Maintenance Custodian

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world’s longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation.

WSDOT is currently seeking a Maintenance Custodian to support a safe, clean, and well‑maintained environment for WSDOT employees and the traveling public. In this role, you will perform custodial services, minor building maintenance, and landscape upkeep at the Southwest Region Area‑1 Headquarters (SWR‑HQ) and Main Street facilities. This position plays an important role in maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming work spaces. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining facilities and supporting day‑to‑day operations that contribute to WSDOT’s mission.

• Perform routine custodial duties, including cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, washing windows, dusting, and spot cleaning throughout facilities.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, and wax hard‑surface floors to maintain safe, clean building conditions.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and restock restroom supplies to ensure facilities remain clean and operational.
• Order, track, and maintain inventory of janitorial supplies and materials.
• Conduct minor plumbing maintenance, including repairing fixtures, clearing clogged drains, and maintaining water lines.
• Maintain facility grounds by mowing lawns, trimming shrubs and trees, collecting leaves, removing snow, and spreading bark dust.
• Clean exterior areas, including parking lots, sidewalks, walkways, and smoking areas, and perform pressure washing as needed.
• Perform minor building maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, changing filters, painting, repairing flushometers, securing the building, maintaining tools and equipment, and attending required trainings or meetings.

• Custodial Cleaning and Sanitation: Demonstrated ability to safely perform and prioritize cleaning, sanitizing, and general custodial tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment.
• Grounds Maintenance and Equipment Operation: Knowledge of and ability to safely perform landscape and grounds maintenance activities, including the operation and basic maintenance of landscaping tools and equipment.
• Basic Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use basic computer functions, including email and internet searches, to support daily work tasks and communication.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service‑Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to maneuver and transport equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Basic building maintenance skills, such as minor repairs, routine upkeep, and facility support activities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Herbicide applicator’s license.

• Work‑life balance – We are committed to ensuring that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle.
• Paid leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full‑time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
• Tuition assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan for your future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have the choice of state retirement programs, and more.
• General wage increase of 2% will apply for all state employees on July 1, 2026.
• Position is not eligible for remote work.

WSDOT is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSDOT does not use the E‑Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..