L&I Custodian

Our Mission

Keep Washington Safe and Working!

Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Bring your enthusiasm to the Department of Labor and Industries as our Custodian 2! In this role, you’ll help to “Keep Washington Safe and Working” by providing a safe, sanitary environment from which L&I programs can operate.

You’ll be responsible for custodial tasks including Refuse Recycle Services, and event support for our South Wing. In addition, the Custodial Services provides an essential support service that promotes a pleasant experience for visitors who visit the building.

• Restroom cleaning and/or restocking, trash removal, glass cleaning, stocking custodial pantries, unlocking buildings.
• Areas may be assigned for regular cleaning including dustings, vacuuming, cleaning, and wiping surfaces during business hours.
• Outdoor activities include cleaning of ashtrays, entry ways, leaf blowing, emptying trash cans
• Carpet/Chair Cleaning with carpet extractors and upholstery extractors
• Tasks include life safety response to spills or other immediate cleaning needs during the day.
• Event support includes set ups of tables, chairs and other items as needed. Set up trash and recycle containers, and emptying of them as they fill.

• The ability to do required work and the ability to read and write.
• Six months to one year experience in custodial, general or building maintenance, grounds keeping, or semi-skilled carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work.

• Lift, move, and/or transfer 50 lbs. or more.
• Stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull, and kneel.
• Work safely with a backpack vacuum, floor crew machinery, and other equipment as designed for up to 8 hours.
• Wear a uniform and use prescribed chemicals on a daily basis which may require the use of protective equipment.
• Work in and around building occupants, visitors, or other trades personnel.
• Exercise discretion in the workplace, respecting the privacy and confidentiality of information found there.

Note:

A valid Washington state driver’s license may be required.

• Commitment to obtain additional licenses and/or certifications, as needed.

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, L&I offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers.

For this position, telework is not permitted. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

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We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

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Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily…