Lead Custodian & Team Supervisor — Clean, Safe Facilities

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services at Western State Hospital seeks a Custodian 3 for the Gage Center. You will supervise custodial staff, train on cleaning techniques, and ensure high cleanliness and safety standards across wards and offices.

The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, safety checks, and coordinating moves. On-site work with opportunities to contribute to safe, respectful care environments for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Supervise a crew of custodians and train in custodial duties.
• Manage staffing, scheduling and safety protocols.
• Oversee performance and conduct safety checks.
• Assist with ward and office moves.

Responsibilities

• Hire, schedule, and assign work of team members
• Train, orientate and instruct in proper cleaning techniques and safety practices to ensure that department/facility cleanliness standards are met
• Establish team performance standards, evaluate employee performance, and recommend corrective actions when necessary
• Perform safety checks throughout the work area and report issues
• Assist with coordinating ward moves and office moves

Skills

Team supervision

Training

Safety protocols

Staff scheduling

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

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Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services at Western State Hospital seeks a Custodian 3 for the Gage Center. You will supervise custodial staff, train on cleaning techniques, and ensure high cleanliness and safety standards across wards and offices.

The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, safety checks, and coordinating moves. On-site work with opportunities to contribute to safe, respectful care environments for patients and staff.