Custodian

5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland OR

Description

Custodians are responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of a variety of University facilities, including academic spaces, administrative offices, athletic facilities, and student living and dining areas. Daily tasks will be performed based on the needs of the campus, assigned work orders, or designated projects. Custodians may be assigned to a specific building/route and assignments may be changed at the discretion of the University depending on the needs of the University. Some events related work, including set up for events, may be assigned as well. Although the University will try its best to provide reasonable notice about necessary overtime or changes in work hours, custodians may be requested to work overtime with little to no notice based on unexpected or last-minute type situations. In addition, attendance at certain work-related events may be mandatory at the request of the University. This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly – generally 40 hours per week but overtime may be required at times), 12-month position with benefits. Benefits include: medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.) The Physical Plant is currently recruiting for the Weekend Shift work schedules: 1. Wednesday-Sunday 2. Saturday-Wednesday Weekend Hours are 7:00am-3:30pm; Week day hours are 8:00am-4:30pm To apply for this position please do so directly on our website here: The hourly rate for this position is $14.75 per hour. Responsibilities: Provide custodial care to assigned areas or as part of assigned projects. Assigned areas and projects may change at any time based on the needs and discretion of the University. Perform a variety of tasks to meet cleanliness standards set by the University, including but not limited to: picking up waste, cleaning up messes, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning of windows, carpet extraction, etc.; thoroughly and effectively clean restrooms, including sinks, toilets, urinals, showers, counters, floors, mirrors, etc. Depending on assigned route or projects, may clean specialty facilities and equipment on campus, such as athletic facilities, labs, kitchens, laundry rooms, showers, classrooms, study rooms, lobby areas, offices, and TV lounges. Proactively identify areas for extra cleaning and take necessary steps to resolve any discovered issues. Proactively report any facility issues to the appropriate shop or supervisor through the work order system. Respond to special or emergency circumstances such as spills or health safety related situations which may include cleaning biomedical waste such as blood or vomit. Remove trash from common areas, dump trash cans, and preform campus trash runs if needed. May help with recycling duties as needed. Perform special projects such as deep cleaning of areas and carpet/floor care. Responds to work orders and completes assigned tasks in a timely manner. Provides events and facilities support for assigned University sponsored events, both on and off campus. Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or supervisor’s designee.