Substitute Custodian

West Valley School District #363; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

West Valley School District #363 in Spokane Valley, WA seeks a Substitute Custodian to provide custodial services across the district, ensuring a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and the community.

The role offers on‑call hours with training under experienced staff; successful candidates may gain experience for permanent positions and must pass background checks, fingerprint clearance, and I-9 verification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Fingerprint clearance.
• I-9 for identity and employment eligibility.
• Training within 30 days from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Clean the school facilities to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Arrange furnishings for meetings, activities, and events.
• Remove snow and de‑ice walkways and steps.
• Keep floors clean and well‑maintained.
• Raise the US flag at the start of each school day and lower it at day’s end.
• Perform daily checks of exit doors and panic bars during occupancy.
• Report damages to the principal and head custodian.
• Open/close building and secure doors and lights.
• Store and dispose of building site waste properly.
• Know products and equipment used for building care.
• Maintain hallways and exits free of obstruction during school.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lb

Adaptability

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Substitute Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947409

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION Substitute Custodian

LOCATION Varied based on job assignment

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Maintenance Director, this position provides custodial services throughout the district ensuring a safe environment for staff, students, and community members. Custodial substitutes receive one‑on‑one training with experienced staff and typically work independently receiving minimum supervision and guidance.

Custodial substitute work provides an opportunity to gain skills and experience to apply for a permanent position.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean the school facilities (i.e., classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, gym, cafeteria, and other areas as directed) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment to provide adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and events (i.e., regular school, community education, special events.)
• Remove snow (with the use of a shovel and/or snow blower), and de‑ice walkways, and steps.
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and good state of preservation.
• Raise the US flag at the beginning of each school day and lower it at the end of the day.
• Perform daily operational checks to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly, during the hours of building occupancy.
• Report immediately to the principal and head custodian any damage to school property.
• Assume responsibility for the opening and or closing of the building and secure all doors and windows are secured, and all lights except those left on for safety reasons are turned off.
• Follows the proper procedures for the storage and disposal of building site waste.
• Be familiar with the products and equipment used in the care of the building.
• Be familiar with procedures for building use by outside groups.
• Maintain building hallways and exits that are free of obstruction while school is in session.
• Keep buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license or evidence of mobility.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
• I-9 for verification of identity and employment eligibility for work in the United State
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from the hire date.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for a distance of up to six (6) feet; and ability to climb a ladder.
• Available to work various shifts, including evenings.
• Ability to follow site‑specific instructions and workload details.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of general building maintenance.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Flexible in learning new concepts cooperates with others and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment, make independent decisions, and take appropriate action while following established procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, dependability, high‑stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with other employees, management, staff, students, and the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are normally performed in a school environment both in an outside the school building and require health and physical stamina to stand on feet for extended periods of time. Perform various types of work at varying heights, at time in adverse weather conditions, and requires physical labor for an eight (8) hour shift, including:

• Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for a distance of up to six (6) feet.
• Stand, walk, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift.
• Stand or walk up to 95 percent of the workday.
• The position requires frequent squatting, bending, stooping, or twisting at the neck and trunk while performing the essential job functions.
• Fine motor skills, including the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and be able to hear or talk to others.
• Climb and carry ladders.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Maintenance Director/Building Administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Substitute positions are employed as on‑call positions and paid for hours worked.

Salary: The substitute rate will be Step 1 for the position on the negotiated PSE salary schedule.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

West Valley 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: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 924‑2150, [e-mail]. Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews,2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 922‑5478, [e-mail].

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $22.45 to $22.45 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Vici Branum , Maintenance & Custodial Administrative Secretary
• Maintenance
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]