Custodian | Salem

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

2d • $3,515 - $3,798 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Health Authority’s Oregon State Hospital Environmental Services Department is recruiting multiple full-time Custodians based in Salem, Oregon. Custodians help provide a clean, healthy, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff by meeting agency cleanliness standards. The positions are in-office and receive a 10% pay differential above the base rate. The listed monthly salary range is $3,515 to $3,798; salary placement may vary based on the Equal Pay Analysis and PERS eligibility.

The role includes cleaning and disinfecting spills and other substances, handling biohazard waste and sharps, disinfecting patient wards during infectious disease outbreaks, cleaning floors and carpets, maintaining custodial equipment, and preparing floors and walls for renovation projects. Employees must meet the agency’s criminal-record-check criteria at hire and throughout employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least six months of custodial experience, including operating equipment needed to perform custodial duties.
• Ability to push and pull heavy custodial equipment and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to crouch, stoop, bend, stand, and/or walk for extended periods—90% of the work shift.
• Must pass a criminal records check meeting OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Effective custodial organization skills.
• Experience using technology and training to enhance performance and productivity.
• Ability to recognize the value of individual and cultural differences and help create a work environment where differences are valued.
• Experience operating commercial custodial equipment, such as carpet extractors, scrubbers, buffers, no-touch cleaning systems, and commercial vacuums.
• Experience with proper use and dilution ratios of cleaning chemical solutions.
• Time-management skills, including prioritizing work, managing daily duties, and completing assigned tasks in order of importance.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect substances, spills, and accidents.
• Pick up and deliver biohazard waste and sharps to designated secure storage areas.
• Disinfect patient wards during infectious disease outbreaks.
• Sweep, dust, mop, and 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.
• Prepare floors and walls for remodel or renovation projects.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and qualified family members, with low monthly out-of-pocket costs.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• 11 paid holidays and 3 personal business days.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• 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 to support career growth with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

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