Custodial Services | Assistant Custodian

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

Typical Qualifications

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). Click HERE 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 Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.