Substitute Custodian

Kent School District; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 33,200 - 34,026; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Kent seeks a Substitute Custodian to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include maintaining assigned areas and performing housekeeping tasks. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, be physically capable, and able to work in a multicultural environment. This temporary position offers a pay rate of $24.10 per hour, increasing to $24.70 after 9/1/2025.

Qualifications

• Must maintain an assigned area of responsibility.
• Good attendance record required.
• Must be able to assist students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of assigned areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Work flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Physical capability to lift 40-50 pounds

Job description

Overview

Substitute Custodian role at Kent School District — Assignment Type: Temporary/Hourly. Hours will vary by assignment. Pay Rate (2024-2025): $24.10/hour. Starting 9/1/2025: $24.70/hour.

Assignment: Replacing permanent Kent School District employees when they are absent and placement in the pre-qualified hiring pool. Selected candidates may be considered for full-time or part-time positions as they develop. These AFT positions are on-call assignments. Custodians are responsible for maintaining an assigned area and performing all necessary housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks to provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment for students, staff, and the community. Employees generally start as substitutes for absent custodians and then are considered for permanent positions.

Qualifications

• Must maintain an assigned area of responsibility and perform all necessary housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks to provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for students, staff and the community.
• Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform all housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to get along with students, staff and the public as well as be of assistance with activities in a multicultural environment.
• Must have a proven and known record of very good attendance and outstanding work performance in custodial or related duties, and must have the background and knowledge and/or education to perform the duties.
• Must possess well-developed communication skills, including evidence of effective spoken and written use of the English language.
• Must meet the physical requirements for the position; ability to lift 40-50 pounds on a regular basis; ability to climb ladders to reach roofs and attics; and able to work effectively in tight quarters.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Must be willing to perform other duties as directed by the head custodian or building administrator.
• Must have high recommendations from a reliable source and good references to be considered for an interview.

Working Conditions

The work is performed both inside and outside the buildings and requires considerable walking, sometimes on slippery surfaces, at various times of the year. The work is of a manual nature and requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop, crouch, climb, stand for long periods, twist, reach, push and pull, use far and near visual acuity and lift weights from ten to fifty pounds unassisted to shoulder height. The work may cause exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes and dust.