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

wsu; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work occasional night and weekend shifts.
• Ability to obtain Department of Energy clearance for building access.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: October 5, 2026

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

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

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details:

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.

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.

Area/College : WSU Tri-Cities

Department Name : Facilities Services

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

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 emplo