Location: Eastmont High School / District Facilities
Reports To: Athletic Director, Building Principals, Custodial Supervisor, and Head Custodian
General Summary
Under the direction of building administration and facilities leadership, the Events & Facilities Custodian is responsible for the preparation, operational support, cleanliness, and teardown of school and athletic events, alongside daily custodial maintenance. This role ensures a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, visiting teams, and community guests before, during, and after activities.
Schedule & Compensation Structure
- Schedule: Flexible 8-hour daily shift that varies based on the district’s athletic and activity calendar, regularly requiring evenings, weekends, and early mornings. Work with supervisors on schedule adjustments.
- Daily Allocation: Typically split between two (2) hours of general custodial support and six (6) hours of event-specific custodial and operational duties.
- Compensation: Paid at the standard Custodian base rate on the district salary schedule, plus a $0.75/hour differential for designated event custodian hours.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Event Preparation, Operations & Teardown
- Set up, organize, and tear down playing surfaces, game administration equipment (score clocks, sound systems), and spectator seating for multiple daily events (athletics, drama, dances, assemblies, and community rentals).
- Conduct comprehensive pre-event safety inspections of all indoor and outdoor event spaces.
- Greet visiting teams upon arrival, escort them to locker/changing facilities, and review facility security and expectations.
- Serve as an on-site resource for outside community groups using district facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper facility care.
- Partner with building administration to ensure all events adhere to the rules and regulations of the Eastmont School District, Eastmont High School, the Columbia Basin Big 9 Conference, and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA).
- Exercise sound, independent judgment to troubleshoot facility or equipment issues during live events.
Facility Cleanliness & Daily Custodial Care
- Maintain continuous cleanliness, sanitation, and restroom supply levels across all event spaces and entryways before, during, and after activities.
- Perform daily custodial maintenance for Eastmont High School gymnasiums, weight room, and wrestling rooms - strictly adhering to specialized wrestling mat and room sanitation protocols.
- Launder athletic uniforms as requested by coaches and the Athletic Director.
- Provide general building custodial support (vacuuming, window cleaning, trash removal, sanitizing) during non-event hours.
Grounds & Exterior Maintenance
- Maintain the appearance of outdoor sporting complexes during events, including light groundskeeping (edging, weed pulling, debris removal).
- Perform weekly trash and garbage removal at non-event athletic fields, including Low Sterling, the District Office field, and the Junior High track.
Professionalism & District Representation
- Wear approved Eastmont School District attire throughout all shifts.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Maintenance Director, Custodial Supervisor, Head Custodian, or School Administration.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education, Certifications & Experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
- Valid First Aid, CPR, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) certification (or ability to obtain prior to start).
- Minimum of five (5) years of prior custodial experience within the Eastmont School District.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in athletic/event setup and teardown, including operating scoreboards and event sound equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of proper wrestling room and athletic facility sanitation standards.
- Prior experience maintaining athletic fields/grounds and coordinating multiple events within a single day.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills when interacting with students, staff, officials, and community members.
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, last-minute schedule changes, and fast-paced event environments.
- Composed, professional demeanor with the ability to de-escalate conflict constructively.
- Proven reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance record.
Physical & Environmental Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Strength & Mobility: Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull heavy equipment and supplies up to 75 lbs. Regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
- Work Environment: Regularly work in loud, crowded, and fast-paced environments during live events. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, and varying outdoor weather conditions throughout full shifts.
Benefits associated with Eastmont PSE Association
Eastmont School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities 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 and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Kayla Brown, 509-884-7169, brownk@eastmont206.org; and Section 504 Coordinator, Matt Charlton, 509-884-7169, charltonm@eastmont206.org. 800 Eastmont Avenue, East Wenatchee 98802