Custodian

Initial Posting Date:

10/30/2024

Application Deadline:

11/06/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$3,218 - $3,477

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Custodian

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Environmental Services Department is recruiting for a Custodian to join the Junction City, Oregon Campus. As part of the team, this position provides a clean, healthy and therapeutic environment for the patients and staff by meeting agency cleanliness standards.

This position is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union.

Thursday-Sunday 8:30am-7pm

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

What you will do!

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.

What are we 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).

Requested Skills

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

What’s in it for you?

We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members, with minimal out-of-pocket costs along with a robust paid leave package, such as sick, vacation, personal business and 11 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans.

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Learn more about the Oregon State Hospital

Learn more about The Oregon State Hospital, watch “Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital” video here

The Oregon State Hospital is one of the newest and best state psychiatric hospitals in the country whether you work at the Salem or the Junction City campus.

The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services,
• Developing and retaining a qualified inclusive workforce that represents the cultures, experiences, and values of the people of Oregon.
• Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

How to Apply:

• Complete online application
• Complete questionnaire

External Applicants Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video for assistance.

Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account through the Jobs Hub worklet.  

Have Questions or Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please text/call Tiffany Gregg.

Voice: 503-716-7772 (TTY 711)

Email: Tiffany.Gregg@oha.oregon.gov

TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.

Additional Information:

• Please ensure you have provided thorough and updated application materials as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
• After submitting your online application, log in to your Workday account to review and finalize any pending tasks or required actions that are necessary to complete the application process.
• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Pre-employment Drug Test: Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.