Custodian 2

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Custodian 2 to maintain cleanliness and functionality of campus spaces, including residence halls and dining facilities. You will perform custodial tasks, minor maintenance, and operate cleaning equipment, with PPE and safety compliance. The role may supervise lower-level staff and requires physical work across multiple shifts.

Includes full-time, on-site duties in Pullman, WA. Background checks apply; generous benefits and opportunities within Student Affairs.

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.
• Background check may be required due to access to sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of residence halls, apartments, dining facilities, and other campus spaces.
• Operate PPE and industrial cleaning equipment and power tools as required.
• Clean restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices, and similar facilities; perform minor maintenance tasks (caulking, replacing toilet seats, lavatory handles, etc.).
• Move and transport heavy items and equipment; stand and walk for extended periods; climb ladders.

Skills

Custodial experience

Driver's license

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 27, 2026

Available Title(s)

678J-YN_CS_NPS - Custodian 2

Business Title

Custodian 2

Employee Type

Classified

Position Details

The Opportunity

As the Custodian 2 for Student Affairs, you will help maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and functionality of residence halls, apartments, dining facilities, and other campus spaces. Under general supervision, you will perform a variety of custodial and minor maintenance tasks, including commercial cleaning and basic repairs. In this role, you must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and operate industrial cleaning equipment and power tools such as high-speed buffers, burnishers, shampooers, vacuum cleaners, and hand drills. You will clean restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices, and similar facilities, as well as perform minor maintenance duties such as caulking, replacing toilet seats, lavatory handles, outlet covers, and making minor furniture repairs. You must be able to move and transport heavy items, including tables, furniture, cleaning equipment, and supplies. This position requires the ability to frequently bend, stoop, lift, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, stand and walk continuously throughout your shift, and climb and work from ladders. You may also have the opportunity to supervise lower-level staff.

Position may work any of the following hours, dependent upon the departmental needs: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 7:30 to 4:00 pm, 8 am to 4:30 pm, unscheduled work week, early mornings, swing, late evening, and weekend shifts.

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.

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

https://studentaffairs.wsu.edu/

Area/College

Student Affairs

Department Name

Compton Union Building

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

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/