Washington State University is hiring: Custodian 1 in Spokane

Custodian 1

Open Application Deadline: 11:59pm on October 26, 2025.

The Opportunity

As a Custodian 1, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and care of our facilities. Under general supervision, you will perform essential custodial tasks to ensure a welcoming and pristine environment within your assigned area. Your attention to detail and dedication will help create a space that everyone can enjoy. If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Available Shifts

• Monday - Friday: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm
• Monday - Saturday: 9:00 pm - 5:30 am

About Facilities & Operations

Facilities & Operations' primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Spokane 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 nation's 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 this link https://hrs.wsu.edu/employee-types-benefits.

Additional Information

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

Monthly Salary

$3,132 to $4,119 | Range #34 (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

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, 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

• Minimum age of 18.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and proven ability to read and write.
• Six months of custodial experience.

Area/College

WSU Spokane

Department Name

Facilities & Operations

Location

Spokane, WA 99202

Application Instructions

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

• Resume

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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

Equal Opportunity

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 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 WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination.

To apply

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Spokane-WA/Custodian-1_R-14127.

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.