#2526-0007 Head Custodian

Job Title: Head Custodian

Job Posting #: 2526-0007

Starting Date: June 2025

Ending Date: n/a

Opening Date: 02/26/2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Available to: PSE Custodial Unit Staff Only

Salary: Per PSE Custodial Schedule

Hours/Days: 8 hrs day / 260 days

Supervisor: Superintendent

Location: Aster School

Program: 9700-63-3110-5000-0000-0000-0

Summary

Colville School District is now accepting letters of intent from current "in-district" custodians to assume the duty of Aster Head Custodian (at Aster School, daytime position) to ensure the physical plant is maintained in a condition of clean and safe operating excellence, cleaning classrooms, halls, offices, cafeteria/gymnasium, outside structure, etc., so that the full educational use of the building may be made at all times. Under the supervision of the Superintendent or his designee, the Aster Head Custodian will ensure that the building is maintained for maximum safety, health, and cleanliness standards. The Aster Head Custodian is responsible for the decision-making for overall effective and positive day-to-day custodial operations in the Aster School building site.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Aster Head Custodian will perform a variety of custodial and cleaning work activities inside and outside the building site using different machines, tools, equipment, and work aids.
• Move desks and chairs, empty trash and garbage containers, operate power buffers/scrubbers and commercial vacuum cleaners, climb ladders, set up and clean the lunchroom, raise and remove flags, building security, be available to work special events (athletic events, etc.), and perform other duties requiring cleaning of the specified school facility.
• Will perform minor, routine building maintenance tasks as required and snow removal as weather deems necessary.
• Cleaning daily the following areas: restrooms, drinking fountains, hallways, entrances, windows, public gathering places, and other areas as necessary.
• Work as a positive and collaborative member of the custodial staff to promote the primary goals of the Colville School District and the Custodial Department and to promote positive working relations with custodians, building staff, and students.
• Plans and guides the custodial services activities and workers at Aster in the day-to-day custodial/cleaning services and directs/oversees the work of the night custodians through the use of verbal and/or written instruction and a cleaning checklist when necessary, in conjunction with the Superintendent's plan.
• Communicates routinely and effectively with the Superintendent and custodians how the day-to-day custodial operations in the building are being performed, and recommends how to improve operations when applicable.
• Request materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of maintaining smooth operation and being able to complete functions.
• Available to work special events (athletic events, etc.) and/or occasional flexible work schedule.
• Attends monthly custodial meetings and will serve on building and District-Wide Safety Committees.
• Attain basic knowledge of school programs/special events in order to work with Superintendent, Athletic Directors and/or Facilities Director with scheduling of the Aster facility on a regular basis.
• Routinely checks/inspects building, grounds, and equipment to ensure proper maintenance and safety and informs the Director of Facilities or designee of deficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee

(Duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position.)

Physical Demands

The physical demands and 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.

• The employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, taste, and smell.
• The employee is frequently required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift and carry object on a constant to frequent basis weighing 0-24 pounds and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have flexibility of the hands.
• The employee will occasionally work in outside weather conditions.
• The employee will continually work near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  
  

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 essential functions.

• The job is performed under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have skills, knowledge, and/or abilities pertaining to principles, procedures, and methods used in general building custodial/cleaning activities and minor maintenance activities, along with knowledge of cleaning tools, implements, chemicals, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive and productive working relations with custodial workers, building staff employees, students, and public.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others and direct night custodians to ensure all areas of responsibility are maintained and cleaned to District standards.
• Demonstrated ownership, organizational abilities, and ability to work well independently.
• Ability to deal with difficult, stressful people/situations in a positive manner.
• Must possess general knowledge of computers, carpentry, painting, and landscaping.
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and arithmetic, and follow written and oral communications.
• Must be in good physical health, capable of standing/walking without restrictions (capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds).
• Must have a pleasant, cooperative personality in order to communicate and work well with students, staff, and the community.
• Must be willing to acquire specialized training for thorough understanding of installed systems.
• A favorable report of a state and national fingerprinting background check is mandatory.
  
  

Salary & Benefits Schedule

The position is year-round and includes a full comprehensive benefit package with medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, long-term disability, and more. Information about benefits can be found here.

2024/25 Hourly Rates (rates will increase for the 2025/26 school year):

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7Step 8 Step 9 Years 1-2 Year 3 Year 4 Years 5-10 Years 11-15 Years 16-20 Years 21-25 Year 26 CUSTODIAN$19.08$19.08$20.44$21.90$23.48$23.98$24.48$24.98$25.48 HEAD CUSTODIAN$20.22$20.22$21.67$23.22$24.89$25.39$25.89$26.39$26.89 CHS HEAD CUSTODIAN$21.37$21.37$22.91$24.56$26.32$26.82$27.32$27.82$28.32 DW LEAD CUSTODIAN$22.54$22.54$24.15$25.89$27.77$28.27$28.77$29.27$29.77

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator - Exec. Director of Business & Operations, Section 504 Coordinator - Exec. Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator - Exec. Director of Student Services. Contact: 217 S. Hofstetter Street, Colville WA 99114 services@colsd.org 509-684-7850. The Colville School District is a drug free/tobacco free workplace. This organization requires a successful applicant to provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act. Notice: The candidate selected will be hired on a temporary basis subject to favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprinting background. An Equal Opportunity Employer.