants.
• Wash windows and mirrors.
• Clean sidewalks and driveways; rake leaves, mow grass and help maintain campus grounds, snow removal, etc.
• Read and interpret written instructions, service orders and labels on chemicals and supplies.
• Perform other duties as required by individual building principal.
• Ability to maintain sprinkler/irrigation system.
• Ability to paint and perform small repairs.
• Work with evening groups utilizing the facility.

Additional professional responsibilities:

• Flexible, use initiative, self-starter, positive attitude, team player.
• Available for day shift during school year and during summer months.
• Supports and implements Eastmont School District policies, regulations, procedures and administrative directives; demonstrates loyalty to the District and other administrators.
• Submits records, reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
• Deals with obstacles and constraints positively.
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of his/her duties.
• Ability to multi-task in an environment with constant interruptions.
• Seeks and takes advantage of opportunities for professional growth.
• Promotes good staff morale and works harmoniously with fellow staff.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Minimum two (2) years prior custodial experience required.
• Knowledge of efficient custodial practices, which includes care and use of equipment; cleaning, minor maintenance and care of grounds.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of efficiency and attention to detail; must be a self-starter.
• Must be able to work well with children.
• Knowledge of the principles of heating, ventilation, sanitation and care of school buildings.
• Knowledge of inventorying, ordering and storing all types of supplies.
• Knowledge of floor refinishing and carpet care.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer to complete work requests and other work related functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships that foster efficiently and productivity and promotes cooperation with administrators, fellow employees, students, faculty and the public.
• Must maintain neat, clean personal appearance.

• Display professional behavior at all times.
• Must possess flexibility in assignment, changing gears at a moment’s notice.
• Ability to handle conflict.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality is a required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:

• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Must work around dust, fumes and odors.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• Required to lift and carry objects up to 65 lbs.
• Able to safely lift heavy loads.
• Not highly sensitive or allergic to dusty conditions.
• Ability to work a full shift in all manner of adverse working conditions.

Benefits:

• Those associated with Eastmont PSE Association

Eastmont School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Kayla Brown, 509-884-7169, [e-mail]; and Section 504 Coordinator, Matt Charlton, 509-884-7169, [e-mail]. 800 Eastmont Avenue, East Wenatchee 98802

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $26.56 to $31.63 Per Hour

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