Custodian II, Night Lead

Custodian II, Night Lead

Cheney Public School District 360

Cheney Middle School - Cheney, Washington

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Job Details

Job ID:5310862

Application Deadline:Aug 04, 2025 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

POSITION:

Custodian II - Night Lead

SCHEDULE:

8 hours per day; 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (start/end times and location may be adjusted based on department need); Monday-Friday; 260 days (year-round)*

*School year assignment Windsor; Summer assignment directed by supervisor.

LOCATION:

Cheney Middle School

SUPERVISOR:

Department Director(s)

POSITION TYPE:

Classified, Ongoing

COMPENSATION:

2024-25 SY: $21.27-$25.93/hour depending on comparable experience; 2025-26 SY: $21.91-$26.70; Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

***Degrees eligible for a salary enhancement as follows, regardless of degree program or position with the district (cannot be stacked in the case of multiple degrees (highest degree stipend will be applied))

AA, BA, MA degree, or PhD, adds $0.50/hour, $1.00/hour, $1.50/hour, $2.00/hour, respectively***

BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA); paid holidays; paid leave

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent; Valid Washington State Drivers License; WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs as a shift lead custodian within a school. Takes direction from supervisor, principal, and head custodian. Interacts with students, staff, and the public during and after the school day. Coordinates furniture and equipment set-up for special events. Assists in the training and monitoring of other shift workers. Assists the public and staff as needed. Performs all general housekeeping and cleaning duties in assigned areas. Monitors the building for health and safety issues and reports concerns to supervisor. Provides and coordinates security check at shifts end. Maintains security within the building while on shift. Reports maintenance and repair concerns to building supervisor/principal/head custodian. Responds to utility and other site emergencies as needed.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists, provides training and monitors other custodians on shift. Assists and directs substitute custodians as needed. Assists in the periodic replacement of filters for heating and ventilation equipment, and visual inspection of belts. Reports defective equipment to supervisor immediately.

Provides for the routine cleaning, maintenance, and refinishing of hard floor surfaces such as vinyl tile, VAT/VCT, Terrazzo, aggregate, synthetic or maple floors. Provides for the routine vacuuming, spot cleaning, maintenance, and repair of floor and walk-off carpet, to include the periodic extraction, shampooing and treatment of carpet as assigned.

Provides for the routine cleaning and sanitation of restrooms, shower rooms, kitchens, cafeterias, classroom sinks, staff lounges and concession areas to include counters, partitions, dispensers, cupboards, sinks, lavatory fixtures, faucets, drinking fountains, showers, mirrors, walls, floors, ceilings, writing boards and light fixtures. Replaces/repairs and replenishes tissue, towel and soap dispensers and other fixtures and equipment as needed. Cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains and dispensers as assigned.

Provides for the routine cleaning, dusting and maintenance of assigned classrooms, offices, health rooms, corridors, mechanical rooms, access areas, and other areas of assignment to include lights and fixtures, white boards, furnishings, waste containers, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, etc.

Cleans and maintains classroom and office furniture. Provides for the repair of desk and chair tops, seats, backs and floor glides. Moves and relocates desks, chairs, risers and other furniture as assigned. Performs minor repairs as needed.

Coordinates and assists in the set up and take down of seating, equipment or other needs required for special events. Represents the district at evening and weekend events in the absence of administrators, monitors activities, replenishes supplies and provides for security during special events. Reports damage and other concerns as directed.

Uses a wide variety of hand and power tools such as brooms, mops, squeegees, brushes and other related custodial equipment. Efficiently operates and maintains mechanized equipment such as carpet extractors and shampoo equipment, buffers, vacuums, pressure washers, etc.

Coordinates and assists with site security through visual and physical inspection of doors, windows and hatches. Reports all defective equipment to supervisor immediately.

Responsible for the safe and effective application of floor strippers, disinfectants, finishes, cleaning chemicals and treatments. Reads and follows manufacturer's directions for application and use of chemicals and other products. Instructs other workers in the safe application of chemicals and finishes.

Inspects playgrounds, parking lots, reports safety concerns, and services refuse containers outside the building.

Maintains exterior walkways, keeping them clear of snow, ice, and debris.

Each of the positions in the Operations Department serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assignment to tasks in other areas within the classification.

QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

A minimum of one year of successful commercial custodial experience required.

Three years of successful commercial custodial experience preferred.

Must have a valid Washington State Drivers License.

Must have a basic knowledge of electrical, heating, ventilation, water, and life safety systems.

Must be physically able to perform the required work on a daily basis.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at intermittent times.

Must have knowledge and ability to use the tools of the trade.

Must be able to operate and maintain the power equipment of the trade.

Must be able to follow written and oral directions.

Must have basic computer skills (e-mail, Internet, Word documents).

Must be able to provide clear verbal and written instructions for custodial personnel.

Must have or obtain first aid certification within 90 days of hire.

Must have demonstrated the ability to relate well with students, staff and public.

Must have demonstrated ability to be a team leader.

Testing to be used to determine knowledge of trade.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Maintenance Classification on Public School Employees of Cheney Salary Schedule

Year-round position: 260 days; 8 hours per day

CLEARANCES

WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

EVALUATION

The employee shall be evaluated per the terms of the Public School Employees (PSE) Collective Bargaining Agreement by the building principal, department director, or designee. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above Duties and Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING

Must complete school safety training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date and annually thereafter

Must acquire and maintain CPR/First Aid card within sixty (60) calendar days from hire date and as scheduled thereafter

Attend designated trainings as specified by supervisor and/or department director in order to maintain knowledge/skills

CLASSIFICATION:

Maintenance/Grounds/Custodial

LOCATION:

Snowdon Elementary

REPORTING

RELATIONSHIPS:

Position is supervised and evaluated by the department director.

COMPENSATION:

Placement on the PSEC Salary Schedule

REPRESENTATION:

Public School Employees of Cheney (PSEC) a local chapter of Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948

HISTORY

Job description and format updated: November 2021

Cheney Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions: Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator - Tom Arlt, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: ...; Section 504 Coordinator - Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: ....

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$21.27 to $25.93 Please see Salary Schedule (enter website here)