Maintenance Custodian

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is looking for a Maintenance Custodian to independently perform custodial, maintenance and groundskeeping duties to keep facilities safe, clean and welcoming for staff, students, tenants and visitors.

You will handle cleaning, painting, patching, and operate cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaners, shampooers, vacuums, pressure washers and window cleaning tools, and you will move tables and furniture as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in custodial, general or building maintenance, grounds keeping, or semi-skilled carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping duties to provide a safe, clean environment.
• Clean restrooms, classrooms, apartments, offices and move equipment as needed; operate cleaning machinery.

Skills

Custodial experience

Driving license

Reading and writing

Tools

Carpet cleaning equipment

Shampooers

Vacuum cleaners

Pressure washers

Window-cleaning equipment

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: August 27, 2026.

Available Title(s): 678H-YN_CS_NPS - Maintenance Custodian

Business Title: Maintenance Custodian

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details

The Opportunity: As a Maintenance Custodian , you will independently perform a variety of maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping duties to help provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for staff, students, tenants, and visitors. In this role, you will perform commercial cleaning, painting, spackling, and minor patching, as well as operate industrial cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaning vans, shampooers, vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, and window-cleaning equipment.

You will be responsible for cleaning restrooms, classrooms, apartments, recreational rooms, offices, and similar facilities. You will also move and transport tables, furniture, cleaning equipment, supplies, and other related materials as needed. This position requires the ability to frequently bend, stoop, lift, and move items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, stand and walk continuously throughout your shift, and safely climb and work from ladders.

Additional Information

This is a full-time ( 100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,485 to $4,633 | Range 38 | Steps A - M Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• and employee tuition waiver

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• The ability to do required work and the ability to read and write AND six months experience in custodial, general or building maintenance, grounds keeping, or semi-skilled carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus: https://housing.wsu.edu/apartments/

Area/College: Student Affairs

Department Name: Housing & Residence Life Apartments

Location: Pullman, WA

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employme

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type: Full time

Position Term: 12 Month