Custodian 2 - Snoqualmie

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

Job summary

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) seeks a Custodian 2 to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments within our juvenile rehabilitation facilities, including Echo Glen Children's Center. You will perform custodial tasks, housekeeping, and general maintenance supporting residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 18 years old, hands-on custodial experience, and a valid driver's license.

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.
• Two years driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Learn and grow

Follow directions

Work with minimal supervision

Physical stamina

Safe driving (golf cart)

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

Tuesday, September 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.

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.

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.

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 MUSTattach 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 you are eligible, click here.

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.

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