2025-26 Lead Custodian

POSITION: Lead Custodian 8 hrs a day 260 days a year (Night Shift 2:30pm-11:00pm)

LOCATION: EllensburgHigh School subject to change District locations as needed

REPORTS TO: Maintenance and Facilities Director; School Principal

SUPERVISED BY: Head Custodian

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Facilities Director and the School Principal and the immediate supervision of the Head Custodian the Lead Custodian assists in leading and directing custodial personnel in daily custodial operations at the assigned Ellensburg School District addition to regularly assigned custodial duties this position performs and coordinates skilled cleaning routine maintenance and facility support tasks to ensure a safe clean and welcoming environment for students staff families and the public. The work requires physical effort attention to detail and the ability to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead support and work alongside custodial staff in the cleaning and maintenance of school facilities.
2. Direct and assign routine and special custodial tasks including facility requests work orders minor maintenance trouble calls and special cleaning services as directed by the Maintenance/Custodial Director or Head Custodian.
3. Adjust assigned work areas as needed to provide coverage due to staffing shortages or operational needs.
4. Vacuum carpets and sweep dust and mop floors in classrooms offices hallways and common areas.
5. Empty all trash receptacles
6. Check restock and maintain paper product dispensers (toilet paper paper towels) in classrooms and restrooms.
7. Clean and disinfect restroom and nurses office floors using approved disinfectants.
8. Clean disinfect and sanitize drinking fountains toilets urinals sinks and fixtures; polish chrome surfaces.
9. Clean doors door hardware and interior and exterior windows as needed.
10. Spot clean carpets walls and floors as required.
11. Replace burned-out light bulbs and perform minor electrical or plumbing tasks when appropriate; report non-emergency or complex repairs to the Head Custodian for follow-up.
12. Inspect facilities daily for vandalism and report concerns to the Head Custodian and/or law enforcement as appropriate.
13. Secure all doors and windows and ensure lights are turned off when closing the facility.
14. Perform seasonal duties including limited watering tasks and snow and ice removal from walkways steps and entrances.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. During school breaks and vacation periods assist with deep cleaning of building interiors and exteriors using manual and powered cleaning equipment. Tasks include cleaning walls floors woodwork and windows and assisting with painting or redecorating classrooms hallways and other facility areas.
2. Perform related duties as assigned by the Maintenance/Custodial Director or Head Custodian.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Demonstrated knowledge of custodial practices safety procedures and cleaning standards.
2. Basic electrical and plumbing systems for emergency situations.
3. Effective verbal and written communication skills
4. Basic computer skills
5. Ability to interact positively respectfully and professionally with students staff families and the public.
6. Monitor and review custodial work assignments to ensure quality control and completion of tasks.
7. Respond appropriately to emergencies alarms and trouble calls.
8. Maintain flexibility and adapt to changing priorities while coordinating effectively with custodial staff and building administrators.
9. Knowledge of proper floor care techniques including sealing waxing stripping and polishing.
10. Willingness to accept direction and constructive feedback from supervisors.
11. Ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
12. Physical ability to climb ladders (step and extension ladders up to 40 feet) and safely operate district Genie lifts.
13. Ability to lift carry push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
14. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
15. Maintain a neat clean and professional appearance.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must pass and maintain clearance through a Washington State Patrol/FBI background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience as a lead custodian or in a supervisory role within a school or institutional setting.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating or directing custodial staff.
• Training or experience with floor care systems and custodial equipment.
• Knowledge of school district safety protocols and facility operations.
• Experience working in an educational or public-sector environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Representation: Public School Employees Ellensburg Chapter
• Work Year: 260 Days (includes eligible holidays)
• 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. Prorated if applicable.

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 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 ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator Lori Gylling . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue Ellensburg WA 98926.