Sub - Custodian District wide

Districtwide; White Swan (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Adams School District 209 is seeking a Sub-Custodian for Districtwide operations in White Swan, WA. Immediate starting date and a routine to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities for students and staff.

The role involves cleaning, basic maintenance, and supporting site operations under supervision of the Maintenance/Custodian Supervisor. Typical duties include snow removal assistance, supplies delivery, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Operate equipment used in industrial maintenance including cleaning equipment.
• Understand and follow safety practices and procedures.
• Read and follow instructions and work with multi-step directions.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned facilities and grounds to maintain sanitary, safe, and attractive conditions.
• Deliver items and supplies within the site as needed.
• Inform students and staff about activities, safety issues, and maintenance.
• Monitor students and staff in work areas to prevent injuries and ensure safety.
• Perform summer maintenance such as floor stripping/waxing and painting.
• Prepare facilities for daily operations and events as required.
• Respond to inquiries and direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secure facilities and grounds to minimize risk and liability.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Common cleaning equipment

Job description

Sub - Custodian District wide

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This job is also posted in Mount Adams School District 209

Job Details

Job ID: 5961636

Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Purpose The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and classroom events.

This job reports to the Maintenance/Custodian Supervisor.

Other Functions

• Assists with site snow removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job‑related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job‑related data; and utilize a variety of job‑related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to
moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing: Random Drug and Alcohol Testing

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Driver’s Licenseand Evidence of Insurability

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status: nonexempt

Benefits: PSE Classified Benefits

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $25.43 to $25.43 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required