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Custodian 1 (4 POSITIONS)


Job Location:

Thurston County, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 3195 - 4201
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description


Custodian 1 (4 POSITIONS)
Monday - Friday 5:00PM - 1:30AM ON-SITE

NOTE:
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions. Shift schedules are subject to change based on facility needs. Custodians may be assigned to graveyard shifts during the Legislative Session or required to work earlier hours for training meetings and special events. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.Learn more about DES.

The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations stewardship and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies maintains operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia including more than 31 buildings 18 public monuments over 6000 parking stalls four state parks and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations Grounds Operations Leadership and Admin Maintenance & Repairs Support Services (Custodial).

About the Opportunity:
As a Custodian 1 you will help keep Capitol Campus buildings clean safe and welcoming for everyone who uses them. Your work will include tasks like emptying trash vacuuming sweeping mopping dusting and cleaning restrooms offices and common areas. Youll also clean glass and fixtures restock supplies and make sure furniture is in the right place. The job involves using cleaning products and equipment safely attending trainings and meetings and keeping track of your daily work. Most importantly youll be helping DES provide a clean and healthy environment for our customers.
Duties

Some of What Youll Enjoy Doing Includes:

  • Clean and disinfect surfaces such as doors glass walls fixtures telephones and chalk trays using approved products and equipment.
  • Empty trash cans replace liners and collect trash bags for disposal in dumpsters.
  • Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces from high to low and pick up small items from floors.
  • Vacuum traffic areas under desks stairwells and other needed spaces with backpack vacuums; inspect and maintain equipment.
  • Reposition furniture properly and secure areas after cleaning.
  • Clean and disinfect restrooms including sinks toilets urinals partitions floors and mirrors; restock supplies as needed.
  • Spot clean carpets glass entrances and miscellaneous areas; sweep and mop floors.
  • Complete daily timesheets attend trainings and meetings and perform other assigned duties.
  • Other duties as needed.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Valid drivers license.
  • Ability to move or transfer fifty (50) lbs.
  • Successful completion of:
    • Fingerprint background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol.
    • Floor and carpet maintenance training.
    • Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) training within 60 days of hire.
  • Ability to read understand and follow instructions provided verbally and/or in writing.
  • Ability to meet required productivity standards deadlines and work schedules.
  • Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior.
  • Commitment to respect the privacy and property of customers and report signs of suspicions or criminal activity in the workplace.

In addition to the requirements above a candidate must possess one (1) of the following required qualification options.

OPTION 1
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent.
OPTION 2
  • Six (6) months of experience working as a Custodian 1.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse equitable respectful and inclusive workplace.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to growth learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
  • Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
  • Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group team organization or community.
  • Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum age of eighteen (18) years old.
  • Commitment to obtain additional licenses and/or certifications as needed. NOTE: It is the employers responsibility to ensure appropriate licenses and/or certificates are obtained for each position.
Supplemental Information

How to Apply:Interested We would love to hear from you! Click Apply at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

  • A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
  • A current resume detailing experience and education
  • A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information
Donotattach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc.).

Please Note: By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the duties summary section of the online application.Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.


Washington Fair Chance Act:
We are committed to providing equitable access to employment opportunities. If a criminal background check is required for employment at an agency it will occur only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and accepted. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history during the hiring process prior to a conditional offer. Criminal history will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration and will be reviewed on an individual basis consistent with applicable law and the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the Washington Fair Chance Act:
Washington Fair Chance act guide.

Union Inclusion:This position is in a bargaining unit and falls under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the state of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact George Deguzman via email at.Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

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