Custodian 2

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman is seeking a Custodian 2 to perform custodial and minor maintenance tasks across residence halls, dining areas, and offices. Under supervision, you will clean, and operate PPE and cleaning equipment.

The role includes moving heavy items, completing minor repairs, and possibly supervising lower-level staff; requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders.

This is a full-time position with benefits and a salary range of $3,327 to $4,406 per month.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices and similar facilities.
• Complete minor maintenance tasks such as caulking, replacing toilet seats and lavatory handles, and minor furniture repairs.
• Move heavy items (up to 50 pounds) and operate cleaning equipment and power tools.
• May supervise lower-level staff.

Skills

Custodial experience

Driver's license

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Power tools

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: August 30, 2026. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s)

678J-YN_CS_NPS - Custodian 2

Business Title

Custodian 2

Employee Type

Classified

Position Details

The Opportunity

As a Custodian 2 for Student Affairs, you will work under general supervision to perform custodial and minor maintenance tasks that ensure the cleanliness and proper care of facilities within residence halls, apartments, and dining areas. You must be willing and able to carry out commercial cleaning and basic repair duties while using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including operating industrial cleaning equipment and power tools such as high-speed buffers, burnishers, shampooers, vacuum cleaners, and hand drills. In this role, you will clean restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices, and similar facilities, as well as complete minor maintenance tasks such as caulking, replacing toilet seats and lavatory handles, performing minor furniture repairs, and replacing outlet covers. You must also be able to move heavy items such as tables, furniture, cleaning equipment, and supplies. This position requires you to bend, stoop, lift, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand and walk continuously throughout your shift; and climb and stand on ladders. You may also supervise lower-level staff.

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

studentaffairs.wsu.edu

Area/College

Student Affairs

Department Name

University Recreation

Location

Pullman, 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

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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.

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