Custodian

Lane Community College; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Vacation leave

Personal time

Paid sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lane Community College invites applications for a full-time Custodian on the Main Campus. The role maintains the cleanliness of interiors, performs minor maintenance, and supports safe learning environments.

The position requires at least six months of custodial experience, adherence to OSHA standards, and the ability to work evenings Monday through Friday. Lane offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, and access to public service loan

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial experience preferred.
• Experience in public environments with customer interaction.
• Ability to follow safety policies and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop floors using hand or power equipment.
• Wash walls and mirrors; clean restrooms; replenish supplies.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets; maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Maintain positive communication and adhere to policies.
• Work independently or with a team to complete tasks.

Skills

Custodial duties

Public environment experience

Team collaboration

Tools

Floor machines

Cleaning equipment

Unger system

Job description

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:

Lane Community College is an Affinitive Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC , Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.

Location: Main Campus

Classification: Custodian

Position Type: Classified

Anticipated Start Date: Upon Hire

Salary/Wage: Hourly

Salary/Wage Range: $17.76 - $26.04 (Classified Hourly Pay Grade 6)

• Hourly wage reflects an approximate annual salary of $36,935– $54,166.
• New employees may not be placed on the salary schedule higher than any current employee in this classification with the same or greater number of years’ relevant experience.
• Lane’s robust Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, basic term life insurance, long term disability, vacation leave, personal time and paid sick leave.
• Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

Full-time; Monday thru Friday – 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Six (6) months of experience performing the full range of custodial duties.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

• Use of custodial equipment and tools.
• Experience performing the full range of custodial duties.
• Experience working in a public environment with customer oriented interaction.

Language Statement

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement:

We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address in the optional Supplemental Question how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning

Position Purpose:

Responsible for cleaning the inside of buildings and other facilities and performing minor maintenance in a manner that is safe and supports learning at the college.

Essential Functions:

• Sweep and mop floors using hand or power equipment.
• Scrub and refinish floors.
• Wash walls and mirrors.
• Wash windows (inside and outside) using the Unger system.
• Dust, clean whiteboards, drinking fountains, counters and lights, cleans and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Vacuum, spot clean, shampoo and extract carpets.
• Comply with college and division policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA standards.
• Actively participate in team meetings and activities
• Maintain positive verbal and written communication with employees and department staff.
• Honor and promote the college’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Work independently and collaborate as part of team to ensure high-quality custodial work.
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.
• Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
• Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
• Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College’s Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.

Supervision Statement:

Reports to and works under the general supervision of the custodial managers. Custodial managers schedules, assigns, inspects and approves work and is available to answer questions or troubleshoot problems on a daily basis. After an initial orientation period, the employee is assigned to one or more buildings on a shift. Work requires employee to be self-directed and to work efficiently in order to accomplish scheduled tasks during the shift. A procedures manual is available for reference on the night shift. Work is reviewed periodically to monitor its quality and timely completion.

Supervision of others is not a normal responsibility of this position; however, this position may have occasional responsibility for training and instructing student assistants.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

Work Safely when working per the following:

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders; reach overhead for extended periods.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment operated.
• Safely lift and carry furniture, equipment and bags weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Physical strength and agility are required to operate cleaning, waxing and other equipment, to safely lift and carry furniture, cleaning equipment and bags of trash, and to repeatedly bend, stoop and twist.
• Working conditions include standing and/or walking for long periods of time and potential exposure to body fluids.
• Positions may require the ability to work irregular hours or to rotate shifts.
• Work with hazardous chemicals; may be exposed to odors.
• Stand for more than an hour per day.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and Skill in:

• Operation of floor, carpet, wall and office cleaning equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of safe handling, mixing and application of cleaning chemicals.
• Cleaning methods and procedures.
• OSHA regulations as they relate to cleaning and sanitation measures.

Ability to:

• Read, understand and apply oral and written instructions and labels.
• Operate power custodial equipment safely.
• Complete assigned duties on schedule and to work well with others or independently.
• Work well under pressure.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.