Head Custodian- Whittier Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco School District No. 1 is seeking a Head Custodian for Whittier Elementary in Pasco, WA. The role involves supervising custodial staff, maintaining safe and clean facilities, and ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

Qualified candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, be able to lift heavy items, work unsupervised, and deliver exceptional customer service to students and staff. Salary ranges from $26.43 to $29.19 per hour, with a 8-hour day and 260 work days per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to establish appropriate rapport with students and staff
• Demonstrate exceptional service to students and staff
• Ability to function as part of school, department and district team
• Accept and carry out directions as given
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
• Ability to submit routine paperwork and process work orders as required
• Ability to lift and move heavy items in excess of 60 pounds unassisted
• Physical ability to do required work which could include heavy and sustained lifting, squatting, bending, stooping, carrying, climbing of ladders and other functions that are difficult and demanding
• Demonstrated ability to carry out safe work practices and procedures
• Must be able to work off of all ladder heights, scissor lifts, and Geni Lifts

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial staff and coordinate daily tasks
• Maintain safe, clean, and welcoming school facilities
• Ensure compliance with district policies and safety procedures

Skills

rapport with students and staff

customer service

work unsupervised

punctuality

attendance

follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Head Custodian- Whittier Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889316

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 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: 08/17/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 08/31/2026 at 4:00PM

POSITION:Head Custodian

LOCATION: Whittier Elementary

SALARY: $26.43 - $29.19 per hour

SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday,

260 day – Work Year

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to establish appropriate rapport with students and staff
• Demonstrate exceptional service to students and staff
• Ability to function as part of school, department and district team
• Accept and carry out directions as given
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
• Ability to submit routine paperwork and process work orders as required
• Ability to lift and move heavy items in excess of 60 pounds unassisted
• Physical ability to do required work which could include heavy and sustained lifting,
• squatting, bending, stooping, carrying, climbing of ladders and other functions that are
• difficult and demanding
• Demonstrated ability to carry out safe work practices and procedures
• Must be able to work off of all ladder heights, scissor lifts, and Geni Lifts

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

• Experience in scheduling day-to-day custodial functions
• Experience in summer restorative care including scheduling of summer work tasks
• Experience in efficient use of supplies and supply management
• Successful completion of Head Custodian Training

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]

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