Custodian 2 - Snoqualmie

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

Job summary

State of Washington's Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is hiring a Custodian 2 at Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie, WA. The role focuses on keeping facilities clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and staff through custodial tasks, housekeeping, and light maintenance.

The position requires 18+ years old, at least six months experience in custodial or related work, and ability to learn quickly, work with others, follow directions, and drive a small vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Six months or more of custodial/general maintenance or related work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to staff requests.
• Clean buildings, offices and rooms; may involve moving furniture.
• Clean and sanitize showers, restrooms and toilets.
• Keep facilities stocked with toilet paper, towels, soap and supplies.
• Sweep and mop floors; clean walls and woodwork.
• Dust furniture, curtains and equipment.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets.
• Polish furniture and metal fixtures.
• Direct, train and work with residents and staff, coordinating with staff in the Resident Work Program.

Skills

Experience in custodial/general upkeep

Ability to learn and grow

Ability to meet others' needs

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Ability to drive golf cart

Physical custodial tasks

Job description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and educationally, nurtured by family and community".

Job Title: Custodian 2
Location:Snoqualmie, WA
Closes: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Salary:$39,924- $52,872 Yearly. This salary does not include an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in King County or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Custodian 2 to play a pivotal role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment within our Juvenile Rehabilitation residential facilities for young offenders.

The Opportunity

We need your experience at Echo Glen Children's Center to perform a variety of custodial tasks, housekeeping, and general maintenance functions to maintain the cleanliness and care of our facility buildings. Your experience is critical in enhancing the appearance of our facility, while providing comfort to our residents.

Some of what you'll do

• Respond to staff requests.
• Clean various buildings, offices and rooms at the facility which may involve moving furniture.
• Clean and sanitize showers, restrooms, and toilet facilities.
• Keep buildings properly supplied with toilet paper, paper towels, soap and other items.
• Sweep, mop, clean walls, and woodwork.
• Dust furniture, curtains, and equipment.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets
• Polish furniture and metal fixtures.
• Direct, train and work with residents and staff and coordinate with staff while participating in the Resident Work Program.

Required qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.

Six months or more of experience in custodial, general or building maintenance, groundskeeping, or semi-skilled carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work.

AND

1. The ability to take action to learn and grow.
2. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have the following

• Ability to follow directions and work with little supervision.
• Ability to safely drive a golf cart type vehicle up to 15 MPH.
• Ability to perform physical custodial tasks.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting,

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This position requires at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact)the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.