Custodian | Salem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

11 paid holidays

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) with Oregon State Hospital's Environmental Services Department is hiring a Custodian in Salem to perform routine cleaning, disinfection, waste handling, and floor care across patient care areas and facility spaces.

The role requires physical stamina, at least six months custodial experience, and compliance with safety and security protocols. Work is in-office, full-time, with a 10% pay differential above base rate.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 6 months 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Custodial experience

Physical stamina

Lift up to 50 lbs

Age 18+

Job description

Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 08/05/2026

Application Deadline: 09/08/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $3,515.00-$3,798.00 a month

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Custodian | Salem

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Environmental Services Department is recruiting for

• 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.

About

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:

These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

• 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

The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. They are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• 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.

Reminders

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!
• This announcement is for multiple, full-time SEIU represented Custodian positions based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is an in office position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.

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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