Rover Custodian

Lake Washington School District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is looking for Custodial Rovers to work flexible hours in day or night shifts. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety at school facilities. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include custodial activities and communication with administrators to create a pleasant environment for staff and students.

Applicants are required to pass a post-employment physical and criminal background check. This position offers an hourly rate of $31.29.

Qualifications

• Must pass a post-employment physical.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial activities for maintaining buildings and grounds.
• Ensure sanitation, maintenance, safety, comfort, and security.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Valid driver's license

Job description

Description

8 hours per day
12 month working calendar
Shift: Varies/Shift Subject to change.
Location: Varies per shift
Hourly Rate: $31.29 (SC5Custodians25-26 salary schedules). This position is eligible for membership in the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 286.

Job Summary

Custodial Rovers will be under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor(s), while working flexible hours for either a day or night shift; communicate with District and site administrators related to the care, cleaning and maintenance of the school facility; perform custodial activities during a day or night shift at an assigned Lake Washington School District facility to maintain buildings, office space and grounds. Custodial Rovers will be responsible for sanitation, maintenance, safety, comfort and security of school or district building to create and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for students and staff.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or work experience related to core functions of the position.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Post-employment physical required.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Working Environment

Note: In terms of an 8‑hour workday, "Occasionally" = 1‑33%; "Frequently" = 34‑66%; "Continuously" = 67‑100%. Occasionally: sit, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. Frequently: lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.; bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach above shoulder level and twist. Will also be required to use both left and right hands for repetitive action such as grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulating. Continuously: walk and stand. On an occasional basis will be exposed to unprotected heights, dust, fumes, gases and commercial‑strength chemicals, marked changes in temperature/humidity, and around moving machinery. Generally, the job requires 65% walking, 20% standing, and 15% sitting.

Application Procedure

Internal Applicants

Per Trades Agreement 2025‑2028 Section B.1.8 (Filling of Vacant Positions), this position is open to internal district direct transfers for one (1) week‑6/2/26. Interested candidates should submit Custodial Transfer Request Form for this position. If after one week there are no transfer qualified candidates, the district will consider other applicants who have applied for this position.

External Applicants

All applicants must submit an online application https://www.applitrack.com/lakewashington/onlineapp/default.aspx

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non‑discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.

Lake Washington School District is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all students and staff. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences who share our commitment to educational excellence and equity. We especially encourage applications from individuals who have been historically underrepresented in education.

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.