School Custodian/Light Maintenance

Reports to:  Facilities Director

FLSA Status:  Non Exempt

Open date: 06/18/2026

Close date:  Open Until Filled

Work year: 260 days per year, 40 hours per week

Rate: $22.57 - $34.74 per hour base on the 2025-2026 salary schedule.

Work site: Ilwaco High School

BASIC FUNCTION

This position would be responsible for basic custodial duties, cleaning, and other duties as assigned. Work assignments may vary as the employee becomes familiar with the equipment and facilities.

Hours worked for this position may shift depending on the time of the year. This role will cover all events in the afternoon and evenings. An example of this schedule is a 1pm-9:30pm shift in fall and winter and flex back to 10am-6:30pm in the spring.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the building principal, assigned duties require knowledge of cleaning and housekeeping work, cleaning tools and chemicals required to maintain a clean school.  The custodian will be expected to be skilled in first line basic maintenance and possess a level of health that will permit lifting and other manual tasks.

TYPICAL WORK

Use power equipment and hand tools required for the cleaning and general maintenance of buildings.

Responsible for minor maintenance repairs and cleanliness of all parts of the facility. (See regarding minor repair)

May be required to open buildings and prepare them for use; maintain building security when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and unauthorized occupants.

Clean sidewalks and driveways; help maintain campus grounds.

Read and follow written instructions, service orders and labels on chemicals and supplies.

Cooperate with other custodians in an effort to achieve district goals.

Perform such other tasks as prescribed by the Supervisor.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy in evaluation of all employees.

Requirements of employment with Ocean Beach School District as a regular or substitute custodian:

1. Safety training and HIV/AIDS training sessions at the earliest possible time.
   1. New employees will be required to complete a Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check (at employee’s expense) as a condition of employment.
2. Current Washing State driver’s license.
3. High School Diploma or equivalent

CUSTODIAL / MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING MINOR REPAIR:

Job tasks involve basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, handsaws, hammers, shovels, small hand power tools, etc.

Minor door repair - latches, closures, locks, strikes, adjust/install replacement components and parts, lubricate door parts, and install hasps and padlocks.

Secure safety zone around glass areas where broken.  Clean areas of broken glass and install cardboard or plywood over broken glass area.

            Replace light bulbs and protective covers.

            Replace ceiling tiles and minor floor tile repair.

            Repair minor trap and water connection leaks; adjustment of water flow regulators; unplug clogged sinks and toilets.

.           Repair/replace sports fixtures; goals, nets, baskets, minor replacement parts and lubrication of fixtures.

.           Locker repair requiring replacement of locker parts, sides, shelves, doors and lubrication of locker parts.

            Cleaning and lubrication of all bleacher components.

            Minor furniture repair; leg replacement, table adjustment, lubrication of moving parts.

            Cleaning of heating and air exchange intake and exterior grids.

            Installation of movie screen, maps, associated hangers and hooks.

            Repair/replace and/or adjust shades and curtains and install replacement parts.

            Paint and refinish floors, walls, ceilings, and woodwork.

            Maintain custodial power equipment as recommended by the manufacturer; i.e., vacuums, buffers, scrubbers, blowers, etc.

            Maintain parking areas; control debris on campus, weed and clean along curbs and planted areas, etc.

            Adjust, clean, lubricate and minor repairs on all playground equipment, including regularly scheduled safety checks as outlined by the building principal or supervisor.

            Clean exterior of buildings; spot paint as needed.

            Assist in obtaining material and equipment for own building usage, ie. Special programs, plays, concerts, public meetings, etc.

            Follow correct ordering procedures for supplies.

            Other duties as directed by the Principal or Supervisor.

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Positions:

The physical demand and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Bend, sit, move about, stand, lift, walk, hear, and speak.
• Be subject to high noise level when operating power equipment.
• Required to work in restricted spaces to include crawling and/or climbing and working at heights.
• Stand, be on feet, and move around for a full work shift.
• Use ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts and district vehicles.
• Lift up to 60 pounds and move heavier materials using appropriate equipment.
• Properly use such safety equipment appropriately.
• Communicate in person, by radio, electronically and over the phone.
• Use computer equipment to complete reports, generate service orders, maintain inventories, etc.
• Occasionally works outside in all weather conditions.
• Work late hours and be able to secure all facilities in hours of darkness.

Specific vison abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. May be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material or illnesses during the course of their duties.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Ocean Beach School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal 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:

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Salary : $23 - $35