Evening Custodian Substitute Pool

Eugene School District 4J • Eugene, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Custodial Substitute position for the 2026/2027 school year with multiple vacancies. The role involves performing a variety of standardized custodial work in the upkeep of District-owned buildings and facilities, and performing other related work as required. The position receives technical instructions and supervision from a lead person, with overall supervision provided by a Building Administrator or site-based administrator. Positions in this classification perform general custodial work that is routine and performed under standing instructions and practices, involving the use of mechanical equipment for tasks such as stripping, waxing, and washing floors. This classification is distinguished from the Custodial Technician classification as it does not normally relieve the Custodial/Maintenance Coordinator (head custodian) during absences.

Requirements

• Sufficient education to read and follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn about various cleaning chemicals, solvents, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and perform the required work independent of direct supervision.
• Some mechanical abilities to troubleshoot and perform non-complex repairs to power tools and equipment.
• Good physical condition to perform lifting (25 - 75 pounds), floor buffing, and other manual labor tasks.
• Ability to apply safe work practices in the performance of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with students, staff, administrators, and others.
• Adaptability and flexibility to perform work with changing priorities and interruptions.
• Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
• Must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J upon offer of employment.
• Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

Nice To Haves

• Custodial experience preferred, but not required.
• Consideration also given for work history including customer service, work with/around children, grounds keeping, manual labor, or other fast paced environments.
• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweep floors, vacuum rugs and carpets, empty wastebaskets, remove trash, and clean chalkboards.
• Mop and sanitize buildings including rest rooms, locker rooms, kitchen, and hallways.
• Fill paper and soap dispensers.
• Dispose of trash and other debris from hallways, classrooms, and rest rooms.
• Maintain gym floors and other special floorings.
• Coordinate scheduled night time activities.
• Maintain security by locking building at appropriate times.
• Strip, wax and buff floors and hallways.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED