Custodian 1, Facilities Operations, Vancouver Campus

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 5, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

678I-YN_CS_NPS - Custodian 1

Business Title:

Custodian 1, Facilities Operations, Vancouver Campus

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity

Have custodial experience? Are you someone with the ability to organize and prioritize assignments, follow instructions and procedures, and communicate effectively? Consider applying online for our Custodian 1 position at Washington State University Vancouver.

In this role, you will perform custodial tasks to maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and hygiene of spaces utilized by students, faculty, staff and visitors to WSU Vancouver. You will also maintain the orderliness of campus facilities, serve as a subject matter expert with coworkers, and represent the university to our vendors.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

60%        Clean, Disinfect, and Maintain Supplies

20%        Floor Maintenance

10%        Equipment Operation

5%          General Duties

5%          Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

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

This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus. This position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work assignments.

Monthly Salary: $3,132 to $4,119 | Range 34, Steps A to M | Successful candidates typically begin 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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the 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

• Two (2) years of experience in general custodial maintenance.

About WSU Vancouver 

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.

As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional n