Custodian. Swing Shift (Long Term Substitute) at Woodland School District 404
Woodland School District 404 · Woodland, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Woodland
- Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian - Date Posted:
10/21/2025 - Location:
Woodland High School Additional Information: Show/Hide - High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Working knowledge of custodial practices
- Understanding of safety protocol associated with various cleaners and chemicals
- Understanding of the use and need for PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
- Understand the usage and location of SDS (system data sheets)
- Working knowledge of basic computer skills
- Ability to work around children and present a positive role model
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and visitors to the district
- Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisors, and to coordinate work with others
- Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure pertinent to the job
- Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow
- Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts
- Regular and punctual attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds assisted
- Ability to climb ladders
- Ability to cooperate with people of all ages
- Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Ability to work independently without other support staff in the building
- Ability to appropriately handle emergencies that may arise during the work shift
- Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance
- Previous experience with hand tools and power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower, and hand tools
- One year of job-related experience working with students in an educational setting
- Work Habits
- Performs duties efficiently
- Utilizes time appropriately
- Maintains an organized and safe work area
- Ensures confidentiality of Information
- Adheres to regulations
- Produces quality work
- Completes work on schedule
- Shows Initiative
- Demonstrates flexibility
- Uses safety equipment when appropriate
- Adapts and incorporates program and policy changes
- Interpersonal Skills
- Shows respect for others
- Shows sensitivity to the needs of others
- Displays effective listening skills
- Communicates problems and concerns effectively and courteously
- Dependability
- Works independently of close supervision
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record
- Arrives on time and ready to work
- Attitude
- Demonstrates a positive feeling for work
- Accepts difficult assignments
- Accepts supervision re: direction, improvement
- Acts professionally on the job site
- Technical Skills
- Maintains and operates equipment
- Performs assigned cleaning tasks
- Follows appropriate safety guidelines
- Maintains accurate reports/records
- Demonstrates overall knowledge of job requirements
- Other
- Wears proper clothing and footwear
- Presents appropriate appearance
- Participates in and takes advantage of educational opportunities
- Provides emergency assistance when needed
- Reports major repair needs
- During vacation periods or days when students and staff are not in the building, work with custodial/maintenance staff on mid-year and/or end-of-year cleaning, maintenance, and other assigned tasks
- Lower U.S. flag and Washington State flag at the end of each student school day
- Comply with the school district's regulations and the local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash and recyclable materials
- Regularly communicate with the Director of Maintenance and building administrators for things needing to be done (check the mailbox daily for messages)
- Know the location of and how to operate all emergency shut-off equipment and security systems
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
| Custodian. Swing Shift (Long Term Substitute) | JobID: 3621 |
Woodland Public Schools - Swing Shift Custodian (Columbia Elementary School) - LT Leave through February 2, 2026
We appreciate your interest in employment with Woodland Public Schools. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.
All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.
Position Title: Custodian Posting #: 3596
Location: Columbia Elementary School
Days/Hrs: 8 hours per day, Swing Shift approximately 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, 45 work days, 1 holiday (LT leave replacement through 2/2/26)
Start Date: 11/10/25
Pay Schedule: Link to Schedule
Benefits: Position is not eligible for health benefits, but is eligible for retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
Job Summary: Custodians contribute to student learning by creating a safe, clean, and healthy environment for students. The work assists toward the accomplishment of the mission of the Woodland Public Schools of preparing students for career, life, and college so that they can become a responsible and successful citizen. Work is performed under the direction of the Facilities and Safety Director.
Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs. or 75 pounds assisted. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Position Opens Externally: 10/21/2025
Position Closes: Open until filled
If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
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