Custodian | Junction City

Oregon Health Authority; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan (OPSRP/PERS)

Paid holidays

Personal days

Sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority – Oregon State Hospital Environmental Services is recruiting Custodians in Junction City to maintain a clean, healthy, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff by meeting agency cleanliness standards. The role involves cleaning, disinfecting, waste handling, floor care, carpet cleaning, and equipment upkeep with a 10% pay differential above base.

Candidates must have at least 6 months custodial experience and be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with a strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of custodial experience with equipment operation.
• Ability to push/pull heavy custodial equipment and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect all substances, spills and accidents.
• Disinfect patient wards during outbreaks.
• Vacuum, mop, and scrub floors; remove trash.
• Prepare floors and walls for remodels.

Skills

Custodial experience

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 11/03/2026 Application Deadline: 11/12/2026 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $3,515.00-$3,798.00 a month Position Type: Employee Position Title: Custodian | Junction City

Opportunity Awaits, Custodian

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Environmental Services Department is recruiting for Custodians. As part of the team, these positions provide a clean, healthy and therapeutic environment for the patients and staff by meeting agency cleanliness standards.

As a Custodian, you will perform some of the following duties:

• Clean and disinfect all substances, spills and/or accidents.
• Pick-up and deliver bio-hazard waste and sharps to designated secure storage area.
• Disinfect patient wards when infectious disease outbreaks occur.
• Sweep, dust, mop, and/or buff hard surfaces.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets and remove trash.
• Scrub, rinse and refinish floors; clean, shampoo and extract carpets and upholstered furniture.
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment.
• Prep floors and walls for remodel and/or renovation projects.

Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Custodian positions receive a 10% pay differential above their base rate of pay.

At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 6 months of custodial experience that included operating equipment needed to perform custodial duties.
• Ability to push/pull heavy custodial equipment (and lift up to 50 pounds), crouch, stoop, bend, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time (90% of work shift).

Desired Attributes

• Experience utilizing effective custodial organization skills.
• Experience effectively use technology and training to enhance performance and productivity.
• Experience recognizing the values of individual and cultural differences and creating a work environment where individual differences are valued.
• Experience in operating commercial custodial equipment such as; carpet extractor, scrubbers, buffers, no touch cleaning systems, and various types of commercial vacuums.
• Experience in proper use and dilution ratios of cleaning chemical solutions.
• Experience in time management skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritize work, manage daily duties, and complete assigned tasks by order of importance.

Special Requirements

• To be hired, you must have a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire.

Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range.

If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.

Agency does not offer visa sponsorship.

Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees.

We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation.

Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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