Guest Substitute Custodian

Position: Guest Substitute Custodian-2025-2026
Position Type:
Guest (Substitute) Classified/Custodial Staff

Date Posted:
7/10/2025

Location:
To be determined

Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,FridaySALARY: $26.55 Per Hour

APPLICATIONS ARE SCREENED ON A WEEKLY BASIS.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform a wide variety of custodial, building, grounds maintenance, and cleaning tasks. Assume responsibility for a specific area of the building and grounds. Report any necessary preventative maintenance tasks to the supervising custodian.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete work assignments daily and help other workers as necessary
• Know and execute the building security procedures as needed
• Support the maintenance of safe and healthy work/play conditions throughout the campus
• Utilize appropriate energy conservation measures
• Observe and follow safety and health regulations and District guidelines
• Maintain excellent communication with the principal or immediate supervisor
• Assist and work harmoniously with community groups as needed

TYPICAL DUTIES
Classroom Cleaning

• Clean all assigned classrooms
• Vacuum, dust, mop and spot mop when necessary
• Empty and clean wastebaskets
• Clean chalkboards/whiteboards, trays and erasers when needed
• Dust all horizontal surfaces, vents and univents
• Clean walls and around doors and light switches when necessary
• Dust lockers, beams, etc., regularly

Lavatories/Locker Rooms

• Clean and disinfect fixtures, floors and partitions daily
• Check and replenish supplies as needed
• Clean and disinfect shower rooms daily
• Clean lockers as required

Gymnasium and Playground

• Dust mop daily and remove scuff marks from walls
• Clean behind bleachers and clean drinking fountains
• Perform required inspections of bleachers, playground equipment, and play areas, and complete required inspection forms

Cafeteria

• Empty garbage
• Clean lunchroom after lunch
• Set up and take down cafeteria tables
• Clean kitchen area

Security

• Secure all outside doors and windows at designated times

OTHER RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Keep the Head Custodian or Night Lead informed of needed supplies
• Monitor persons entering the building for night activities; i.e., open and secure designated areas as needed
• Clean and maintain around outside of the buildings, including flowerbeds, gutters, drains, etc
• Wash windows
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with operating custodial / maintenance equipment

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance: current fingerprints on file or be willing to be fingerprinted at the cost of $55.00
Reliable transportation
Attend a pre-employment training

KNOWLEDGE OF:
School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO:
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and pay strict attention to detail
Speak, read, and follow written or verbal communications
Practice safety and security within individual work routines
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

This position requires physical stamina. Position also requires sitting, lifting,…