About this Custodian Full-Time role at Tessera
Custodian Full-Time
Location: Spokane, Washington (Federal Building and U.S. Post Office)
Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full-time | Monday - Friday, Day Shift, (6:30am – 3:00pm)
Compensation: $18.11 - $18.11 p/hour
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time employees.
Full -Time benefits of a Part-Time Custodian at Tessera include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- $5.09/hour Health and Welfare benefit
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
- Potential shared earning bonus
- Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
- Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
- Verizon wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Tessera is seeking a hard working and motivated Custodian with a positive/can-do/ attitude.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Follow industrial safety guidelines, apply safety trainings, and promote a safe workplace culture at all worksites.
- Communicating with customers – always be courteous and communicate professionally when talking with customers.
- Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and replenish supplies in accordance with contract standards; follow cross contamination procedures.
- Sweep, wet/dry mop, vacuum, and dust offices, halls and high traffic areas, door entries, stairwells, building entrances/exits, etc. in accordance with contract requirements, standards, and schedule.
- Trash – collect and remove trash and recyclables from lunchrooms, coffee areas, restrooms, shower/locker areas, and office spaces in accordance with contract requirements, standards, and schedule.
- Restocking supplies – restock supplies daily.
- Cleaning showers – clean all shower stalls, damp wipe for dust, restock supplies, mop floors following cross contamination procedures.
- Maintaining janitor lockers (J-lockers) – must practice good housekeeping in accordance with EM 385-1-1 requirements by cleaning and organizing J-lockers daily. Clean and rinse all equipment before storing.
- Wet/dry vacuum – operate wet/dry vacuum for each area according to schedule.
- Lock doors after cleaning.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED required
- 0 – 3 years of previous custodian or janitorial experience preferred
- Combination of experience and education will be considered
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
- Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
- Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
- A valid state enhanced driver’s license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
- Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an, acceptable alternative, such as a Enhanced State ID Card, U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
- Tessera complies with Spokane County's Ordinance C36666 (Ban the Address), your application can include a PO Box, mailing address or another address where you could receive mail if needed. Your physical address is not required as part of the application. If you prefer not to provide an address at all as part of the application, please write: "do not wish to provide" in the address line and you can use Spokane, WA 99202 for city, state and zip code.
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Date Posted: 10/05/2026*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.
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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at
(360) 475-0756 or email [email protected].
