CL22818: Lead Custodian/Day Shift - Legacy

Position #22818: Lead Custodian/Day Shift

Posting Dates: 01/06/2026 – 01/13/2026 (Or Until Filled)

Location: Legacy High School

Hours: 7 hours per day, 260 days per year

JOB DESCRIPTION

The person in this position will maintain the school buildings and efficiently manage the facility as to usefulness, appearance, safety hazards, cleanliness, and minor repairs not requiring a skilled tradesman.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at www.ksd.org.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Employment history in similar position(s)
2. References indicating satisfactory skills and abilities in similar positions
3. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
5. Must pass a basic skills test.
6. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
7. Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Minimum one year of previous and successful experience as an Elementary Lead Building Custodian or equal experience as approved acceptable by the Kennewick School District.
2. Demonstrate the high degree of skill and knowledge expected of a Building Custodian in the responsibilities listed under the headings “Essential Duties and Responsibilities”, General Requirements”, “Physical Demands”, and “Work Environment”.
3. Willingness to comply with district board policies and established programs.
4. Evidence of ability to operate computers and a Computerized Maintenance Management System. (CMMS)
5. Evidence of ability to be a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
6. The ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
7. Show a history of dependability and punctuality, along with positive evaluations and recommendations.
8. Evidence of ability to organize and prioritize in order to meet the district’s needs and deadlines.
9. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative, and effective relationship with fellow employees, other lead persons, district staff, and administrator.
10. Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.
11. Physically able to do the required work, including: heavy and sustained lifting of more than 35 lbs., squatting, bending, stooping, carrying, climbing of ladders, and other functions that are physically difficult and demanding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

1. Work closely, and communicate with, Building Administrator, school staff, other lead persons and custodians, the Custodial Supervisor, and the Buildings and Grounds Manager.
2. Perform housekeeping duties as required meeting work quality and quantity expectations.
3. Order supplies and stock closets as needed.
4. Ensure adequate cleaning equipment as required.
5. Assist other custodial staff as needed/required to ensure a safe and sanitary facility.
6. Support the breakfast/lunch program with set-up, clean-up, as required.
7. Lock/unlock building as required.
8. Complete Substitute Custodial Evaluation Forms and turn them into the Custodial Supervisor as required.
9. Perform monthly inspection of fire extinguishers.  Initial monthly, generate work order as needed.
10. Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
11. Assist in the creation and implementation of a calendar-based preventative maintenance/Asset Preservation system.
12. Perform minor maintenance and secure facility emergencies as required.  ie. – change lights, replace ceiling tile, replace dispensers, flag holder’s, turn off utilities, change filters, etc.
13. Assist Building Administrator and Custodial Supervisor with creating summer and other break period cleaning schedules, day-to-day beat schedules, and other misc. work performed in facility.
14. Assist Building Administrator in acquisition/removal of surplus furniture and equipment.
15. Respond to teacher/Principal requests in a timely manner and to the best of ability.
16. Maintain grounds, flower beds, sidewalks, and garbage cans in close proximity to building.
17. Ensure interior/exterior entries are clean and presentable each and every day.
18. Perform facility classroom/office moves as directed by Building Administrator.
19. Perform snow and ice removal as needed.
20. Maintain carpet and resilient flooring throughout building.
21. Remove balls from roof weekly.
22. Perform Integrated Pest Management as required.
23. Generate work orders in the School Dude work order system for preventative maintenance and other needed work.
24. Work with other Leads to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
25. Maintain facility manual to ensure the latest building information is available to self and others.
26. Attend monthly Lead Custodian meetings and other trainings as required.
27. Perform monthly safety inspections, generate work orders as needed.
28. Serve on school Safety Committee.
29. Assist/maintain chemical inventories in building.
30. Assist/Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets in building.
31. Respond to after-hour’s emergencies as needed.
32. Interact with vendors, inspectors, Contractors, etc. as required.
33. Performs other related jobs and duties as assigned.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical manuals, product labels, and procedures. Ability to write effectively, and use e-mail correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal numbers. Ability to calculate percentages, discounts, proportions, area, circumference, and volume. 

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is sometimes required to sit, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  
• Senses: The employee is often required to listen to slight variations in pitch, amplitude, and frequency. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and by using the district radio communications system. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts; in outside weather conditions; and may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee will occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may on occasion be loud and require hearing protection. 

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, 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 & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5010 (Thomas.Brillhart@ksd.org)

Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 (BJ.Wilson@ksd.org)

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits, visit www.ksd.org/jobs.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

(509)222-5010

HR@ksd.org

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Kennewick School District

1000 West 4^th Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336 

Salary : $24 - $28