Custodian

Portland Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Community College is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety across its facilities. The ideal candidate will perform varied cleaning tasks, utilize specialized equipment, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. This is a critical role that directly impacts the college's operations and provides a supportive environment for the community.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision options

Group Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Paid leave and vacation benefits

Qualifications

• Six months of custodian experience required.
• Experience in standard custodial practices.
• Ability to work in high-traffic areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks in college buildings.
• Use equipment to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

Skills

Custodial tasks

Using industrial cleaning equipment

Working with cleaning agents

Operating under safety guidelines

Basic computer use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian Requisition ID req2503 Department Facilities Management Services Campus Various Shifts and Locations
Employment Type Classified-Full Time Close Date Apply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received. Position Summary

Various shifts and locations will be available throughout the district.
First Shift - 4 am to 12:30 pm
Second shift - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Under the direction of facilities service management, performs assigned cleaning and maintenance tasks in college buildings. Uses a variety of equipment and supplies to maintain a clean and safe environment. Work results impact the accuracy, reliability and accept ability of further results beyond the immediate work section. Incumbent's services impact others who make a broader contribution to the final service provided the customer. Job requires ordinary verbal skills to exchange routine information. Responsible for performing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/custodia/

Candidate Profile

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

• Demonstrated experience performing custodial tasks in an industrial/campus setting.
• Experience using industrial vacuum cleaners, buffers, extractors, auto scrubbers, shampooers and other assigned equipment.
• Experience working with cleaning agents (solvents, disinfectants, detergents and polishing agents).
• Experience operating under established safety guidelines.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Experience performing basic maintenance to keep toilets, sinks, floor drains and roof drains operational.
• Experience with basic computer use (email and internet).

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

High school diploma or equivalent and minimum six months of custodian experience required. Past experience in standard custodial practices, procedures and techniques in an organization with extended hours of operation and multiple high-traffic areas is required.

Position Grade 12 Starting Salary Expectations The first two steps of the range are: $38,006 to $39,146 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. Position Grade Salary Range $38006 to $60982 Annual Salary FTE 1 PCC Benefits

PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age. Partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions (full-time employees only).

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)

• Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 24 hours of additional personal leave days per year
• 12 Paid holidays

View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work environment is primarily inside PCC facilities and sometimes outside, both of which may include working in high places. Custodians are exposed to dirt, dust and cleaning solutions. Work may require periodic use of respirators. Physical skill and sustained physical effort may be required for some of the custodial responsibilities; i.e., operating equipment, shoveling snow, etc. Job requires moderate strength and agility and typically requires balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and repetitive motions. Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds occurs with varied frequency.

Background Check Required Yes

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.