Custodian at the Oregon School for the Deaf

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon School for the Deaf is seeking a full-time custodian for the academic year to maintain cleanliness across campus, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms and common areas.

The position operates on a night schedule (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) and includes general cleaning, light maintenance, security checks, and event preparation. Applicants should be able to work independently and lift heavy objects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to programs and departments at Oregon School for the Deaf; keep buildings clean including floors, restrooms, desks, chairs, tables, shelves, and carpeting; remove trash; and wash windows.
• Keep outside walkways clean and litter-free.
• General cleaning: empties ash trays and wastebaskets; cleans walls and surfaces; cleans windows and mirrors; cleans and sanitizes toilets, sinks and showers; fills dispensers; dusts; sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and buffs floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets; pick up litter; shovel snow; sweep steps; wash outside windows; collect and bundle recyclable items.
• Repairs: changes light bulbs, clears clogged drains and toilets, performs minor maintenance of custodial equipment and building (i.e. changes belts or bags on vacuum cleaners, changes brushes and pads on floor buffers and waxers, tightens screws, replaces doorknobs), reports needed repairs for maintenance and safety problems.
• Security: locks and unlocks buildings, turns lights on and off, makes rounds to ensure systems are functioning properly, and reports security deficiencies.
• Supplies: stocks shelves and/or cleaning carts with needed supplies, cleans the cart and equipment at end of shift, tests new products, may requisition needed supplies.
• Miscellaneous: moves and arranges furniture for various special functions; may coordinate the work of students or other helpers.
• Working Conditions: daily contact with hearing impaired/multi-handicapped persons; handles complaints and requests from staff/others; daily work with machinery, cleaning chemicals; work independently; work to be assigned by supervisor; work in inclement weather; stand and walk for long periods; may lift heavy objects in excess of 50 lbs. occasionally.

Job description

Custodian at the Oregon School for the Deaf

Salary: $3,515 – $3642 ($3,742 - $4,051 PERS)

Type: Academic Year, Full-time, Non-Exempt

Current State of Oregon employees will need to apply for state jobs through their Workday account by selecting the Career worklet icon on your home screen and click on Internal-Find Jobs. This position will be remain open until filled. At the Oregon Department of Education, we hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.

The Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD) provides 24-hour service, care and education for approximately 120 deaf and hard-of-hearing students who reside in Oregon from K-12 grades. The programs and departments of OSD include Administration, Clerical, Education, Residential/Recreation, Extended Studies Program, Athletics, Student Guidance, Maintenance/Custodial, Student Health Services, Nutrition Services, Evaluation and Library Media Center, and statewide outreach. We are hiring a full-time, year-round Custodian to join our team at the Oregon School for the Deaf. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and works a Saturday through Wednesday schedule from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

What you will do:

• Provide support services to programs and departments at OSD; keep all buildings clean including floors, restrooms, desks, chairs, tables, shelves, and carpeting; remove trash; and wash windows.
• This position also keeps outside walkways clean and litter-free.

General Cleaning:

• Empties ash trays and wastebaskets;
• Cleans walls and other surfaces;
• Cleans windows and mirrors;
• Cleans and sanitizes toilets, sinks and showers;
• Fills dispensers;
• Dusts;
• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and buffs floors;
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets;
• Pick up litter;
• Shovel snow;
• Sweeps steps;
• Wash outside windows;
• Collect and bundle recyclable items.

Repairs:

• Changes light bulbs, clears clogged drains and toilets, performs minor maintenance of custodial equipment and building (i.e. changes belts or bags on vacuum cleaners, changes brushes and pads on floor buffers and waxers, tightens screws, replaces doorknobs), reports needed repairs for maintenance, and safety problems.

Security:

• Locks and unlocks buildings, turns lights on and off, makes rounds to ensure systems are functioning properly, and reports security deficiencies.

Supplies:

• Stocks shelves and/or cleaning carts with needed supplies, cleans the cart and equipment at end of shift, tests new products, may requisition needed supplies.

Miscellaneous:

• Moves and arranges furniture for various special functions; may coordinate the work of students or other helpers.

Working Conditions:

• Daily contact with hearing impaired/multi-handicapped persons; handles complaints and requests from staff/others.
• Daily work with machinery, equipment, cleaning chemicals.
• Work independently.
• Work to be assigned by Trades/Maintenance Coordinator (supervisor).
• Work in inclement weather.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time.
• May lift heavy objects in excess of 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Flexible working schedule.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon flies with her own wings.

We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive. The Oregon Department of Education is an equal employment opportunity & affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.