WDVA Custodian , On-Call, Washington Soldiers

As a Custodian 1 you will perform a variety of custodial tasks and routine cleaning of our facility buildings. This position directly impacts the quality of life and health of our resident veterans by maintaining a consistently high level of cleanliness and sanitation in all assigned areas. Your experience will be critical in enhancing the appearance of our facility while providing comfort to our residents.

Updated as of July 1, 2025:
This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours.

The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027.

* This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

On-call is defined as positions where the work is intermittent in nature, is sporadic and does not fit a particular pattern. On-Call employees are utilized to support operational staffing needs. Shifts for on-call staff are scheduled on a rotational basis. The on call expectations for this position requires that staff be available to work as needed, with a minimum availability of three shifts per week, on two different shifts.

This position is
not eligible for telework.

Here at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla.

These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star.

• Provide custodial cleaning service in assigned areas, resident rooms, common areas, and office spaces.
• Vacuum and extract carpets as required.
• Mop, disinfect, and strip and wax as required.
• Maintain baseboards free of dirt and wax buildup.
• Empty track and maintain receptacles free of odors.
• Perform various housekeeping tasks.
• Keep toilets, urinals, sinks, and other fixtures clean and free of scale, film, and odors.
• Maintain elevators in a clean and streak-free condition.
• Assist nursing and food service staff in cleaning dining room floors after each meal.
• Restock custodial cart with equipment and supplies necessary to perform assigned job duties.
• And more!

• Must be a minimum age of 18
• Must be able to work around unpleasant odors, blood borne pathogens, body excrement, infections/contagious diseases while providing custodial services to elderly, vulnerable, and /or disabled residents.
• Must have excellent listening skills and be able to work productively with staff and residents from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to follow policies and procedures.
• Must be able to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
• Must possess the physical ability to do required work as there is heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds, as well as regular stooping, kneeling and bending.
• Must possess basic computer literacy skills in order to complete required…