Custodial Services | Assistant Custodian
Job in
Seattle, King County, Washington, 98113, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Seattle Public Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Cleaning Services, Maintenance Worker, Janitor, Facility Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary
$56,388.80 - $59,300.80 Annually
Location
John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26745
Department
Custodial Area 2
Opening Date
02/25/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Subject Area
N/A - THIS IS NOT A TEACHING POSITION
FTE
1.0
* Description
* Benefits
Overview of Position
Work performed under the direct supervision of a Custodian Engineer of Group 4 Building, Licensed Assistant of Group 3 Elementary Building, Licensed Assistant of small Middle Schools or Head Assistant in a High School. Performs routine custodial duties in a scheduled work area according to established procedures. This is an entry level custodial position; incumbents receive initial instruction for each operation but are expected to perform duties without continual instruction.
Essential Functions
* Sweeps, cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, halls, and other school spaces; cleans and services restrooms.
* Mops floors and applies floor finish; operates mechanical cleaners and polishers.
* Washes walls, windows, etc; prepares cleaning solutions as needed according to written or oral instructions.
* Gathers and disposes of trash and wastes.
* Lifts/moves various heavy objects; works from ladders and scaffolds of various heights.
* Operates floor scrubbers, buffers, power lawn mowers, sweepers, and vacuum pickup machines as needed in the performance of assigned duties.
* Provides maintenance repairs such as but not limited to light bulbs, shade cords, pencil sharpeners and limited glazing.
* Unlocks and locks up office and buildings.
* Prepares brief written memoranda for supervisors regarding building damage or problems observed during cleaning assignments.
* Starts heating stoves as assigned.
* Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
* Must be able to solve simple arithmetic computations
* Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds; good physical condition.
* Understand and follow oral and written instructions
* Perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
* Climb ladders and scaffolds
* Relate with others
* Exercise care in the use of tools and equipment
* Cleaning tools and equipment
Hours vary depending on assignment.
Section headquarters is located in the John Stanford Center at 2445 Third Avenue South Seattle, WA .
Typical Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Assistant Custodians must provide their own transportation between and to school sites and job locations. Must be able to work split shifts.
Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). for an overview of available benefit options.
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.
Salary Schedule
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