Custodian

Oregon State University; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reduction

Shift differential pay

Overtime pay

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon, seeks a full-time Custodian to join the custodial team. The role focuses on cleaning, sanitation, security checks, and support for campus facilities during the 5:00 pm – 1:00 am shift.

Eligible for health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reduction, and shift differential with overtime for holidays. Must be able to work weekends and adhere to background checks and driving requirements.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional cleaning experience.
• Must be available to work weekends and some holidays.
• Must be highly motivated, have experience working in a team environment and have exceptional customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms, classrooms, laboratories, museum space, library, and other areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Ensure buildings are secured, doors and lights are properly managed, and report issues to supervisors.
• Stock shelves and cleaning carts, maintain equipment, and keep custodial closets organized.
• Assist with set-up and breakdown for events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Weekend availability

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Background check clearance

Job description

• On-Campus Work

• Newport (Campus)

• Full time

• Posted 3 Days Ago

• JR0001429

• End Date: October 31, 2026

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: James Bielenberg at [e-mail] or 541-867-0149.

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Custodian position for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU). This position is located in Newport, Oregon.

The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is Oregon State University’s campus for research, education, and outreach in marine and coastal sciences. The Marine Science Center is located 55 miles west of the OSU main campus in Newport, OR. Through its partnerships, HMSC improves scientific understanding of marine systems, coastal processes and resources, and applies this knowledge to social, economic, and environmental issues.

The HMSC Custodian position is part of a team working in the evening shift with the primary purpose of ensuring that OSU and specified federal buildings on the HMSC campus are clean, well lit, secure and provide a conducive environment for quality learning and research. This position works closely with the Custodial Services Coordinator and reports to the Custodial Supervisor.

This position is a member of the HMSC Custodial Team located in Newport, Oregon and provides custodial support to over 20 facilities on 50 acres of the HMSC campus.

This position is eligible for paid health benefits and retirement plans, and paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal time off. It is also eligible for reduced tuition. As a shift worker, you will receive shift differential pay and overtime for work on holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and Sanitization: Clean restrooms, large classrooms, laboratories, museum space, library, high density public access areas and touchpoints, staff lounge, areas around the buildings, empty trash and recycling, clean walls and other surfaces, cleans windows and mirrors, clean and sanitize toilets, sinks and showers, fill soap and paper dispensers, dust, sweep, mop, strip floors, wax and buff floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets, pick up litter, shovel snow, sweep steps, and wash exterior windows.

• General Security and Safety: Report problems or concerns to the Custodial Services Coordinator or the Custodial Supervisor. Check to make sure buildings are secured, doors and gates are locked at appropriate times and lights are turned off. Report any suspicious activity.

• Resupply: Stock shelves and/or cleaning carts with needed supplies, clean the carts and equipment at the end of the shift, test new products and make a list of supplies needed. Keep custodial closets neat and orderly.

• Event Set up: Assist with set-up and breakdown (tables, chairs, waste receptacles, etc.) during special events.

• Other: Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• At least one year of professional cleaning experience

• Must be available to work weekends and some holidays. The custodian shift is 40 hours per week. It begins at 5:00 pm and ends at 1:00 am.

• Must be highly motivated, have experience working in a team environment and have exceptional customer service skills.

• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• In accordance with the Department of Commerce Background Investigation policy, the incumbent must successfully obtain the appropriate security clearance within 90 days of the employment start date.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience cleaning research labs, high density public access areas, classrooms, and/or library space. Demonstrable ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for all co-workers.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Must be available to work some weekends and holidays. Additional shifts differential is paid for shift and weekend work. Overtime for worked holidays. The hours for this shift is 5pm-1am.

Salary Range:

$18.06 - $22.84

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-30

Anticipated End Date:

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including the for candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail] .