Custodian - Baker County Head Start Centers

Eastern Oregon University; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Oregon University is seeking a Custodian for Baker County Head Start Centers. This position includes ongoing custodial services, approximately 10 hours weekly from August through June. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in classrooms and common areas, ensuring safety standards, and reliable attendance.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, physical stamina, and be enrolled in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry. Preferred start date is August 2026.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry at the time of application.
• Communicable disease verification from a qualified healthcare provider.
• Physical stamina to lift 25–50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial services in classrooms, common areas, and bathrooms.
• Daily and weekly site maintenance and cleaning.
• Report issues to supervisor and ensure cleanliness meets health standards.

Skills

Basic cleaning knowledge or experience

Reliability and punctuality

Attention to detail

Basic communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a team

Basic knowledge of safety and hygiene practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian - Baker County Head Start Centers

Position Summary: Provide ongoing custodial services required by the agency for Baker County Head Start centers. Approximately 10 hours per week; 10/11 month position, August through June.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial services in facility areas of all classrooms, common areas, and bathrooms of the specific site (does not include site kitchen).
• Daily and weekly site maintenance and cleaning.
• Start Date: August 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry at the time of application.
• Communicable disease verification from a qualified healthcare provider.
• Documentation of verification (passport, driver's license, official ID card, original birth certificate, social security card).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic cleaning knowledge or experience, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting, familiarity with cleaning chemicals and safe usage.
• Physical stamina: able to lift 25–50 lbs, stand, bend, twist, reach, and walk for extended periods.
• Reliability and punctuality: dependable attendance, ability to follow routine cleaning schedule.
• Attention to detail: ensures cleanliness meets health and safety standards; noticing and addressing spills, damage, restocking needs.
• Basic communication skills: understand and follow written or verbal instructions; report issues to supervisor.
• Ability to work independently and as a team: self‑motivated, cooperative.
• Basic knowledge of safety and hygiene practices: safe storage of cleaning supplies, follows safety guidelines, including PPE when needed.
• Willingness to learn and train on the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Special Instructions

• Within 30 days of hire: obtain Pediatric CPR / First Aid certification.
• Within 30 days of hire: obtain Oregon Food Handler’s Card.