Custodian 1 - Swing Shift

Custodian 1 - Swing Shift

Monday - Friday | 5 : 00PM - 1 : 30AM | ON-SITE

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 applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. The salary listed does not include the $2.50 shift differential pay for this swing shift / night shift position.

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. 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 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 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. You'll 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, you'll be helping DES provide a clean and healthy environment for our customers.

Some of what you'll 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.

Required qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) competencies : Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies :

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 :

Do not attach 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 applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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.