Custodian | Junction City

State of Oregon•Junction City, OR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Custodian Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first screening will be completed on January 26 and once a week until filled. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Environmental Services Department is recruiting for Custodians. As part of the team, these positions provide a clean, healthy and therapeutic environment for the patients and staff by meeting agency cleanliness standards. As a Custodian , you will perform some of the following duties: 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. 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. For a full review of the position description, please click here . If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

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).
To be hired, you must have a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing effective custodial organization skills.
Experience effectively use technology and training to enhance performance and productivity.
Experience recognizing the values of individual and cultural differences and creating a work environment where individual differences are valued.
Experience in operating commercial custodial equipment such as; carpet extractor, scrubbers, buffers, no touch cleaning systems, and various types of commercial vacuums.
Experience in proper use and dilution ratios of cleaning chemical solutions.
Experience in 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

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

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