Custodian

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 26, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

678K-_NPS - Custodian 3

Custodian 3

Classified

As a Custodian 3 for Auxiliary Facilities Services
, you will perform custodial duties under general supervision to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and care of your assigned areas. In this role, you will lead and support assigned Custodians by providing instruction, training, and assistance to ensure departmental cleaning standards are consistently met. You will also assist the supervisor as needed and may participate in the interview and selection process for new employees, conduct staff training, assign and schedule work, respond to leave requests, provide input for annual performance evaluations, and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions when appropriate.

This is a full-time (100% FTE),
permanent position. This position is overtime eligible .

$3,485 to $4,633 | Range 38 Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

• Physical ability to do required work and one year experience in housekeeping, janitorial, general or building maintenance, or custodial work OR one year experience as a Lead; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

• 6 months experience leading or directing the work of others.
• Experience with Housing and Dining Services.
• One year of custodial experience in an educational or commercial setting.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Student Affairs

Auxiliary Facilities Services

Pullman, WA

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.

A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Full time

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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