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Camas School District

Camas School District is hiring: Substitute Custodian in Camas

Camas School District, Camas, WA, US, 98607

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Position Type:
Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
6/12/2025

Location:
Maintenance and Operations

Closing Date:
Open until filled Hours and Loacations Vary

Salary: $23.30 per hour

Reports to:
Custodial Supervisor

Purpose: Maintains the school buildings and surrounding areas in an environmentally conscience manner so that they are safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean for student and community use.

Essential Functions:

1. Sweep, dust, mop, clean, and vacuum hard and carpeted floors in classrooms, offices, halls, and all common areas.
2. Thoroughly clean and disinfect lavatories daily to include mirrors, sinks, toilets, urinals, floors, etc. Keep all dispensers full.
3. Performs minor maintenance and repairs as requested or needed to include replacing light bulbs, fluorescent globes, repairing furniture and fixtures, minor carpentry work, clearing plugged drains, replacing lose tiles, etc.
4. Clean all windows, inside and out.
5. Clean and disinfect cafeteria and kitchen daily.
6. Move furniture and equipment as needed or requested.
7. Assists with set up and take down of equipment and furnishing for breakfast, lunch, and other school events.
8. Assumes responsibility for security of building; all doors and windows locked, lights off, security set.
9. Clean and disinfect school as needed in response to illnesses or accidents.
10. Maintain all entries, walks and driveways in snowy or icy conditions.
11. Install fixtures as requested.
12. Reports any needed major repairs and/or hazards to principal and operations director. Complete help tickets as needed.
13. Remove all garbage from building. Assist with any recycling programs at the building.
14. Works on special projects during summers and breaks to include deep cleaning, refinishing floors, etc.
15. Maintain custodial supplies by coordinating orders with the operations department.
16. Other related duties as requested to ensure the safe operations of the building.

Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyzes information and maintains confidentiality.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude.
3. Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
4. Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
5. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
6. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
7. Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.

Professional Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Two years of custodial experience, preferably in a school environment.
3. Experience operating equipment to include vacuums, polishers, auto-scrubbers, etc.
4. Have and maintain a valid driver's license.
5. Basic computer skills to include MS Office applications.
6. Must be willing to be flexible and do additional related jobs as assigned to support the building and school community.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Climbing ladders up to 14 feet
2. Lifting up to 50 pounds unaided
3. Bending, pushing, pulling, stooping
4. Working in a noisy crowded environment at times.
5. Safely using a variety of chemicals for cleaning and prepping

Benefits Statement: School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Substitutes can become benefit eligible after 2 consecutive years of working 630 hours or more, and be anticipated to work 630 hours going forward. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.