Substitute Custodians

Bethel School District 52; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel School District 52 Maintenance Department in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Custodian I Substitute for the 2026-27 school year. Hours vary by program and facility; immediate starting date.

The role includes cleaning, minor maintenance, and setup for events. Employment involves safety with cleaning chemicals and potential evening or graveyard shifts, with fingerprint background check required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and apply oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength and agility to operate power custodial equipment safely and to lift and carry furniture.

Responsibilities

• Cleans inside buildings and other facilities; performs minor maintenance and custodial tasks.
• Operates cleaning equipment and chemicals safely; assists in moving furniture and setting up rooms for events.
• Opens/closes doors for security and maintains equipment in the course of work.

Skills

Reading instructions

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Custodians

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952440
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bethel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a Custodian I Sub Pool for the 2026-27 school year. Hours and days will vary, depending on the program and the facility.

Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success.

Our Mission

To create relevant, responsive, and joyful learning communities where all students thrive.

We Believe

• We believe that every Bethel student can find joy, connection, and purpose at school when given the opportunity to learn, grow, and engage.
• We believe each student arrives in our schools with a unique and diverse range of strengths, skills, and perspectives that we must honor and uplift.
• We believe that we are accountable for implementing equitable systems that are relevant, responsive, and adaptable to the needs of our students.
• We believe our schools will be places where students, families, and staff are welcomed and valued as members of our Bethel team.

If you are hired as a Custodian substitute in the Bethel School District, payroll paperwork and a Fingerprint Based Criminal background check must be completed at the District Office prior to working. There are fees involved with the fingerprint process.

Nature of Work

A Custodian I is responsible for cleaning the inside of buildings, outside walls, and other facilities of Bethel School District, performing minor maintenance, moving furniture and school equipment, and a variety of related tasks as assigned. Work requires the safe mixing and applying of cleaning chemicals. Shift work may be required, including working evening or graveyard shifts. Physical strength and agility are required to operate cleaning, waxing, and other equipment, and to safely lift and carry furniture when necessary to perform custodial tasks.

Examples of Work

These duties are illustrative only. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sweeps and mops floors using hand and power equipment; empties trash containers; strips floors; applies wax and polishes floors; washes walls and windows; cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; and arranges school desks and furniture.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets; replaces or re-glues tiles and molding.
• As part of a custodial crew or individually, sets up tables, chairs and bleachers for athletic events, school meals, school dances and other school activities; puts away furniture and cleans the room, gym, stadium, theater or other facility.
• Performs minor building maintenance and grounds work; uses a step ladder in a safe and proper manner to replace light bulbs; sweeps and hoses down outside sidewalks; picks up paper and debris on school grounds.
• Opens, closes, unlocks and locks windows, classroom doors, and building doors as required for security; maintains equipment used in the course of work and turns off lights left on.
• As part of a summer custodial crew, and individually, paints interior walls, doors and woodwork; washes furniture and assists in the complete cleaning of school buildings.

Selection Factors

• Ability to learn to use and operate in a safe and proper manner, janitorial equipment, tools and chemical cleaning solutions such as a buffer, wet-dry vacuum, wax board, mop and broom.

• Ability to read, understand, and apply oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength and agility to operate power custodial equipment safely and to lift and carry furniture and other equipment safely using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to complete assigned duties on schedule and to work well with others or independently.
• Ability to work irregular hours or shift work.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality regarding students, staff, and other individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, administrators, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and prompt attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience performing the full range of custodial duties including the operation of hand and power equipment, and the safe and proper mixing and applying of cleaning chemicals. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the required experience.

If selected to join the Sub Pool, applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon Department of Education through a process authorized by the Bethel School District. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

For information regarding this position, please email Skylar Fairchild, Maintenance Supervisor for Bethel School District at [e-mail].

Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled

The Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

The District is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Remie Calalang, HR Director, at [phone] for additional information or assistance.

4640 Barger Drive, Eugene, OR 97402 l Phone: [phone] l Fax: [phone] l www.bethel.k12.or.us

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $20.54 to $20.54 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Skylar Fairchild , Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintenance Department
• Email: [e-mail]