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Custodian

Listing for: Washington State University
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Janitor, Building Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Facility Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 37000 - 49000 USD Yearly USD 37000.00 49000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: Custodian 2
Position Title

678J-_NPS - Custodian 2

Business Title

Custodian 2

Employee Type

Classified

Position Details

As the Custodian 2 for Student Affairs, you will help maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and functionality of residence halls, apartments, dining facilities, and other campus spaces. Under general supervision, you will perform a variety of custodial and minor maintenance tasks, including commercial cleaning and basic repairs. In this role, you must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and operate industrial cleaning equipment and power tools such as high-speed buffers, burnishers, shampooers, vacuum cleaners, and hand drills.

You will clean restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices, and similar facilities, as well as perform minor maintenance duties such as caulking, replacing toilet seats, lavatory handles, outlet covers, and making minor furniture repairs. You must be able to move and transport heavy items, including tables, furniture, cleaning equipment, and supplies. This position requires the ability to frequently bend, stoop, lift, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, stand and walk continuously throughout your shift, and climb and work from ladders.

You may also have the opportunity to supervise lower-level staff.

Hours
  • Monday-Friday: 5:00 a.m.

    - 1:30 p.m.
  • Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.

    - 3:30 p.m.
  • Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.

    - 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday-Thursday: 3:30 p.m.

    - 12:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday-Saturday: 3:30 p.m.

    - 12:00 a.m.
Additional Information

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

Monthly Salary

$3,327 to $4,406 | Range 36 | 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
  • The ability to do required work, the ability to read and write AND six months experience in custodial, general or building maintenance, grounds keeping, or semi-skilled carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work; 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.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

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Area/College

Student Affairs

Department Name

Compton Union Building

Location

Pullman WA

Time Type

Full time

Position Term

12 Month

Equity and Diversity

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.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request…

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