DSHS ESH Custodian

Overview

DSHS ESH Custodian 1 — Eastern State Hospital is looking for dependable, hardworking people to help keep our hospital clean and welcoming. As a Part-Time Custodian 1, you will clean patient rooms, hallways, and other areas to ensure cleanliness and safety.

At Eastern State Hospital, we provide care and treatment for people with serious or long-term behavioral health conditions. Your work will help support their healing and well-being. This is a hands-on job where you’ll stay active, use cleaning tools and machines, and follow safety steps to do the job right.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. This position’s schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:30am–3:00pm, with Monday, Thursday, and Friday OFF.

• Maintain floors to include sweeping, wet/dry mopping, buffing, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, and disinfecting
• Daily care of all restrooms and bathing facilities; disinfect and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks, tubs, and showers
• Clean and disinfect all furniture including beds, nightstands, lockers, chairs, tables, and desks
• Clean and maintain all custodial equipment, mop buckets, and buffers
• Keep storage closets properly stocked with supplies
• Perform safety checks of areas and report hazards
• Clean isolation wards by following proper precautionary measures

Applicants who are at least 18 years old

• Ability to follow directions: you take instruction well and can juggle different tasks, even when working on your own
• Record keeping skills: you can accurately track your cleaning work and keep documentation up to date
• Equipment know-how: you’re experienced using janitorial tools and understand how to safely handle cleaning supplies
• Understanding of safety rules: you know the cleaning standards and health regulations needed to keep public spaces safe
• Janitorial knowledge: you’re familiar with basic cleaning methods used in large buildings or facilities
• Power equipment skills: you know how to use and maintain machines like buffers and scrubbers
• Flexibility: you’re comfortable adjusting your routine when priorities or needs at the hospital change

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Alex Baclaan laan.gov and reference job number 02014.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision is to ensure people find human services that shape their own lives. We value fairness, access, social justice, and meaningful work and strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history may be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered in determining suitability and competence. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license and, if using a privately owned vehicle, must have liability insurance.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, veteran status, disability, or use of a service animal. For accommodations in the application process, contact the Recruiter at .

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