Custodian | Salem

About the role

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is recruiting for Custodians at Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Environmental Services Department. These positions are responsible for maintaining a clean, healthy, and therapeutic environment for both patients and staff.

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.
• 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 and prioritizing work.

Special Requirements

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

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package.
• 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.
• Possibility of 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 within the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire.
• The salary range is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.