DSHS CSTC Custodian 1

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DSHS CSTC Custodian 1

The Department of Social and Health Services is hiring an Permanent Custodian 1 to join the team at the Child Study and Treatment Center (CSTC) in Lakewood, WA.

The Custodian 1 reports directly to the Custodian 3 and performs a variety of custodial and housekeeping functions to maintain the cleanliness of CSTC.

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.

About the CSTC:
The Child Study and Treatment Center (CSTC) is Washington’s only state-operated psychiatric hospital for children and youth ages 5–17 with complex emotional, behavioral, and safety needs. Located in Lakewood, CSTC provides evidence-based, culturally competent care in a structured, therapeutic environment. Youth benefit from a dynamic treatment setting that includes activity-based interventions such as Expressive Arts, Adventure Therapy, Sports/Fitness, and Music, along with recreation therapy, family involvement, and year-round education. Our team is passionate about empowering young people and their families to achieve long-term success.

Some of what you'll do:

• Performs a range of custodial tasks in patient units, classrooms, administrative offices, and staff areas to ensure cleanliness and order.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment such as vacuums, polishers, carpet machines, and wet vacuums.
• Moves furniture and other heavy objects as needed while completing cleaning assignments.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, patient rooms, dining areas, and laundry spaces according to facility standards.
• Dusts, sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums floors, carpets, walls, windows, and common surfaces throughout the center.
• Stocks essential supplies including soap, toilet paper, and paper towels, and disposes of waste in designated areas.
• Maintains an inventory of cleaning materials and equipment, providing monthly supply updates to the supervisor.
• Participates in custodial team meetings and training, manages email communications, and promptly reports safety concerns or incidents.

Who should apply?

Positions typically require a valid Washington State Driver's license and a minimum age of 18.

What we're looking for:

• Custodial experience at a hospital or institutional setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, safety practices, equipment and supplies and general housekeeping/custodial work.
• Ability to operate hand and power cleaning and polishing equipment.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position.

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.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact DSHS Recruiter Alex Baclaan at alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 00926.

Additional 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.

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