Custodian/Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker
Full Time Non-Exempt
2:30P - 11P, Monday-Friday (or 4P-12:30A or later)
$22.00 to 24.00/hour depending on experience and qualifications
Excellent health insurance, 6 weeks paid vacation, paid sick, retirement, and other benefits
Start Summer 2024
Our Mission
Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a
global community.
Our Values
We value integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and a commitment to renewable resources and
sustainable practices.
Our Approach
Bertschi School believes that students learn best when they are
safe and known in an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives
supported in developing social-emotional skills
provided academic choice and challenge at their “just right level”
engaged in meaningful work
encouraged to problem solve through inquiry, trial, and error
empowered to take risks and make change
given opportunities to collaborate and dialogue with a diverse group of learners
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Bertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and
stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic,
religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities and
sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of
our school.
About Bertschi School
Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school serving
students in grades pre-kindergarten to fifth. We are an accredited member of the Pacific
Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and the National Association of
Independent Schools (NAIS).
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Position Summary
The Custodian/Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Facility
Manager and assists in carrying out the daily custodial duties of the school buildings on campus
and the general care and maintenance of the school grounds.
Position Duties
Assist in keeping the buildings and grounds well maintained and in good orderly
condition
Performs heavy cleaning duties
Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and/or vacuums all floors
Gathers and empties trash, recycling, and compost
Cleans and disinfects sinks, toilets, urinals, dispensers, and fixtures in all bathrooms
Cleans and disinfects all bathroom floors and walls around toilets and urinals
Cleans all mirrors and window glass
Spot cleans all doors, door frames, light switches, and walls
Cleans all classroom sinks
Restocks paper products in bathrooms and classrooms
Sweeps and spot mops all stairs and landings
Dust all fixtures, desks, display units, door frames, and window ledges
Clean and sanitize all water fountains and water bottle filling stations
Ensure safe use of all equipment
Assist in keeping all school equipment in good working order
Assist full time in all summer and school break projects such as painting and
refurbishing classrooms
Ability to lift 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds
Ability to use ladders
Other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures
Ability to stand, walk, and bend for prolonged periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive motion for prolonged periods of time
Experience with using cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals
Enjoy being around children and part of a school community
Good communications and collaborative skills and a team player
Application Process
No phone calls will be accepted.
Interested candidates are invited to complete the Bertschi
application form. -> https://www.bertschi.org/jobs
Submitting a cover letter and resume to [email protected] is optional.