Custodian

City of Springfield, Oregon; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health center access

Health reimbursement account

Gym membership

PERS retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Springfield, Oregon, is seeking a custodian to perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance for City Hall. This position works independently in secure spaces and buildings closed to the public.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm, with occasional evenings and weekends during events. Benefits include a comprehensive medical package, HRA, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in PERS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and 1-2 years of custodial experience or other relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience may meet minimum qualifications.
• Preference for experience with floor waxing machines.

Responsibilities

• Cleans floors, carpets, windows, walls and fixtures.
• Vacuums and steam cleans carpets.
• Waxes, strips, buffs and polishes floors.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Responds to spills and urgent cleaning situations.
• Orders cleaning supplies and maintains stock levels.
• Operates cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Custodial work

Safety awareness

Facility cleaning

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor waxing machine

Industrial cleaners

Job description

Job Number: 2026-35
Closes: Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:59pm
Operations Division
Represented: AFSCME
Grade: 410 (Custodian I)
Non-exempt, Full Benefits
$19.12- $25.62 (Custodian I), Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act.
*Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, on-site health and wellness center.
**Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee’s Retirement (PERS).

Typically works Monday – Friday, 9am-6pm, with occasional evenings/weekends during events

Position Overview

The City of Springfield is seeking a custodian to perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance for City Hall. This position works independently in secure office spaces and buildings that are closed to the public.

Summary of Essential Duties

• Cleans floors, carpets, windows, walls and fixtures
• Vacuums and steam cleans carpets
• Waxes, strips, buffs and polishes floors
• Cleans and disinfects restroom facilities and replenishes supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels
• Responds to urgent situations, such as spills, that require quick action
• Orders cleaning supplies and equipment and maintains an appropriate stock at all times
• Uses various cleaning agents, chemicals, and solvents in a safe manner
• Operates and maintains equipment such as vacuums and floor waxing machine
• Collects and removes trash from a building or space
• Makes minor repairs as necessary, including tasks such as changing light bulbs and fixing leaks
• Notifies supervisor when major repairs are required
• Maintains a level of security in a building, such as locking doors, storing keys, and using access codes for restricted areas and rooms
• Performs outdoor upkeep as necessary, including picking up leaves, shoveling snow, power washing, and maintaining entrances and walkways
• Set-up and take-down of meeting rooms and events

Education / Experience

The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. Such a way to meet minimum qualifications could include:

• High school diploma or GED, and 1-2 years of custodial experience or other relevant experience.

Preferences

• Previous experience using floor waxing machine
• Previous experience using industrial cleaning chemicals and material handling
• Previous experience preparing work orders and requests

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Stand for long periods of time in order to perform cleaning tasks
• Repeatedly bend or stoop to clean
• Climb ladders
• Wear personal protective equipment, as necessary

Selection Process

The selection process will include: interviews, reference checks, background check; as well as, post-offer (conditional offer) physical abilities certification.

Interview Process

Top candidates will be invited to interview.

As a part of our selection process, it will be necessary for candidates to provide the names and email addresses of up to five professional references (including two managers) that can provide information on work performance. To avoid any delay in the process, we ask candidates to start gathering reference information now (name, email address, contact info and time period you worked together). Additional information regarding reference checking will be emailed to candidates at a later date through the SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 system.

All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.