Custodian

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Custodian with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path toward social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission

We empower justice‑involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non‑profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

At Pioneer, our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, security, and work‑life balance.

New hires for this position typically start between $17.30 and $21.28 hourly, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.

Eligible after 30 days of full‑time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week):

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision

Additional coverage after 60 days:

• Life
• AD&D
• Disability

Other benefits:

• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Join Pioneer and be part of a team that values and invests in you.

The Custodian is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of residents, staff and visitors, and provides quality services and structured programming designed to promote successful community living. As a member of the PHS team committed to the mission and vision of top‑notch programs, the Custodian performs assigned/scheduled janitorial duties.

Primary/essential duties and responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Remove garbage from each floor at the beginning at end of shift. This requires transporting the cans on wheels to the garbage compactors and recycling bins. Additionally, this requires bringing the larger containers to the street periodically throughout the week.
• Clean common area floors including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and waxing as needed.
• Clean and sanitize lavatories and wash basins, clean mirrors, walls, and wash room floors.
• Complete pre‑approved maintenance items as requested.
• Report any maintenance problems or issues identified while conducting building rounds in a timely manner to the Facility Manager.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies needed to perform required duties.
• Perform monthly inspections as requested.
• Respond to residents’ concerns, and provide assistance as indicated.
• Coordinate with the Facility Managers, and Program Manager to ensure issues and problems are addressed in a timely fashion.

• Formal education not required
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Current CPR/First AID Certification or within two months of hire

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in janitorial/custodial work
• One-year experience in human services, preferably working with homeless adults, the economically disadvantaged, mentally health disorders or chemically dependent.

Pioneer Human Services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

Pioneer Human Services is a drug‑free company. Pioneer’s existing drug‑free workplace policy prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana, and complies with Washington law. As such, this position is subject to drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.