NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:
2026 - 2027
Elma Elementary & Middle Schools
190 Evening Custodian
*TEMPORARY*

Date Posted: 09-03-2026

Category: Classified - Substitute

EESP 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Rate Range:

$26.76 per hour
Will be updated per EESP CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Assignment:

Mon – Fri; 8 hours per day
4 hours at Elementary School and 4 hours at Middle School
Duration: Temporary covering leave (ends upon primary employee's return)

Benefits:

I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED
Valid Washington State Driver’s License
WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
Ability to work with a team and communicate with supervisors, administrators, staff, students, and the community with tact and diplomacy
Demonstrate flexibility, caring, respect for others, and a sense of humor; conscientiously model the values of trust and integrity and are a positive role model for students
Must have the physical stamina and strength to perform custodial duties
Must have ability to lift 50 pounds
Must have ability to climb stairs/ladders
Must have the ability to have arms reaching above head for an extended time
Able to produce a high volume of work with good quality in a timely fashion
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

Required Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:

Must possess sufficient physical strength and agility to perform required tasks. Heavy lifting may be required
Ability to stand or work overhead for long periods of time
Basic computer experience
Knowledge of safe lifting procedures and all safety rules and procedures
Ability to understand job functions in relationship to school district needs
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal or no supervision occasion
Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in English effectively
Ability to attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion
Ability to troubleshoot minor problems
Ability to remain flexible with changes to assignments or situations
Ability to get along with co-workers, staff, and the public. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the custodial team and assist team members, administrators and public as needed
Ability to use all necessary equipment and hand-tools, such as broom, mop, squeegee, buffer, polisher, vacuum, saws, drills, mowers, weed eaters, steam cleaner, etc., to perform required tasks.

Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with the Human Resources Officer at hr@eagles.edu by the closing date.
To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, and Two (2) Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Dr Christopher R. Nesmith cnesmith@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher,kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith,cnesmith@eagles.edu

190 Evening Custodian - TEMPORARY