DSHS ESH Custodian

State of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a dependable Custodian 1 to support environmental services across patient care and public areas at Eastern State Hospital. You will use cleaning tools and machines, follow infection prevention standards, and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

This hands-on position requires attention to safety steps and the ability to work with minimal supervision while performing routine custodial tasks and equipment

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions and juggle tasks, even when working alone.
• Accurate record-keeping of cleaning work and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain floors: sweeping, wet/dry mopping, buffing, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, disinfecting.
• Daily care of all restrooms and bathing facilities; disinfect and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks, tubs, showers.
• Clean and disinfect all furniture including beds, nightstands, lockers, chairs, tables, desks.
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment, mop buckets, buffers.
• Keep custodial closets stocked with supplies.
• Perform safety checks and report hazards.
• Clean isolation wards following proper precautionary measures.

Skills

Follow directions

Record keeping

Equipment know-how

Safety rules

Janitorial knowledge

Power equipment

Flexibility

Job description

Summary

Posting number: 2026-07273

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: BHHA

Job classification: CUSTODIAN 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Sanitation, Maintenance, Custodial

DSHS ESH Custodian 1

Eastern State Hospital is looking for dependable, hardworking people to perform a variety of custodial and Environmental Services duties to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout the facility. This position supports patient care areas, public spaces, staff areas, and other assigned locations, while following established cleaning, disinfecting, safety, and infection prevention standards.

At Eastern State Hospital, we provide care and treatment for people with serious or long-term behavioral health conditions. Your work will help support their healing and well-being. This is a hands‑on job where you’ll stay active, use cleaning tools and machines, and follow safety steps to do the job right.

Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Some of what you'll do:

• Maintain floors to include sweeping, wet/dry mopping, buffing, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, and disinfecting
• Daily care of all restrooms and bathing facilities; disinfect and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks, tubs, and showers
• Clean and disinfect all furniture including beds, nightstands, lockers, chairs, tables, and desks
• Clean and maintain all custodial equipment, mop buckets, and buffers
• Keep custodial closets properly stocked with supplies
• Perform safety checks of areas and report hazards
• Clean isolation wards by following proper precautionary measures

Who should apply?

Applicants who are at least 18 years old

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities we are looking for

• Ability to follow directions: You take instruction well and can juggle different tasks, even when working on your own
• Record keeping skills: You can accurately track your cleaning work and keep documentation up to date
• Equipment know-how: You’re experienced using janitorial tools and understand how to safely handle cleaning supplies
• Understanding of safety rules: You know the cleaning standards and health regulations needed to keep public spaces safe
• Janitorial knowledge: You’re familiar with basic cleaning methods used in large buildings or facilities
• Power equipment skills: You know how to use and maintain machines like buffers and scrubbers
• Flexibility: You’re comfortable adjusting your routine when priorities or needs at the hospital change

Supplemental information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commit to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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