Custodian 1 | WSU Tri-Cities (Richland, WA)

Washington State University; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Custodian 1 to maintain welcoming, clean, safe facilities for students, employees, and visitors at the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA. The role covers classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas with routine custodial duties and event setup.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with occasional later shifts and weekend work to support campus events. Overtime eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to work occasional night and weekend shifts.
• Ability to obtain Department of Energy clearance for building access.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial and housekeeping duties in classrooms, offices, restrooms and common areas.
• Set up and take down furnishings and equipment for campus events.
• Respond to assigned custodial requests and maintain tools and supply areas.
• Participate in campus emergency response activities as needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Night/weekend shifts availability

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: 10/05/2026. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

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

Business Title: Custodian 1 | WSU Tri-Cities (Richland, WA)

Employee Type: Classified

Opportunity

WSU Tri-Cities is seeking a Custodian 1 to help maintain welcoming, clean, safe, and well-prepared facilities for students, employees, campus partners, and visitors. In this role, you will perform routine custodial and housekeeping duties within assigned campus areas, using established schedules and procedures to care for classrooms, offices, common areas, laboratories, restrooms, floors, furnishings, and equipment. You will also set up and take down furnishings and equipment for campus events, respond to assigned custodial requests, maintain custodial tools and supply areas, and participate in campus emergency response activities as needed.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, eight‑hour shifts between 6:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Occasional later shifts from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, as well as occasional weekend work, may be required to support campus events.

Schedule changes will be communicated in advance and made in accordance with policy.

Percentage Breakdown Of Job Functions

• Floor Care - 35%
• Custodial - 30%
• Restroom Care - 20%
• Event Set‑up - 10%
• Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

Additional Information

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

This position works on‑site at the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA.

Salary

Monthly Salary: $3,195.00 to $4,201.00 | Range 34. 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 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 for WSU Civil Service staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of the campus and program partners.
• Ability to obtain Department of Energy clearance for building access.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of prior custodial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals of varying levels of responsibility and experience.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Location

Richland, WA

Background Check

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.

Time Type

Full time

Position Term

12 Month

Diversity and Inclusion

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 disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833‑6384; TDD Callers: 1-800‑833‑6388, 509‑335‑1259(f), or [e-mail].

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/.