About this role
Closing Date: September 25, 2026
Position: Custodian (2)
Salary: $20.34 - $22.40
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Location: Nespelem, WA
The purpose of this position is to clean and disinfect assigned areas on a daily basis which includes exam tables, waiting room chairs, restroom fixtures, counter tops, medical stands, and exam rooms sinks. The Custodian will perform their job duties in a professional manner while assuring that all the needs of the patients are met with a pleasant demeanor.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Comply with Infection Control standards and sanitary requirements which includes, but is not limited to: Oversee collecting, storing segregating, moving and labeling hazardous waste.
- Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning, and dusting furniture, walls, floors, and fixtures.
- Emptying trash and recycling bins, replacing liners, and disposing of waste properly.
- Monitoring and restocking essential supplies like soap, paper towels, and toilet paper; maintaining inventory of cleaning agents.
- Performing light repairs (e.g., changing light bulbs), reporting significant issues, and ensuring equipment is well-maintained.
- Locking and unlocking doors and ensuring the building is secure at the end of shifts.
- Safely using floor buffers, carpet cleaners, industrial vacuums, and ground keeping equipment.
- Maintenance of external property such as lawn care, shoveling snow, sweeping, spreading deicer, etc.
- Complies with applicable legislation, funding and organizational requirements, policies and procedures.
- Ensure confidential handling of sensitive team member information in line with data protection policies and laws.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- HIPAA Certificate within initial 90 days of employment.
- Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Physical ability to perform demanding tasks.
- Commitment to safety and following health guidelines.
- Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language.
- Ability to take initiative and be proactive in the duties of the position in order to meet mandated deadlines and to comply with goals and objectives.
- Valid Washington State Drivers License is required and be insurable.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license and be eligible for the Tribes Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION : Terri Mail, HR Generalist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 422.4398. [email protected]