Substitute Custodian - Continuous Recruitment

Sylvania; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeen School District in Aberdeen, WA is seeking a substitute custodian to support daily facility needs, ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Under supervision, you will perform cleaning tasks, handle routine maintenance, and secure buildings after hours. This on-call role requires reliability, good communication, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Pass a WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (applicant's expense).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, spot clean, and maintain carpeted areas.
• Clean and sanitize lavatories, refill dispensers, clean windows and dispose of trash.
• Lock/unlock buildings and secure facilities when not in use.
• Follow safe workplace practices and proper chemical storage usage.
• Organize time and coordinate with staff to meet schedules.

Skills

Follow directions

Confidentiality

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute placement is an on-call, as needed basis as directed by the daily needs of Aberdeen School District. There is no guarantee of placement on any given day and no ongoing expectation of placement.

Comprehensive Benefit information can be found here.

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the building principal and the maintenance and custodial manager, this position may be responsible for the care, cleanliness and custody of the facilities and equipment. This position requires the custodian keep the building in a condition that safeguards the health and safety of the students and other personnel. A substitute custodian may also perform a variety of maintenance and/or custodial tasks in support of other district staff. The position is expected to promote positive public relations for the district.

Primary Duties:

• Sweeping, mopping, spot cleaning, vacuuming, spot/stain removal, extraction cleaning of carpeted floors.
• Cleaning/sanitizing lavatory fixtures/facilities, refilling dispensers, cleaning interior and exterior window surfaces, emptying recycle containers and trash/garbage, dusting interior vertical and horizontal surfaces.
• Ability to follow and adhere to safe workplace practices and chemical use, storage of chemicals, flammables, tools, equipment and associated materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be responsible for locking and unlocking buildings and securing buildings when facilities are not in use.
• Work cooperatively with building staff, students, and the community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow directions and perform duties and tasks as assigned.
• Ability to organize time and maintain a schedule.
• Comply with all district policies, building procedures and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pass a WSP/FBI fingerprint criminal background clearance (applicant's expense)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aberdeen 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. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard, Title IX Officer [phone] [e-mail] and Stefanie Lamont, Section 504/ADA Coordinator [phone] [e-mail]. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.