Substitute Custodian(s) 2026-27

Bellevue School District; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bellevue School District is seeking Substitute Custodian(s) for the 2026-27 school year in Bellevue, WA. The role centers on cleaning, maintenance, and security of school facilities with immediate starting date and a competitive on-call wage.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and preferred is two years of custodial experience in a public or commercial setting. The district emphasizes equity and student-centered facilities support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing and communication skills.
• Two years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience.
• One year of public school experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops and maintains floors; cleans fixtures and furniture; washes windows; vacuums; shampoos carpets.
• Disinfects restrooms; ensures supplies of paper towels and soap.
• Cleans assigned offices/classrooms and common areas.
• Moves furniture and equipment for events; assists with setup.
• Collects and disposes of garbage and recyclables; maintains grounds.
• Reports maintenance issues; replaces bulbs and performs minor repairs.
• Secures building by locking doors and setting alarms; checks exterior areas.
• Performs other duties as required by site leadership.

Skills

Physical endurance

Safety practices

Communication

Customer service

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stepladder work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Two years custodial experience

Job description

Substitute Custodian(s) 2026-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933010 Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time) Posted: Sep 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: The Substitute Custodian is responsible for performing custodial work as required in and around school buildings; maintaining clean, safe and efficient educational facility. Reports to supervisor any condition beyond the employee's control.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors; clean and maintains equipment; empties and clean pencil sharpeners, trash and recycle bins; cleans and maintains furniture and fixtures, washes windows, vacuums carpets, curtains, blinds and furniture; shampoos carpets;
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, keeps them supplied with paper towels, and soap;
• Cleans assigned offices/classrooms;
• Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs for special events;
• Collects and disposes of garbage and recycle; shovels snow, sweeps and washes walks, keeps grounds clean,
• Performs minor maintenance on site equipment and/or report issues, repairs such as unstopping sinks, replacing burned out light bulbs and tubes.
• Secures building by walking exterior of building to make sure it is secure, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights, exhaust fans and other equipment and setting alarms;
• Assists staff and community groups;
• Performs other related work as required by the conditions of the facility or as requested by the building administrator and/or custodial manager/supervisor or head day custodian.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Reports to and is directly supervised by Building Administrator and Custodial Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:

• High school diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing and communication skills;

Preferred:

• One year of public school experience
• Two (2) years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience required.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• None

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• District equipment maintenance;
• Cleaning methods;
• Safety practices;
• Equipment and supplies
• Basic customer service
• Computer skills

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to understand oral and written directions within the scope of job responsibilities;
• Ability to maintain a close and highly responsive relationship to the requirements of the building manager and/or head custodian and operations lead personnel;
• Ability to operate hand and power district equipment;
• Ability to handle fragile items carefully;
• Ability to practice safety precautions;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance;
• Ability to do sustained physical work;
• Ability to move with agility;
• Ability to work while standing on a stepladder and/or lift;
• Ability to maintain good public relations by demonstrating a positive and willing attitude in dealing with staff and community;
• Ability to work different shift times as required throughout the year;
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work;
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and District and legal requirements;
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: $25.72per hour, on an on-call basis. This position is not eligible for benefits.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, [phone] or [e-mail].

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, [phone] or [e-mail].

Disability Discrimination: Kerince Bowen, [phone] or [e-mail].

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or [e-mail].

Position Type: Various

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 12111 NE 1st St
• Bellevue, Washington 98005-3183
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]