2025-26 Custodian chez Ellensburg School District 401

POSITION:  School Custodian, 8 hrs per day, 260 days per year

LOCATION:  Lincoln Elementary *

*This position is currently assigned to Lincoln Elementary; however, the Ellensburg School District reserves the right to reassign classified staff as needed to maintain efficient operations.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance/Custodial Director/ Head Custodian

JOB SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Maintenance/Custodial Director and the School Principal, and the immediate supervision of the Head Custodian; this position requires manual work relating to efficient performance of general cleaning and routine maintenance task. This job requires thorough execution of simple cleaning tasks which follow an established routine.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Vacuums carpet or sweeps and dust floors in classrooms, offices and halls.
2. Empties all wastebaskets, pencil sharpeners.
3. Check and restock paper product dispensers (toilet paper/towels) in classrooms and restrooms.
4. Sweep and mop with disinfectant all restrooms/ nurses room floors.
5. Cleans and disinfects all drinking fountains, toilet bowls, urinals, and sinks as above mentioned plus shines all chrome.
6. Cleans doors, door knobs and windows inside and out whatever necessary.
7. Spot cleans carpets, walls and floors as needed.
8. Replace burned out light bulbs, when needed. Must be able to do some minor electrical and plumbing, however these tasks unless it is an emergency and depending on time should be left and reported/documented for the Head Custodian to perform the next day.
9. Checks for vandalism daily and notifies Lead Custodian or Head Custodian depending on the situation of all vandalism to the facility.
10. Secures all doors and windows and extinguished lights when leaving the facility at night.
11. Seasonally, helps with small watering chores where needed and in winter helps to remove snow from the steps, walks and entrances to the various buildings.
12. Occasionally your assigned areas may have to be modified to clean other areas of the facility due to lack of personnel.
13. During vacation periods completely clean building interiors and exteriors by the use of various cleaning products and cleaning equipment, using both power and manual equipment. Walls, floors, woodwork, and all windows will be completely cleaned.  Paints and redecorates classrooms, halls and other parts of the facilities.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Knowledge of custodial and safety procedures
2. Must have a basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of high and low pressure boilers and basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing in case of an emergency and Head Custodian is not present.
3. Skills in verbal and written communications.
4. Ability to interact positively and confidently with students, staff and the general public.
5. Must have knowledge of the care of floors, including sealing, waxing, and polishing.
6. Must be willing to accept direction from Maintenance/Custodial Director and Head/Lead Custodian and respond to constructive criticism.
7. Must be able to perform above assignments with a very small amount of supervision.
8. Must be physically able to climb ladders (either step ladders or extension ladders to a height of 40 feet or the use of the district Genie Lifts.)
9. Must be able to lift and carry object up to 50 lbs. in weight.
10. Ability to be flexible, organized and manage time effectively.
11. Must maintain neat, clean personal appearance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Representation: Public School Employees, Ellensburg Chapter
• Work Year: 260 Days (includes eligible holidays) – Summer months will be a priority
• Work Day: 8 Hours Per Day
• Salary: PSE Salary Schedule

BENEFITS:  Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).

School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority 

Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems

260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, three personal leave days and vacation per CBA agreement.

Acknowledgment

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants interested must follow the application procedures carefully.  Consideration will only be given to fully completed application files.  Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status 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 Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, [email protected] ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, [email protected] . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.