Custodian in Newport

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Custodian 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 Oregon State University’s campus for research, education, and outreach in marine and coastal sciences. The HMSC Custodian position is part of a team working in the evening shift with the primary purpose of ensuring that OSU and specified federal buildings on the HMSC campus are clean, well lit, secure and provide a conducive environment for quality learning and research.

This position works closely with the Custodial Services Coordinator and reports to the Custodial Supervisor. This position is a member of the HMSC Custodial Team located in Newport, Oregon and provides custodial support to over 20 facilities on 50 acres of the HMSC campus. 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:

• 75% Cleaning and Sanitization: Clean restrooms, large classrooms, laboratories, museum space, library, high density public access areas and touchpoints, staff lounge, areas around the buildings, empty trash and recycling, clean walls and other surfaces, cleans windows and mirrors, clean and sanitize toilets, sinks and showers, fill soap and paper dispensers, dust, sweep, mop, strip floors, wax and buff floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets, pick up litter, shovel snow, sweep steps, and wash exterior windows.
• 15% General Security and Safety: Report problems or concerns to the Custodial Services Coordinator or the Custodial Supervisor. Check to make sure buildings are secured, doors and gates are locked at appropriate times and lights are turned off. Report any suspicious activity.
• 5% Resupply: Stock shelves and/or cleaning carts with needed supplies, clean the carts and equipment at the end of the shift, test new products and make a list of supplies needed. Keep custodial closets neat and orderly.
• 2.5% Event Set up: Assist with set-up and breakdown (tables, chairs, waste receptacles, etc.) during special events.
• 2.5% Other: Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• At least one year of professional cleaning experience.
• Must be available to work weekends and some holidays. The custodian shift is 40 hours per week. It begins at 5:00 p.m and ends at 1:00 a.m.
• Must be highly motivated, have experience working in a team environment and have exceptional customer service skills.
• 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 employment start date.
• 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.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule:

• Shift will be between 5:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. Must be available to work some weekends and holidays.
• Additional shifts differential is paid for shift and weekend work. Overtime for worked holidays.
• The position is based at the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon, which is in a tsunami hazard zone.