Custodial Services Coordinator in Newport

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Custodial Services Coordinator position for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located in Newport, Oregon. The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is OSU’s campus for research, education, and outreach in marine and coastal sciences. The HMSC is located 55 miles west of the OSU main campus in Newport, OR. Through its partnerships, HMSC improves scientific understanding of marine systems, coastal processes and resources, and applies this knowledge to social, economic, and environmental issues.

The Custodial Services Coordinator (CSC) will provide HMSC management with accountability and assurance that custodial work is being carried out using best practices and efficient methods in HMSC buildings and specified federal buildings on the HMSC campus. The coordinator will provide direction to the night crew and serve as a conduit between the Custodial Supervisor and the crew. This position is a working position that will not have disciplinary responsibilities, but will report performance deficiencies to the Custodial Supervisor when appropriate. This position works closely with the Custodial Supervisor and Custodial Team.

This position is eligible for paid health benefits and retirement plans, and paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time off. It is also eligible for reduced tuition. As a shift worker, you will receive shift differential pay and overtime for work on holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% – Cleaning and Sanitization: General cleaning: empty waste baskets; clean walls and other surfaces; clean windows and mirrors; clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, showers; fill dispensers; dust; sweep, strip, mop, wax, buff floors; vacuum; shovel snow, pick up litter, collect and put out recycle containers, wash windows inside and out. On occasion, clear clogged drains and toilets, perform minor maintenance on equipment and building. Through coordination of HMSC custodians, keep an inventory of supplies, equipment, linen, etc., communicate supply needs to Custodial Supervisor, report missing furniture or equipment.
• 15% – Coordination, Oversight and Training: Provides lead work for custodial team including represented employees, and temporary employees. Assures staffing needs are met, reassigns duties of staff to cover for absences of regular staff, provides training to new employees, assigns and approves work, and maintains safety standards. Monitors building standards and reports needs by online service request. Substandard work will be reported and discussed with the supervisor and as agreed, the CSC may take corrective action or retrain custodians when work is substandard; ensures custodians complete building security data logs.
• 3% – Security: Lock and unlock buildings; turn lights on and off; make rounds to ensure systems are functioning and secure; reports deficiencies to TCB Security Services and Custodial Supervisor.
• 2% – Other Duties as Assigned: Move and arrange furniture for various special functions; prepare applicable reports and keep records; other duties as assigned. Will drive passenger vehicle to perform some/or all of these duties on and off the HMSC campus.

What We Require

• Two years of experience in custodial services work.
• Previous experience providing lead work or supervising employees.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• In accordance with the Department of Commerce Background Investigation policy, the incumbent must successfully obtain the appropriate security clearance within 90 days of the start date.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess, and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Two years’ previous experience providing lead work or supervising employees.
• Experience providing security, performing building repairs and managing inventory.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for all co-workers.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This is an evening position, typically between the hours of 5pm and 1am. The position may need to be available weekends and holidays as needed. Facility support assignments may vary based on operational needs. The position is based at the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon, which is in a tsunami hazard zone.

Pay Method: Hourly
Pay Period: 16th – 15th of the following month
Pay Date: Last working day of the month
Min Salary: $20.19
Max Salary: $30.11