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Maintenance Custodian

Bremerton, WA · On-site

$41K - $55K/yr

This position performs custodial duties and, under general supervision, a variety of routine maintenance work in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, or related work. Essential Functions ...

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Sanford, ME · On-site

$17 - $22.30/hr

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How much do general maintenance custodian jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for general maintenance custodian in the United States is $17.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a general maintenance custodian do?

A General Maintenance Custodian is responsible for keeping buildings clean, safe, and in good repair. Their duties typically include cleaning floors, restocking restrooms, taking out trash, and performing basic repairs such as fixing leaky faucets or replacing light bulbs. They may also handle minor landscaping, snow removal, and report larger maintenance issues to supervisors. Custodians play an important role in maintaining a healthy and pleasant environment in schools, offices, and other facilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a general maintenance custodian?

To thrive as a General Maintenance Custodian, you need a solid understanding of cleaning procedures, basic repair techniques, and safe equipment handling, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning chemicals, power tools, and building management systems is typically required. Reliability, attention to detail, and good communication are crucial soft skills for maintaining facility standards and cooperating with staff. These skills and qualities ensure a clean, safe, and well-functioning environment for all building occupants.

What are some common challenges faced by general maintenance custodians, and how can they be managed on the job?

General Maintenance Custodians often encounter challenges such as balancing a wide variety of tasks, handling emergency repairs, and maintaining safety standards in diverse environments. Effective time management and clear communication with team members and supervisors are key to managing these demands. Additionally, staying updated on proper use of cleaning agents and equipment helps prevent accidents and ensures a healthy workspace. Most employers provide on-the-job training and ongoing support to help custodians address these challenges successfully.

What is the difference between General Maintenance Custodian vs Janitor?

AspectGeneral Maintenance CustodianJanitor
Credentials/CertificationsMay require basic custodial training, safety certificationsTypically no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentSchools, offices, public facilities, performing maintenance tasksPrimarily cleaning and basic upkeep in similar settings
Employer/Industry UsageUsed by schools, government, commercial facilitiesCommonly employed in similar environments for cleaning
Job ResponsibilitiesCleaning, minor repairs, maintenance tasksCleaning, trash removal, basic upkeep

While both roles involve cleaning, a General Maintenance Custodian typically performs additional maintenance and minor repairs, requiring some basic technical skills and certifications. A Janitor mainly focuses on cleaning and sanitation tasks. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Maintenance Custodian

Bremerton, WA • On-site

Olympic College
Education Programs Administration • 1 - 5K employees

$41K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Olympic College rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Salary : $41,820.00 - $55,596.00 Annually
Location : Poulsbo Campus, WA
Job Type: Full-Time Classified
Job Number: 25-26-C52
Department: Custodial
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Maintenance Custodian
Poulsbo Campus
Salary: $41,820 - $55,596* Annually
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Custodian Supervisor
This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A.
Olympic College is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Custodian who will be assigned to Poulsbo Campus. This position performs custodial duties and, under general supervision, a variety of routine maintenance work in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, or related work.
Essential Functions
Perform Minor Maintenance Tasks
  • Removes, installs, cleans, and maintains product dispensing equipment such as soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other dispensers as assigned.
  • Changes batteries, tests for proper operation, and adjusts dispensing quantities.
  • Cleans and maintains plumbing fixtures; changes batteries in automated faucets, urinals, and toilets; removes and cleans aerators/screens, installs automatic flush valves; tests fixtures and adjusts for proper operation.
  • Performs minor wall repairs to fix damage caused by the removal of dispensing equipment or by normal wear and tear. Prepares surfaces for minor touch-up painting and renewal of caulking.
  • Performs a limited scope of interior painting of small offices/spaces. May be assigned to a crew for cleaning and painting on larger projects.
  • Performs other minor maintenance tasks as assigned

Clean and Sanitize Classrooms
  • Cleans whiteboards, dusts and wipes furniture, dusts and wipes horizontal surfaces, sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors to ensure they are free of dirt, debris, or foreign material.
  • Washes interior or exterior glass, cleans doors and handrails, empties wastebaskets, and recycling containers.
  • Sanitizes high-touch areas and restocks PPE.
  • Transports trash to the compactor; operates compactor.
  • Uses ladders and associated appropriate equipment to clean windows, overhead lighting, air diffusers, exposed pipe, ventilation, and other elevated building attributes.
  • Reorganizes classrooms to the standard layout provided by the Custodial Services Supervisor.

Clean and Sanitize Bathrooms
  • Selects and uses appropriate PPE, washes and cleans mirrors to a streak-free finish, wipes down and cleans all horizontal counter surfaces.
  • Wipes down and cleans sinks to include faucets and soap dispensers.
  • Uses the appropriate cleaning method to ensure all toilets and urinals are cleaned and free of stains; sweeps and mops floors to ensure they are free of dirt, debris, and foreign material.
  • Restocks paper and feminine hygiene products, sanitizes all high-touch areas.
  • Uses ladders and associated appropriate equipment to clean windows, overhead lighting, air diffusers, exposed pipes, ventilation, and other elevated building attributes.
  • Transports trash to the compactor; operates compactor.

Clean and Sanitize Lobbies, Halls, and Common Areas
  • Uses appropriate PPE, sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors to ensure they are free of dirt, debris, or foreign material.
  • Wipes down and cleans all horizontal surfaces and sanitizes high-touch areas.
  • Restocks PPE/Sanitation stands/dispensers.
  • Uses ladders and associated appropriate equipment to clean windows, overhead lighting and air diffusers, exposed pipe, ventilation, and other elevated building attributes.
  • Transports trash to the compactor; operates the compactor.

Carpet & Floor Care
  • Extracts carpets and furnishings as needed.
  • Applies protectant to extracted carpets and upholstery.
  • Performs deep cleaning methods to strip and refinish floors; uses and maintains hard floor maintenance equipment.

Event Set-Up and Furniture Moves
  • Moves furniture and equipment, arranges tables and chairs for classrooms, conferences, and events.
  • Performs set-up and breakdown of events, including tables, chairs, and related items.
  • Be on standby during events to handle spills and remove trash.

Grounds and Seasonal Duties
  • Mowing lawns
  • Blowing leaves, cleaning up after wind storms
  • Pruning
  • Using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or ice and apply ice melt to sidewalks.
  • Sweep sidewalks, stairs, and pressure wash walkways and other surfaces as assigned.
  • Adhere to standards set forth by Grounds management

Use Custodial Work Management/Inventory System and other duties as assigned
  • Plan and perform projects, request supplies, perform work requests, and request equipment repairs.
  • Account for equipment and locations for equipment, access online SDS sheets for authorized chemicals and may perform quality assurance assignments and other duties within the system as needed.
  • Maintains inventory, moves, and stocks materials and supplies.
  • Uses the Custodial Maintenance System and appropriate equipment for material handling.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry loads weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for periods of up to eight (8) hours per shift as required to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • One year of experience as a Maintenance Custodian or in an equivalent position.
  • Valid Driver's license

Work Setting, including Hazards
  • This role involves a mix of indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions. You will operate rotating machinery, work at heights, and navigate potential electrical and energy hazards.

Additional Information
Terms of Employment
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work 40 hours a week, with a salary range of $41,820 - $55,596* annually. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A. After completing the six-month probation, your salary will increase by 2 steps. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA) Union. Classified positions qualify for the following benefits:
Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, Aflac, 11 paid holidays, leave - vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration for on-site childcare based on space availability.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website .
Conditions of Employment
  • Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will 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 position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
  • The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:
  • Olympic College Online Application
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter - In your cover letter, describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
  • Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

EEO Statement
Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, Building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Olympic College
Human Resources
1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 - 5th Floor
Bremerton, WA 98337
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/olympic
Benefits include vacation, sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position, including the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry loads weighing up to 50 pounds?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Are you able to walk, sit, and stand for periods of up to eight (8) hours per shift as required to perform the essential functions of the position?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have at least one year of experience as a Maintenance Custodian or in an equivalent position?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

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