Substitute Custodian, Job 26-0500

District Support Services Center; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Mukilteo School District District Support Services Center in Everett, WA is seeking Substitute Custodian personnel to support a variety of shifts on an on-call basis. Positions pay hourly for the 2025-2026 year, with multiple shift options from early morning to night.

The role involves cleaning, minor repairs, security tasks, and general labor to keep facilities safe and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. Interviews occur as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math; follow written and verbal instructions.
• Physical ability for manual custodial work including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate basic computer systems including scheduling software.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning to meet health standards and codes.
• Prepare facilities for events and assist users; maintain security when not in use.
• Maintain exterior areas; remove debris and ensure campus safety.
• Provide routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Reading & writing

Physical fitness

Computer systems

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Custodial knowledge tests

Job description

Mukilteo School District District Support Services Center - Everett, Washington Open in Google Maps

Substitute Custodian, Job 26-0500

Mukilteo School District District Support Services Center - Everett, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5867527

Application Deadline: Jul 01, 2027 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Applications are being accepted for substitute custodians. Substitute custodian employees work a variety of shifts and are on an on-call basis.

To be considered for a substitute position, you must be available for one, or more, of the following work shifts:

6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.; 2:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.;and/or 6:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. Interviews will be conducted as needed.

Hourly ranges are for the 2025-2026 school year.

JOB TITLE: Substitute Custodian

DEPARTMENT: District Services

REPORTS TO: Custodial Supervisor, Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks, minor repair, security, and general labor tasks to create and maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment for students, staff, parents and the general public.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform general cleaning to meet minimum health standards and codes, including: clean/sanitize toilets, shower rooms and other restroom fixtures; stock all dispensers; empty waste baskets and trash containers; clean chalk boards, white boards; dust and clean furniture, walls, baseboards, and wall/ceiling fixtures; sweep, mop, strip and refinish floors; vacuum, shampoo, and spot clean carpets; wash windows and mirrors.
• Make facilities available for use which includes: set up and remove furniture/equipment for events and/or for any other needs in building usage; greet, assist and respond to needs of facility users; maintain building security when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and unauthorized occupants.
• Maintain exterior areas of school to include: remove debris, snow and ice from walks, driveways, and other concrete/asphalt areas as needed; pick up and dispose of litter on campus grounds; help maintain campus grounds.
• Perform general maintenance care for facility, which may include: replace light bulbs and ballasts; resupply of inventory; minor repairs and preventative maintenance to equipment/facilities and care of equipment; installation of fixtures and accessories; load, unload, transport equipment and material as needed; respond to emergencies and trouble calls.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of equipment to include but not limited to: broom, mop, squeegee, hand power tools, auto scrubber, buffer, pressure washer, vacuum, carpet extractor, gas/electric blower, etc.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math problems; ability to read, interpret and follow written and verbal instructions including service orders, emails, labels on chemicals and supplies, etc.
• Physical ability to perform manual work associated with custodial duties including lifting 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds to empty garbage, lifting and moving furniture, equipment, etc.
• Ability to operate basic computer systems including Microsoft programs, Kronos, Sonitrol, etc. to meet perform general tasks and meet daily administrative needs.
• Skill and ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with others.

Education and Experience:

• Any combination equivalent to completion of high school.
• Successful completion of custodial knowledge tests required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• One (1) year experience or training in custodial or related fields.
• Previous experience with custodial and/or maintenance of a school facility preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasionally

1% - 33%

Frequently

34% - 65%

Continually

66% - 100%

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Crouching

X

Kneeling/Crawling

X

Stooping

X

Twisting Knees

X

Twisting Waist

X

Twisting Neck

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Leg/Foot Use

X

Reaching

X

Handling/Grasping

X

Fingering/Feeling

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Lifting/Carrying

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Vision

X

Near Acuity

X

Far Acuity

X

Depth Perception

X

Color Vision

X

Field of Vision

X

Smell

X

Work Outdoors

X

Work Indoors

X

Mukilteo 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 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: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher(425-356-1325), [e-mail] , Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), [e-mail] , and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), [e-mail] . Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220)[e-mail] . Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $33.86 to $33.86 Hourly

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mukilteo School District, Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]