2323 E Farwell Road
Mead, WA 99021
Human Resources
509-465-6010
Fax: 509-465-7680
www.mead354.org
July 17, 2026
Custodian II
District Wide Itinerant
Wednesday - Sunday - Variety of shifts and buildings
256 Days/Per Year
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Custodial Director or assigned Lead Custodian, the position will perform the day-to-day custodial duties and operations of the building. The position will be expected and required to follow all applicable assigned duties, policies and procedures as defined by the District and Department. This position reports to the Director of Custodial Services.
Essential Functions :
- Provide general custodial duties, including cleaning school facilities and grounds, arranging furnishings and equipment, and securing buildings.
- Answer all district calls and respond promptly, act as point of contact when required.
- Communicate needs and cooperate with co-workers, fellow departments, and other shifts when necessary.
- Follow the general direction of the Lead Custodian, looking to increase efficiencies in workflow while providing a balanced workload and ensuring clean, safe and sanitary conditions.
- Operate equipment to meet building needs including: tractors, extractors, and floor scrubbers as well as any other assigned equipment. May also perform functions working from heights on ladders.
- Monitor and maintain equipment or complete emergency work orders to ensure equipment maintenance.
- Monitor supply needs and report needs to Custodial Leads.
- Identify work order needs and report to Custodial Lead.
- Ensure all chemicals are used safely and appropriately within the building according to GHS Chemical Safety Sheets and district directed standard operating procedures.
- Respond to Security and Fire Alarms as needed.
- Complete projects or travel between buildings as assigned.
- Observe and ensure all safety rules, regulations and training are followed and report any safety concerns or violations to Department Director.
- Attend meetings (which may occur outside of the regular work shift) as required by Director.
- Perform other tasks at the direction of Director.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education/Training/Experience
- High school diploma and/or GED equivalent. (Uploaded to your application)
- Must have a valid driver’s license if position requires travel between buildings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to identify and respond to problems and to remain calm under stress.
- Ability to follow verbal or written directions.
- Must Possess interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels while displaying a cooperative and willing attitude toward helping others.
- Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication and basic organizational.
- Understanding of and ability to work with a variety of equipment including man lifts, tractors, extractors and floor scrubbers.
- Understanding of Chemical Safety requirements and application use.
- Understanding of safety procedures and labor safety standards.
- Working knowledge of Fire Alarm and Security Systems.
- Must possess the ability to lift, push, and pull weights in excess of 50 pounds.
- Must be willing and able to climb ladders and operate lifts at elevated heights.
- Willingness to respond to emergency calls.
- Ability to take and carry out directions with minimum supervision.
- Ability to perform basic clerical, computer, and math skills.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A person working in this position will work in a variety of work environments both inside and outside with occasional exposure to inclement weather. The Position requires continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting of more than 50 pounds and carrying. This person may be required to work in restricted spaces, from a prone position, and/or under difficult lighting and access conditions. Noise level may be high when operating power equipment. Employee is required to properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY:
As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead Classified Public Employees Association (MCPEA) and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/department-directory/human-resources/new-page . Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies
The salary range for the position is: Min $21.55 – Max $21.55. New Hires Salary placement will be at step 1 on the appropriate scale for the position unless otherwise noted within the contract.
A typical work year consists of 260 days which includes 13 paid holidays. Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full work year shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. A maximum of three (3) days of annual leave are provided for all employees based on the employee’s scheduled employment hours per day to be used for an absence during work hours, or to be accumulated for the purpose of cash out.
Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.
APPLICATION:
MEMBERS of MCPEA bargaining group on a continuing contract of .3 or greater, interested in this position need to apply for this position via the application system, Talent Ed Recruit & Hire at www.mead354.org/employment by accessing the internal postings via the Internal link on the upper right-hand corner of the page. You will need to log in using your district email to see internal postings. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading a letter of interest and current resume to your profile, on or before 11:59 PM, July 24, 2026.
All other applicants interested in this position must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org . Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Shelli Nemec at the District Administration Building or email [email protected]. The application, along with all required documents must be on or before 11:59 PM, July 24, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Your Letter of Interest , which speaks specifically to your abilities in the area you are applying
- Three Letters of Reference , dated and current within the last three years
- A copy of your High School Diploma or Transcripts required PLEASE UPLOAD EITHER ONE TO YOUR APPLICATION OR WE CANNOT MOVE YOUR APPLICATION FORWARD
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, [email protected] and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, [email protected] , (509) 465-6000 or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 465-6010. #35055693
