Job Description

Posting number: 2026-08252

Department: Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth

Division: Facilities

Job classification: CUSTODIAN 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Education, Custodial

Summary

Custodian 2

Full-Time/Permanent

Vancouver, WA

Note - This is a full year (12 month) based position and is scheduled to work during annual school closures.

This recruitment will tentatively close on November 1, 2026. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Applicant materials are reviewed weekly.

Our Agency: The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential. Our agency offers a variety of services including academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve. Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA.

Our Staff: Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We're looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.

A little bit about the Maintenance and Facilities Team:

The Maintenance and Facilities Team is responsible for the upkeep and sanitation for the entire Washington School for the Deaf campus. This team is critical to overall campus operations by providing services to ensure safe and comfortable working and learning environments.

About the position:

CDHY is seeking to fill a full-time Custodian 2 position to assist the team in providing cleaning and sanitation services. This position is scheduled to work 4:00pm-12:30am, Monday-Friday. Custodians are responsible for providing exemplary cleaning services and developing strong working relationships with agency personnel. This position will work in collaboration with all departments of the agency.

Examples of duties

• Clean buildings, classrooms, offices and restrooms according to established standards.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, wax and polish floors.
• Wipe down furniture, equipment, walls and woodwork.
• Empty wastebaskets and recycling containers.
• Wash windows inside and out.
• Collaborate and communicate with custodial crew and other staff.
• Move furniture and arrange tables and chairs for meetings and special events.
• Operate professional cleaning equipment.
• Check condition of lights, switches, plumbing, fixtures, carpets and furnishings and report needed repairs to supervisor.
• Supply facilities with paper products, soap and other items.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• At least one (1) full year of professional custodial experience.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (entire shift) and walk around the campus location, multiple locations throughout the working shift.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, students and staff.
• Basic computer experience including email and internet.
• Ability to use professional judgment and carry out all assigned responsibilities.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, safety practices, chemicals, equipment and supplies used in general custodial work.
• Must be able to stand and move around for long periods of time to accomplish duties.
• Must pass state and federal criminal background checks.
• Must be willing to act as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate fluently using American Sign Language (must be willing to learn).
• Specific custodial training.

Supplemental information

CDHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please provide your resume, cover letter and at least 3 professional references.

All candidates seeking to work within a school environment must be able to pass federal and state criminal background screening as a condition of employment.

Must be able and willing to act as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.

This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement).

Remote/Telework options are not available for this position.

These positions are in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For membership questions, contact the local Union Representative.

Salary Information:

Salary is set using the State of Washington General government pay scales (Range 36).

Vacation and sick leave accrual, paid holidays, personal holiday, personal leave day and overtime eligible after 40 hours of work in a week.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email the Human Resources office at recruitment@cdhy.wa.gov.