Chehalis- Temporary Custodial Student Worker 2025-2026

Position Summary:

Under supervision, the student worker will assist with custodial and general cleaning tasks to help maintain safe, clean, and orderly facilities within the school district. This is a learning and support role that provides practical experience in facility maintenance and custodial operations. Position is 2 hours per day for the remainder of the 25/26 school year. Hours will be scheduled around the student’s academic commitments, with flexibility.

Required Attachments:

• Letter of Interest including how the candidate meets the qualifications
• Resume

Essential Job Functions

• Perform light custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash and recycling receptacles.
• Clean and maintain assigned areas including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, lockers, cafeteria—keeping them neat, sanitary and safe.
• Assist in restocking paper goods, soap dispensers, and other cleaning supplies in restrooms and common areas.
• Assist with setup and teardown of furniture and equipment for school events (e.g., assemblies, meetings) as directed.
• Report maintenance or safety issues (e.g., broken furniture, spills, unsafe conditions) to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Follow established cleaning procedures and safety practices when using custodial equipment, supplies and chemicals.
• Organize materials and keep the work area tidy.
• Adhere to school security and building‐access procedures (locking/ unlocking, securing doors as assigned).
• Assist in grounds‐adjacent tasks when needed (e.g., picking up litter, clearing walkways) as directed.
• Exhibit punctuality, reliability, professionalism and cooperation with staff and students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Age 18 preferred, age 16 considered with work permit.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic physical ability: standing for long periods, bending, reaching, carrying moderate weight (e.g., trash bags, boxes).
• Good communication skills; ability to interact courteously with students, staff and the public.
• Willingness to learn custodial practices, safe handling of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Reliable transportation or ability to arrive at assigned building/site on time for assigned shifts.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adjust to changing assignments or priorities.
• Must pass a criminal justice fingerprint/background check.

Education Required:

• Must be a current student in good academic standing.

Hourly Pay Rate: minimum wage $16.66 (effective Jan. 1, 2025)

Reports To: Head Custodian and Facilities Supervisor

Compensation and Benefits:
The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. This position is not anticipated to meet the SEBB eligibility requirements. Accrued paid sick leave at a rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked, starting on first day of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, etnicidad, condición de veterano o estatus militar con baja honorable, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, falta de vivienda, inmigración o estatus de ciudadania, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, neurodivergencia , ni por el uso de un perro guía o animal de servicio entrenado, y garantiza el acceso equitativo a las organizaciones de desarrollo juvenil enumeradas en el Título 36 del Código de los Estados Unidos como sociedades patrióticas.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Address: 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532