Custodian 2

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on August 9, 2026.

About the role

As the Custodian 2 for Student Services, you perform custodial and maintenance tasks under general supervision to maintain the cleanliness and care of facilities within residence halls, apartments, and dining areas. You are willing and able to complete duties associated with commercial cleaning and minor maintenance while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including operating industrial cleaning equipment and power tools such as high-speed buffers, burnishers, shampooers, vacuum cleaners, and hand drills.

Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices, and similar facilities
• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as caulking, replacing toilet seats and lavatory handles, conducting minor furniture repairs, and replacing outlet covers
• Move heavy items such as tables, furniture, cleaning equipment, and supplies
• Bend, stoop, lift, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk continuously throughout your shift
• Climb and stand on ladders
• Supervise lower-level staff

Schedule

Position may work any of the following hours, dependent upon departmental needs: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, unscheduled work week, early mornings, swing, late evening, and weekend shifts.

Pay

Monthly Salary: $3,262 to $4,320 (Range 36 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. 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 benefits
• Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee tuition waiver

Requirements

• Ability to read and write
• 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
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain by time of hire
• Must meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards

About the department

This position is within Student Affairs, specifically Auxiliary Facilities Services, located in Pullman, WA. For more information, visit studentaffairs.wsu.edu.

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