Maintenance Custodian Job at Washington State University in Pullman

Overview

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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: October 8, 2025

The Opportunity

The incumbent will perform custodial duties to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities within residence halls/apartments/dining. This position performs routine maintenance work on buildings, facilities, and equipment. Successful candidates must be willing and able to perform duties associated with commercial cleaning, painting, spackling/minor patching, wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including operating industrial type cleaning equipment such as high speed buffers, burnishes, shampooers, and vacuum cleaners. Successful candidates must also be willing and able to clean restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices and/or similar facilities, as well as move heavy items such as tables, furniture, cleaning equipment, supplies, and other related cleaning devices. This position requires the ability to physically bend, stoop, lift and move items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds; to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift and climb and stand on ladders. Must be available for the following possible shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm.

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 Details

Employee Type: Classified • Position Type: Full time • Term: 12 Month • Background Check: This position requires a background check for specified duties and access to certain information.

Benefits and Salary

Monthly Salary: $3,417 to $4,542 | Range 38 (Steps A - M). SalariesTypically start at the beginning of the range with scheduled increments. See WAC 357-28 for details.
This position is eligible for overtime.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation; tuition waiver; and more. Details available in the Summary of Benefits for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Workplace Details

Location: Pullman, WA 99164
Department: Auxiliary Facilities Services
Area/College: Student Affairs

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• External candidates: upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
• Current WSU Employees (internal candidates): update education and experience in your Workday profile and upload documents in the “Resume/Letter” section.
• Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. PDFs encouraged.
• Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Notice

Background Check: This position may require a background check due to access to sensitive information or vulnerable populations. A background check will be completed after a qualifying determination is made.

Non-Discrimination Notice

WSU does not discriminate in admission, employment, or access to its services on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or immigration/citizenship status, except as required by law. For more information see the Notice of Non-Discrimination: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/