Custodian 1

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian 1 helps keep Department of Enterprise Services-managed Capitol Campus buildings clean, safe, and welcoming. Work includes cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, emptying trash, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms and common areas, restocking supplies, and repositioning furniture. The custodian uses cleaning products and equipment safely, attends required training and meetings, and completes daily timesheets.

This is an on-site, non-permanent position expected to last 5–6 months. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; schedules may change according to facility needs. During the Legislative Session, custodians may be assigned graveyard shifts, and earlier hours may be required for training, meetings, or special events. The role may involve working around building occupants, visitors, and other trades personnel in a crowded, high-pressure environment. Uniforms and prescribed chemicals are required, with protective equipment as needed.

Requirements

• Six months of experience working as a Custodian 1, equivalent job experience, or high school graduation or GED equivalent (as listed as alternative options in the posting).
• Valid driver's license free of serious traffic violations.
• Ability to transfer weights up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior and respect customers’ privacy and property, and report signs of suspected or criminal activity.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull, and kneel.
• Ability to safely use a backpack vacuum or floor crew machinery for up to eight hours and operate other equipment as designed.
• Ability to work with prescribed chemicals daily and wear a uniform and protective equipment as required.
• Ability to work around building occupants, visitors, and other trades personnel; exercise discretion and respect privacy and confidential information.
• Regular attendance and remaining in designated work areas during normal work hours; courteous conduct toward the public, coworkers, callers, building occupants, and supervisors.
• Successful completion of floor and carpet maintenance training before assignment to the floor crew.
• Attend and complete classroom training in the OS1 process, tools, and chemicals.
• Ability to work in a crowded, high-pressure work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum age of 18.
• Make effective use of available time and resources and understand customer expectations.
• Keep commitments and meet goals and deadlines.
• Accept personal responsibility for developing talents and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect doors, glass, walls, fixtures, telephones, chalk trays, and other surfaces using approved products and equipment.
• Empty trash cans, replace liners, and take trash bags to 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 areas using backpack vacuums; inspect and maintain equipment.
• Reposition furniture 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 other areas; sweep and mop floors.
• Complete daily timesheets and attend trainings and meetings.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED