Custodian 3

Washington State University

Last Updated: 11/30/2025 1:33:25 AM

Position Closed

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Current Days Open
6
Reqs Seen
8
Current Min Salary
$3,417.00 (Monthly)
Current Max Salary
$4,542.00 (Monthly)
Historical Time to Fill
26.4
First Seen
7/28/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$3,417.00 (Monthly)
1/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$4,633.00 (Monthly)
8/20/2026

Full Job Description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 30, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 678K-YN_CS_NPS - Custodian 3 Business Title: Custodian 3 Employee Type: Classified Position Details: The Opportunity: Are you ready to take charge and make a difference? In this position, you will lead assigned personnel and perform essential custodial duties. You will regularly assign tasks, provide instructions, and check the work of others to ensure high standards. You will also maintain custodial inventory and conduct training sessions. Your responsibilities will include cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, performing snow removal, and other custodial tasks such as emptying waste baskets, cleaning floors, dusting, and cleaning furniture. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy leading a team, this role is perfect for you! Available shifts: Monday-Friday: 5:00am - 1:30pm Monday-Saturday: 7:00pm - 3:30am About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman) Facilities Services primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism. Working at WSU As one of the nations top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across the globe. When you make the choice to join WSU, you are joining a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. You will join a team of faculty and staff dedicated to bringing the world the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens. The university offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees including health care and dental care options, retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. In addition, eligible employees may apply for a tuition waiver for many academic classes offered on campus. For more information about the benefits and programs available to WSU employees, follow Employee Types and Benefits Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,417 to $4,542 | Range 38 (Steps A - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Civil Service/Classified staff Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Required Qualifications: Physical ability to do required work and one (1) year experience in housekeeping, janitorial, general or building maintenance, or custodial work OR one (1) year experience as a Lead; OR equivalent education/experience. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. Preferred Qualifications: Six (6) months or more in depth knowledge of custodial procedures as performed in Facilities Operations. Area/College: Facilities Services Department Name: Facilities Services, Operations City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Application Review Begins: Monday, December 1, 2025. 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. Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the Resume/CV section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Required Documents: Resume Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month 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 employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. Notice of Non-Discrimination In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/ WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's strategic priorities. See here for additional information about WSU's statewide locations. View the HRS Benefits website for details on competitive benefits available. In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

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