Custodian

State of Oregon Military Department; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid holidays and leave

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

The Oregon Military Department is seeking a Custodian to provide semi-skilled facility maintenance, repair, and armory cleaning at National Guard facilities, in compliance with state and federal laws. You will also manage facility rental administration to support the Operations Branch.

Working conditions include use of PPE, lifting up to 50 lbs, and possible travel within maintenance area; background checks and drug-free workplace policies apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• One (1) year of janitorial or custodial services that include use of chemicals, tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled facility maintenance, repair, facility rental administration, and general armory cleaning to National Guard facilities.
• Generate Other Fund Revenue by consistently pursuing rental use of the assigned facility.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Chemical handling

PPE usage

Computer literacy

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/28/2026
Application Deadline: 11/04/2026
Agency: State of Oregon Military Department
Salary Range: $3,513 - $3,796
Position Type: Employee Position Title: Custodian

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.

What You Will be Doing

• Provide semi-skilled facility maintenance and repair, facility rental administration, and general armory cleaning to National Guard facilities, in support of the Oregon Army National Guard and the Operations Branch of the Oregon Military Department, in compliance with State and Federal laws or regulations, policies, manuals, and procedures.
• This position acts on behalf of the State and the Oregon Military Department in generating Other Fund Revenue by consistently pursuing rental use of the assigned facility.

Working Conditions: Required to work from stepladders, portable and mobile man lifts, subject to loud noise areas and inclement weather. Also, requires bending, stooping, standing, lifting of heavy objects. Shall be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Required to work with hazardous waste or materials, to include disposal, removal and replacement with like or other materials.

What You Need to Qualify

• Must be 18 years of age. -AND- One (1) year of janitorial or custodial services that include the use of chemicals, tools and equipment that are used to perform the job.

Please note: Please be sure that the work experience section of your application clearly describes your experience, skills and or education that are relevant to the above listed "What You Need to Qualify" section of the announcement.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• This position requires travel within the geographic boundaries of the assigned maintenance area.

Desired Special Qualifications

Position requires knowledge and use of computers that manage the building’s operating systems. Basic computer skills that include but are not limited to retrieving and sending emails, completing digital forms to order supplies, time entry, and regular online trainings.

Conditions of Employment

• Must have and maintain a favorable Criminal background History check and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination (T1). (Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment, the circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered).
• Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

Additional Information

The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume.

You Must Download the Following to Your Application (Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process) A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.

The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.

Additional Information: Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training. All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications will be required to provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the process.

This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a fingerprint-based background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without a visa sponsorship. (Applicants who require a visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time). If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the relevant experience and or educations in the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

What We Have to Offer You – Great Benefits

• The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Oregon Job Opportunities : Benefits : State of Oregon Work Life Balance- 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• Additional Benefits: In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Career Development: Learn new skills, Career Growth Opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging.

With Oregon Military Department, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution and collaboration. Our Team- The Oregon Military Department is a team of diverse, dedicated, and collaborative individuals that work together to support our states Army and Air National Guard.

Visit our agency website: OMD

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at 971-355-3984. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, preemployment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the recruiter or HR team for this job opening.

Veteran Preference Points

Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service. To receive veterans' preference points, when you answer "yes" you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application. To qualify for 5 points A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty. To qualify for 10 points A copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service-connected disability. For Transitioning Service-Members A “working” Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date. Eligible Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: Veterans

Contact Information

Shawn Potapoff 971-209-5712 [e-mail]

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