Custodian

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

November 8, 2026

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

Available Title(s):678I-_NPS - Custodian 1

Business

Title:

Custodian 1

Employee Type:

Classified Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As a Custodian 1 for Auxiliary Facilities Services , you will perform custodial tasks under general supervision to maintain the cleanliness and care of facilities within residence halls, apartments, and dining areas. In this role, you must be willing and able to complete duties associated with commercial cleaning, including painting and spackling, while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and operating industrial cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffers, burnishers, shampooers, and vacuum cleaners.

You will also be responsible for cleaning restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices, and similar facilities, as well as moving heavy items such as tables, furniture, cleaning equipment, and supplies. This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, and lift and move items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, stand and walk continuously throughout your shift, and climb and stand on ladders.

Positions hired may be assigned to one of the following shifts based on departmental and operational needs: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 7:30 to 4:00 pm, 8 am to 4:30 pm, alternative work week, early mornings, swing, late evening, and weekend shifts.

Schedules are determined according to departmental staffing requirements and may vary depending on availability.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible .Monthly Salary: $3,195 to $4,201 | Range 34 |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.

Benefits: 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 .

Required Qualifications:

Minimum age of 18.Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus: student affairs.wsu.eduArea/College:
Student Affairs Department Name:
Auxiliary Facilities Services

Location:

Pullman, WA Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume External candidates , upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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