Facilities Custodian II – Swing Shift

State of Washington; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) in Vancouver is seeking a dependable custodial staff member to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities across campus. Under the Custodial Supervisor, you will perform routine cleaning, restrooms, floor care, and event setup while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Required are a valid state ID or driver's license, ability to pass background checks, physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work a swing shift.

Qualifications

• Valid state ID or driver's license and minimum age of 18.
• Ability to pass a physical examination and FBI criminal background check.
• Willing and able to work entire assigned shift while standing, bending, reaching, lifting.
• Ability to lift and carry 15-30 lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Willing and able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions; and,
• Must be available to work swing shift

Responsibilities

• Clean various buildings, offices, rooms, institutional and non-institutional facilities;
• Clean and sanitize showers, restrooms, toilet facilities; keeping them properly supplied with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other items;
• Sweep, mop, scrub, wax and polish floors, walls and woodwork; vacuum rugs, curtains and furniture;
• Dust furniture and equipment; polish furniture and metal fixtures;
• Wash windows, molding, framework and doors;
• Empty and clean wastebaskets, trash, and recycle containers;
• Maintain inventory or equipment and products;
• Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs for special events; collects and disposes of garbage and trash; shovels snow and sweeps and washes sidewalks on an emergency basis;
• Intermittently paints, repairs or replaces doors, hardware, windows, locks, tables, desks, chairs, cabinets;
• Repairs and maintains electric powered janitorial tools and electric or gas-powered janitorial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers/buffers;
• Makes rounds, lock doors, close windows, turn off lights and replace burned out light bulbs; turn air conditioning and other equipment on and off;
• Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors;
• May occasionally supervise/train lower level staff

Job description

The Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) in Vancouver is seeking a dependable custodial staff member to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities across campus. Under the Custodial Supervisor, you will perform routine cleaning, restrooms, floor care, and event setup while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Required are a valid state ID or driver's license, ability to pass background checks, physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work a swing shift.