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Clover Park School District

Custodian - Chief - 20275104 (20275104)

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TitleCustodian - Chief - 20275104
Posting ID20275104
Description

 

*Hourly Wage Range - $30.97 - $32.86/hr

Hours per Day -8.0

Days per Year -260

**Shift - 7:15am - 3:15pm

 


I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

A. Job Title:                                           B. Classification Level:
    Elementary Chief Custodian                     IUOE  C

 

 C. Reports to:                                      D. Working Title: 
     Building Principal/Custodial Supervisor 

 

II. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Maintains district cleaning standards for the custodial crew to insure a clean, sanitary, comfortable and safe building. Will plan, work with and evaluate the work which is to be accomplished by other custodians within the plant.
 
III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Typical Work:

1. Responsible for all housekeeping services of the facility: Empties trash cans, cleans

   chalkboards and chalk trays, cleans restrooms and classrooms, dusts and spot mops

   tiled floor areas, cleans furniture, vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas, bonnets

   and extract carpets when needed, cleans sinks, cleans window, fills all types of

   dispensers and empties pencil sharpeners, straightens student desks, dusts high and

   low, changes light bulbs only when more than one custodian is present, changes

   classroom trash can liners, cleans drinking fountains, washes walls, preps and applies

   floor finish to tile floors when needed, preps and applies finish and maintains wooden

   floors where needed, sweeps stairwells, entryways, and thresholds, cleans all

   custodial equipment at end of shift.

2. Responsible for minor repairs to building and equipment: Changes air filters, repairs

    classroom furniture, plans and works with custodian(s) to maintain buildings and

    grounds to district standards, performs routine painting of wall surfaces where and

    when needed, performs routine daily maintenance of boiler system if applicable,

    regulates temperature, humidity, and ventilation within the plant, performs minor

    repairs to protect the facility from damage, performs additional duties related to

    housekeeping.

3. Work within established procedures to safeguard and operate the facility: Orders

    supplies in sufficient quantity and type to maintain proper operation of plant, works

    within the established custodial budget assigned to the facility, responsible for

    building security, responds to emergencies after duty hours as needed, renders

    assistance to maintenance personnel when requested, responsible for maintaining

    records and files connected with the operation and safeguarding of the plant,

    responsible for conducting various checks and sending reports to the Custodial

    Services office within established time frames or as requested, responsible for work

    orders and vandalism reports, set-up and tear-down for special events in the building,

    read utility meters.

4. Supervisory Responsibilities: Plans, directs and works with custodian(s) within the

    facility. Provide input to evaluate custodian and substitute custodians assigned to

    the facility.

5. Perform other duties as required.

 

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  Other tasks of a similar level of difficulty and responsibility may be assigned.  Also, performance of more difficult and responsible tasks may be required to aid in the development of the employee for future advancement.

 

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

2. Must be in the existing Chief Custodial Trainee Program and a secondary level

    assistant chief custodian.

3. Physically able to perform the duties demanded of a custodian.

4. Experience as a custodian (sweeper).

5. Experience in the minor repair of electrical, plumbing and carpentry areas.

6. Must be flexible to hour or shift changes to provide service for school functions

7. Successful completion of district standard custodial classes.

 

B. Certification and Licenses

1. Successful completion of fingerprint and background check.
2. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

 

V. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to effectively work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team

    environment.
2. Ability to receive and positively act upon constructive criticism.
3. Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair.
4. Knowledge of and ability to apply district housekeeping standards.
5. Ability to proficiently speak, write, and understand English.
6. Ability to effectively implement written and oral instructions from supervisor and/or

    principal.
7. Ability to cohesively and respectfully interact with students, staff, parents,

    administrators, and patrons within a diverse environment.
8. Ability to work flexible hour or shift changes as necessary to provide services for

    school functions.
9. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

 

VI. DESIRABLE QUALIFCATIONS
1. Five years experience in commercial housekeeping.
2. Experience in the supervision of others.
 
VII. WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Employee may be exposed to inclement weather, dust, fumes, dirt, bleach and other industrial cleaning chemicals, chalk, loud noises, heights, mechanical equipment, sharp objects, and infectious diseases.  Physical exertion is required and employee may be required to stand for prolonged periods of time.  Must be able to bend, squat, twist, walk, reach, climb, push/pull 60 pounds, lift 50 pounds, and have ordinary skill and speed using fingers, hands, and limbs.

 

FLSA:   Non-exempt                                          AFFILIATION: IUOE

JOB CLASS:  Service Worker (970C)                      WORK YEAR:  260 Day

 

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

**Shifts are subject to change

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

 

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

 

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website.

 

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

 

Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

 

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, housing, immigration or citizenship status, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs.  This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, (253) 583-5087, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.usSection 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage.

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangeHourly
LocationPark Lodge Elementary
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Applications Accepted

Start Date08/27/2026
End Date09/04/2026