This posting is for a District Wide, full time (8 hour) custodian. Anticipated hours are 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

In-district applicants, who are current members of the PSE bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., September 14, 2026, and will receive first consideration. Rate of pay based on the PSE Salary Schedule and experience.

The custodian will maintain attractive, sanitary and safe facilities; provide adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and District approved events; minimize property damage, loss and liability exposure by maintaining facility security.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

Cover Letter
Resume
2 Letters of Recommendation
High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)

Qualifications

Valid Washington State Driver's license
Must pass a criminal justice fingerprint/background check. The applicant is responsible for the $84 fingerprint/background check fee. Schedule your appointment here: https://www.esd113.org/district-support/hr/fingerprinting/

Education Required:

High School Diploma or recognized equivalent

Experience Required:

Prior job-related experience in school or institutional setting

Essential Job Functions:

Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events
Cleans school facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment
Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate and particularly during inclement weather conditions
Vacuums classrooms daily and dusts furniture
Cleans corridors each day
Scrubs or hoses down floors, disinfects toilets daily, cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily
Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
Delivers varied items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties
Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities
Monitors heating system in building
Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site
Works with students in setting up facility for assemblies
Serves as contact point for alarm center
Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
Complies with local and federal laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals, trash, rubbish, and waste
Reports to the principal any damage to school property
Remains on the school premises during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required by the principal
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition
Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities
Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Uses forklift to unload supplies/materials
Completes work at assigned workstations
Performs other duties as assigned

Reports To: Director of Operations

Compensation and Benefits:
Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement. See Article VIII Holidays, Article IX Leaves, Article XII Insurance and Retirement, XVI Transfer of Previous Experience, Article XVII Salaries and Employee Compensation.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid holidays and paid time off are also employee benefits outlined in the PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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

Chehalis- Custodian- District Wide 2026/27