Salary placement is dependent upon education and experience.
This position is 8.0 hours/day, 260 days/year
Physical Capacity testing required.
For guaranteed consideration, must apply by April 1 at 4:00 pm. May be kept open until filled with a qualified candidate. Additional Benefits.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (School Board Policy 3210)
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not discriminate in any programs, services or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including 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 guide dog or serving animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, [email protected], 253-891-6053, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District’s nondiscrimination policy may be located at Legal Notices. The Nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at Policy 3210: Nondiscrimination, Procedure 3210: Nondiscrimination.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the District Title IX Coordinator at [email protected], 253-891-6053.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will also take steps to assure that persons without English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services contact Elle Warmuth at (253) 891-6083 or for transitional bilingual education programs contact Michelle Lewis at (253) 891-6143.
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Sumner-Bonney Lake
School District
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Middle School Head Custodian
Compensation and Representation:
The Middle School Head Custodian is a classified staff member represented by the International Union of
Operating Engineers/Custodians and is paid according to the IUOE/Custodians Collective Bargaining Agreement
(CBA).
Essential Job Functions:
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed
while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations are made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Provides direction, train and oversee the work of other custodial staff within the building
● Initiates work orders for repairs, equipment/supply requisitions, and maintains inventory
● Reviews and audits custodial timesheets, attendance records and process the information to the
Maintenance & Operations department, resolving or reporting personnel conflicts in the work
performance of assigned employees
● Prepares and inspects school building to ensure that heating, lighting and ventilating systems are
functioning and security/safety measures are taken at all times
● Performs minor repairs such as painting, repairing small holes in walls, replacing acoustical ceiling tiles,
fixing furniture, clearing drains and toilets and other repairs as needed
● Replaces HVAC filters and maintains maintenance logs as needed
● Checks building and grounds for vandalism and safety hazards and takes corrective action
● Inspects playground equipment, fence lines and retention areas
● Cleans specific areas and oversee the cleaning of assigned building to provide a sanitary and safe
environment
● Vacuums, dusts, mops, sweeps, cleans bathrooms and showers, picks up and empty trash, changes light
bulbs, fills soap and paper product containers, removes graffiti and performs a wide variety of custodial
and cleaning services
● Responds to emergencies
● Coordinates and leads the major summer cleaning of the building, including floor finishes, furniture, walls,
windows, ceilings, light fixtures and equipment, to prepare buildings for the start of the year
● Moves and rearranges furniture within the school for events, assemblies, food service, public use and
other functions
● Assists staff and students in locating needed equipment
● Operates power-cleaning equipment of all types
● Performs other duties as assigned
● Participates in staff and department meetings
● Works collaboratively within the professional learning community of the school and district
● Reports to work with regular and reliable attendance and punctuality
● Upholds board policy, district and building policies and goals
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Minimum Qualifications:
● Must be able to read and write in English to support the needs of the position
● Must have five years experience as a school custodian or two years as a custodial lead
Additional Requirements:
● Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s license
● Required to travel to various sites and may be required to be on call for emergencies
● Pre-employment physical capacity test required
● Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED/First Aid
Preferred Qualifications:
● Certification of training in advanced housekeeping (or its equivalent)
● Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Knowledge of efficient custodial practices, which includes care and use of equipment, cleaning, minor
maintenance and care of grounds
● Knowledge of the principles of heating, ventilation, sanitation and care of school buildings
● Knowledge of inventorying, ordering and storing of all types of supplies
● Knowledge of floor refinishing and carpet care
● Skill in training new employees and directing staff
● Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
● Ability to use a computer to complete work requests and other computer related functions
● Ability to establish and maintain working relationships that foster efficiency and productivity and
promote cooperation with administrators, fellow employees, students, faculty and the public
● Must be dependable and punctual in the performance of responsibilities
● Must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision and possess leadership skills
● Must be able to stand, walk, push/pull, bend/stoop, handle/grasp, twist, climb, kneel, crouch, reach, hear
and see
● Must be able to use oral communication and visual acuity
● Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, directions regarding precautions and
recommended use of chemicals, equipment or products
● Must be willing and able to abide by safety rules/standards and wear required safety equipment
● Must be willing and able to work from a ladder
● Must present a neat, clean appearance
● Exhibits multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the capability to communicate
effectively with all cultural groups in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
● Ability to learn new procedures quickly, flexibly and adaptably
● Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the District finds appropriate
and acceptable. It is understood that the District has a right to transfer and assign employees to best fit the needs
of the District.
Working Conditions:
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
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Inspects school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations,
maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment
breakage, weather conditions, etc.
Occasional exposure to weather. Moderate physical demand, occasionally required to lift and carry objects
weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and push/pull with up to fifty (50) pounds of force. Must be able to walk up to 500
feet at a time and climb stairs as needed.
The District operates on a fiscal year from September 1st through August 31st. Those employees who do not
work the full year are paid over a 12-month period. This means that during the school year the monthly pay
warrants will be approximately 1/12 of the school year earnings, which allows the employee to receive a pay
warrant during the summer months.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not discriminate in any programs, services or activities on the basis
of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age honorably discharged veteran or military status,
sexual orientation including 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 guide dog or
serving animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America and
other designated youth groups.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex
discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations,
including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, [email protected],
253-891-6053, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District’s nondiscrimination policy may be located at Legal Notices. The
Nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at Policy 3210: Nondiscrimination, Procedure
3210: Nondiscrimination.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex
discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the District Title IX Coordinator at
[email protected], 253-891-6053.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will also take steps to assure that persons without English language
skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation
services contact Elle Warmuth at (253) 891-6083 or for transitional bilingual education programs contact
Michelle Lewis at (253) 891-6143.
Revised 3/2026
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