Custodian, Temporary

City of Eugene • Eugene, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Eugene is recruiting for a pool of interested candidates to perform custodial duties at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. The Hult Center Custodian maintains clean and orderly facilities, equipment, and vehicles at the Hult Center by performing janitorial duties, small-scale building maintenance, and occasional minor grounds keeping. This will be a part-time position to support events that may occur seven days a week. When you apply, your application will go into a pool where you can then be called upon to interview for temporary custodian shifts based on your experience and the needs of the Hult Center. This posting will be used to fill immediate needs and may be used to create a pool of qualified applicants to be contacted for availability as needs arise.

Requirements

• Experience Equivalent to six months full-time experience in custodial and building maintenance work, including cleaning or minor maintenance and upkeep of work area or other related experience.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a physical assessment and drug test.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license (or, the ability to obtain by date of hire); must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard.
• Knowledge of: Use of common cleaning equipment, tools, materials, supplies and chemicals needed to perform janitorial, minor building maintenance, and minor vehicle servicing work.
• Knowledge of: Routine janitorial practices and methods, including safety procedures, proper handling, operation and maintenance of equipment, and basic building safety tasks.
• Knowledge of: Identify occupational hazards and use of proper safety precautions and processes.
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of strong customer service.
• Knowledge of: spoken and written English sufficient to understand product labels and instructions.
• Skills in and Ability to: Performing minor repairs and maintenance of building fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Skills in and Ability to: Performing assigned custodial tasks independently by following oral and written instructions regarding established routines and guidelines; and assist co-workers as needed.
• Skills in and Ability to: Prioritizing tasks and performing a full range of assigned janitorial duties by working independently and in a team environment.
• Skills in and Ability to: Properly researching safety data sheets online to determine appropriate safety precautions.
• Skills in and Ability to: Working effectively with coworkers and work cooperatively with staff during public events to meet operational requirements; and may provide assistance to other custodial workers.
• Skills in and Ability to: Properly using specialized custodial equipment and successfully completing specialized trainings.
• Skills in and Ability to: Providing courteous customer service and working harmoniously with the general public, supervisors, co-workers, and employees, representing various diverse backgrounds.
• Skills in and Ability to: Effectively communicating both orally and in writing to convey information and to receive work assignments.
• Ability to work assigned shifts as needed.
• Maintaining written records of work schedules, duties and supply inventories.
• Performing the physical duties required of the position as outlined in the working conditions.
• Ability to pivot seamlessly between tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in large facility is desirable.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs janitorial duties such as dusting, sweeping, mopping and stripping, waxing, and buffing floors, cleaning carpets, washing windows, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen, lunchroom and lavatory facilities, and emptying trash; mostly works independently and with a team to provide clean and safe facilities for city staff, the general public and visitors.
• Performs limited building maintenance, repair, and graffiti removal tasks.
• Reports needed building maintenance repair and reports hazardous conditions or safety problems.
• Operates a variety of custodial equipment, hand and power tools, and vehicles to perform cleaning and maintenance duties; services and repairs small equipment to keep it in good working condition; trains on specialized equipment for proper and safe use.
• Maintains daily records of custodial activities and assists with re-stocking cleaning and janitorial supplies.
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment.
• Responds to inquiries and requests from City staff and the general public utilizing friendly and effective communication and customer service skills, determining the needs of the customer and providing appropriate assistance and information; and represents the City in a positive manner.
• Performs basic maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas surrounding facility; pressure washes sidewalks and parking areas; vacuums debris; weeds, trims and waters landscaping.
• Provides orientation to new employees, including demonstrating the proper and safe use of custodian equipment and processes.
• Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace and helps create a supportive workplace for all employees.
• Maintains ability to work assigned locations and work schedules.
• May operate a City vehicle.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed