Custodian - Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

369d • $3,429 - $3,705

About The Position

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Environmental Services Department is recruiting for Custodians to join the Salem, Oregon Campus. As part of the team, these positions provide a clean, healthy and therapeutic environment for the patients and staff by meeting agency cleanliness standards. These positions are full-time, permanent, classified positions which are represented by a union. Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Custodian positions receive a 10% pay differential above their base rate of pay.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 6 months of custodial experience that included operating equipment needed to perform custodial duties.
• Ability to push/pull heavy custodial equipment (and lift up to 50 pounds), crouch, stoop, bend, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time (90% of work shift).

Nice To Haves

• Utilize effective custodial organization skills.
• Effectively use technology and training to enhance performance and productivity.
• Recognize the values of individual and cultural differences. Create a work environment where individual differences are valued.
• Knowledge and skill in operating commercial custodial equipment such as; carpet extractor, scrubbers, buffers, no touch cleaning systems, and various types of commercial vacuums.
• Knowledge of proper use and dilution ratios of cleaning chemical solutions.
• Time management skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritize work, manage daily duties, and complete assigned tasks by order of importance.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect all substances, spills and/or accidents.
• Pick-up and deliver bio-hazard waste and sharps to designated secure storage area.
• Disinfect patient wards when infectious disease outbreaks occur.
• Sweep, dust, mop, and/or buff hard surfaces.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets and remove trash.
• Scrub, rinse and refinish floors; clean, shampoo and extract carpets and upholstered furniture.
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment.
• Prep floors and walls for remodel and/or renovation projects.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members, with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
• Robust paid leave package, such as sick, vacation, personal business and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Pension and retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees