DSHS FFA Custodian 2

State of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a Behavioral Health Treatment Center, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for residents. As a Custodian 2, your role is vital in maintaining the facility's cleanliness and safety. This position offers stability with no travel required, a great benefits package, and potential for premium pay. If you have a commitment to creating a pristine environment and the physical ability to perform custodial tasks, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Apply today and be part of a team that values equity and social justice.

Benefits

Great benefits package

Paid leave

Training opportunities

Shift differentials for evening and night shifts

Additional 5% premium pay for on-site work

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or custodial work for 6 months to 1 year.
• Valid state driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness by sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors.
• Transport and arrange furniture within the facility.
• Clean restrooms and unclog sinks, toilets, and urinals.

Skills

Housekeeping

Janitorial work

General building maintenance

Ability to follow instructions

Physical strength (lifting 50 lbs)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

FFA Custodian 2

Join our team to make a difference in a dynamic and supportive environment at Behavioral Health Treatment Center Maple Lane in Grand Mound, near Chehalis, Washington!

As a Custodian 2, you will be an essential part of the Facilities, Finance, and Analytics (FFA) team that is dedicated to partnering with DSHS employees to access support, care, and resources for others. Your efforts will directly contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming facility for those we serve, ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents. If you're dedicated to creating a pristine environment and have the skills to match, we want to hear from you.

This job offers stability, and

• Since the work is at one campus, there is no traveling for work.
• You'll receive a great benefits package, with coverage for yourself and family.
• 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.

We have swing shift availability. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

How much do you currently pay out of pocket for benefits? Washington State offers one of the most resourceful benefits packages in the nation. We also offer a great selection of health and pension retirement plans, paid leave, training, and compensation benefits for you and your family.

Some of what you will do:

• Transport and arrange furniture within the facility.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles regularly.
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors to maintain cleanliness.
• Clean and unclog sinks, toilets, and urinals in restrooms.
• Dust surfaces and clean windows to ensure a pristine environment.
• Pressure-wash outdoor walkways.

Who should apply:

• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Six months to one year of experience in housekeeping, janitorial, general building maintenance, or custodial work.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs.

Why Join Us? We partner with people to access support, care, and resources.

Interested or have questions? Apply today or contact Recruiter, Georgina Pringle by email at [e-mail] and reference job number 2025-00888.

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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.

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.

Washington State Department of Social & 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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