This posting is for a combination Grounds/Maintenance/Custodian and Maintenance/Repair position. This is a Classified and Union-Represented position. It is 8 hours per day, 260 days per year, which includes holidays and vacation days. Anticipated hours are 5:00am to 1:30pm.

In-district applicants, who are current members of the PSE bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., November 12, 2026, and will receive first consideration. Rate of pay based on the PSE Salary Schedule and experience. Pay rate will be 50% Grounds/Maintenance/Custodian ($29.68-$39.60) and 50% Maintenance/Repair ($34.23-$45.09)

This District-wide position person will maintain facilities in safe operating condition; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; documenting information; and resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns. This position will work at keeping the buildings and grounds in a condition of operating excellence under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

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

Job Requirements - 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/
High School Diploma or recognized equivalent
Prior job-related experience in school or institutional setting

Essential Job Functions (Grounds-Maintenance-Custodian):

Perform routine grounds maintenance including: Mow lawns with power mowers, Keep buildings and premises including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean, Fertilize lawns, shrubs, and trees, Weeding, Trim and prune hedges and trees, Line fields for athletic events and maintain sports fields and Repair sprinkler systems
Operate light power equipment including: Power driven mowers, Light truck, Tractor, Front-end loader, and Other common landscaping equipment
Perform concrete work on minor projects including: Form building, Mixing, pouring, and finishing of concrete
Install items such as fences, recreation equipment, pipes and drains
Assists in the performance of routine building and equipment maintenance work including: Minor construction and repair work, Minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, and sewage line repair, Minor welding, Adjustments and repairs to equipment, and Boiler maintenance and repair
Load and move around the district: Chairs, tables, general furniture, Bleachers, and Scaffolding
Maintain all licenses and permits required for the job including a pesticide application license
Comply with local and federal laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and chemicals
Shovel, plow, and/or sand walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate
Perform other duties that the Maintenance Supervisor or Principal may assign
Provide for the maintenance and cleaning of buildings including: Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture, Clean corridors each day, Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily, Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation, Refurbishing and/or refinishing gym floors
Report immediately to the Facilities Supervisor or Principal any damage to school property
Remain 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 Facilities Supervisor or Principal
Assume responsibility, determining before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off
Conduct an ongoing program of general upkeep and repair
Set up and takedown for high school graduation

Essential Job Functions (Maintenance-Repair):

Coordinates with other staff for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently & cost effectively
Directs assigned maintenance support personnel for the purpose of ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in a timely manner
Inspects facilities, systems and their component machinery requiring skilled maintenance trades (i.e. electrical, carpentry, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, security, communication systems, etc.) for the purpose of identifying potential repairs and providing an ongoing program of preventive maintenance
Installs machinery and equipment requiring skilled maintenance trades (i.e. electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security, communication systems, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable and operating condition
Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
Procures equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently
Repairs systems requiring the skills of maintenance trades (i.e. electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security, boiler systems, communication systems, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in safe, comfortable and operating condition
Responds to emergency situations (e.g. facility damage, damaged playground equipment, roof leaks, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site as required to complete tasks
Evaluate problems/breakdowns and troubleshoot solutions/repairs

Other Job Functions:

Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Designs systems/projects for the purpose of implementing new layouts
Requests quotations for the purpose of providing cost information, purchasing and securing items
Repair furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition
Request 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
Demonstrated ability to perform assigned responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to work with adults and children in a courteous and professional manner
Completes work at assigned workstation(s)
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required (Grounds-Maintenance-Custodian):

Ability to perform heavy manual labor
Knowledge of tools and equipment as required for maintenance and custodial tasks and the ability to properly service and maintain lawn and garden equipment
Knowledge of, or experience in, general care and maintenance of various types of floor surfaces
Knowledge of minor maintenance requirements of physical plant fixtures and facilities and basic custodial tools and equipment
Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents
Ability to operate light trucks and tractors, as well as pull trailers
Ability to operate aerial lifts and ladders. Willingness to work up high when necessary
Ability to perform minor maintenance on facilities and equipment, including plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems repair and services
Ability to communicate with staff, faculty, and school students with tact and diplomacy, thus maintaining a harmonious, cooperative atmosphere
Ability to prioritize work and organize a work schedule
Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally
Excellent moral character
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to work with adults and children
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice and effectively communicate with students, staff and the public
Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 50 lbs., stooping, reaching, handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception
Job requirements are to be performed at the site of the required work tasks
Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required (Maintenance-Repair):

Extensive knowledge of electrical, HVAC & HVAC computerized technology, plumbing, carpentry, security and communication systems
Extensive experience maintaining boiler systems
Skills to operate hand and power tools used in crafts, read and interpret plans, blueprints and/or schematics, perform basic math to calculate measurements, quantities, etc.
Knowledge of methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in crafts, appropriate building codes, standards for safe use of equipment
Knowledge of basic computer applications
Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, perform a variety of skilled tasks, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision.
Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/depth perception
Job requirements are to be performed at the site of the required work tasks
Candidate must be able to perform essentials job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
May also include alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To: Facilities Supervisor, Director of Business & 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

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