Custodian | Junction City

About the role

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking a Custodian for the Environmental Services Department at Oregon State Hospital (OSH). This role ensures a clean, healthy, and therapeutic environment for both patients and staff by adhering to agency cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect all substances, spills, and/or accidents.
• Pick-up and deliver bio-hazard waste and sharps to designated secure storage areas.
• Disinfect patient wards during infectious disease outbreaks.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 6 months of custodial experience, including operating equipment needed for custodial duties.
• Ability to push/pull heavy custodial equipment, lift up to 50 pounds, crouch, stoop, bend, stand, and walk for extended periods.

Desired Attributes

• Experience utilizing effective custodial organization skills.
• Experience effectively using technology and training to enhance performance and productivity.
• Experience recognizing and valuing individual and cultural differences, and creating a work environment where these differences are respected.
• Experience in operating commercial custodial equipment such as carpet extractors, 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.

Special Requirements

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