Job Description

Posting number: 2026-07527

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: BHHA

Job classification: CUSTODIAN 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Sanitation, Custodial

Summary

DSHS WSH Gage Center Custodian 3

We’re looking for a skilled Custodian 3 to join our team at DSHS Western State Hospital, located in the Gage Center. This is more than just a custodial role—it’s a chance to contribute to a safe, clean, and supportive environment for patients and staff alike. If you're passionate about maintaining high standards and want to be part of a team that values integrity, service, and care, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you will supervise a crew of custodians and provide training in general custodial duties and heavy equipment operation for maintaining floors, carpets, and upholstery. You will manage staffing and scheduling, train custodial staff in cleaning techniques and safety protocols, and ensure cleanliness standards are met. You'll also oversee performance, conduct safety checks, recommend corrective actions, and assist with ward and office moves.

Some of what you will do:

• Hire, schedule, and assign work of team members
• Train, orientate and instruct in proper cleaning techniques and safety practices to ensure that department/facility cleanliness standards are met
• Establish team performance standards, evaluate employee performance, and recommend corrective actions when necessary
• Perform safety checks throughout the work area and report issues
• Assist with coordinating ward moves and office moves

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Understands Microsoft Word, filling documents, Leave Tracker, scheduling meetings
• Keep inventory of equipment and supplies and prepare reports
• Make rounds, check, or inspect for security purposes to determine the conditions of equipment and correct deficiencies
• Facilitate team coordination on assigned special projects to ensure business continuity in a safe and secure manner
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with team members and other departments in a way that will continue to foster good relations
• Perform all assigned training courses and conduct training activities for your assigned team members
• Complete staff performance evaluations on time and mentor direct reports when additional training is needed
• Document and report issues and concerns when they are witnessed or reported to you
• Take action as appropriate with each situation

Who should apply?

Professionals with one to two years of experience in housekeeping, janitorial, custodial work, and general or building maintenance;

OR

One year experience as a Lead.

Please note:

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.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter and reference 07527.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.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, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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