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Custodian

City of Auburn, WA
Auburn, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/4/2026 CLOSED ON 8/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at City of Auburn, WA?

Position Details




Salary scale shown is minimum pay rate and the maximum pay rate including highest longevity pay, applicable only after 20 years of service.
The staff hired into this position will be brought in at Step 1 of the 6-step scale, which is $4829.58/month (~$27.86/hour).


This is routine custodial and minor repair maintenance work while cleaning, caring for and maintaining City facilities and buildings. The regular work schedule for this position is: Monday- Friday 4:30 pm - 1:00 am.


Selection Process

Interested individuals should apply online with a complete application that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take an in-person interview.

Primary Duties

The list below is not meant to be all inclusive, and the full job description can be viewed here.

  • Performs assigned duties and tasks independently as scheduled or directed to established cleaning methods and standards without direct supervision

  • Deals tactfully and courteously with the public, coworkers, and other City employees, occasionally in difficult customer service situations.

  • Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes restroom floors, toilets, urinals, walls, partitions, mirrors, fixtures and showers; deodorizes floor drains as required; checks and refills all soap, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers and restocks supplies.

  • Vacuums carpets in meeting rooms, offices, hallways and council chambers.

  • Spot cleans where necessary.

  • Shampoos carpets according to maintenance schedule. Vacuums upholstered furniture as required.

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:


  • A
    High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
  • One (1) year of professional custodial work; AND
  • A valid driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to pass a background check, to include reference checks.
  • This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).

Additional Information

About the City of Auburn
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.


Commitment to Inclusion

Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.


To learn more about the
Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn
READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or humanresources@auburnwa.gov.

Selection procedure:
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered. In positions where a CDL is required, a Drug Test will be required.

Communication from the City of Auburn:
We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov


Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

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