Custodian

The custodial position is part of a highly productive flexible team capable of collaborating with other workunits to provide our customers with an outstanding environment in which to work.

The Custodian will provide cleaning services and other duties as assigned to the university. Individuals in this position may perform work independently through assignments and demonstrate efficient use of time by following written and verbal direction including other means to achieve department goals. The custodian must have attention to detail a passion for cleaning and the ability to maintain a positive rapport with customers. OHSU is committed to sustainable practices; the custodian will perform green cleaning practices and provide feedback to analyze effectiveness.

General Custodial:

Provide a clean environment for staff visitors and patients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Carpet vacuuming/edging
• Dusting all surfaces
• Dust mopping wet mopping sweeping
• Remove litter
• Cleaning glass Doors and windows
• Wash walls doorframes window ledges.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms locker rooms.
• Clean break areas and kitchens.
• Refill dispensers carts shelves with needed supplies.
• Remove waste and cleans containers. Transport to central location.
• Dust blinds.
• Operate all cleaning and floor care equipment buffers wet vacuums auto scrubbers upright vacuums and carpet extractors.
• Report broken and damaged items and building maintenance needs to supervisor.

Recycling

Provide recycling services to OHSU community. Responsibilities include butare not limited to:

• Placement and collection of recycling containers throughout interior and exterior of buildings.
• Accurately and safely sort recyclables into appropriate containers. Maintain cleanliness of sorting area.
• Safely shred and bale recycled items.
• Following HIPPA regulations.

Litter Patrol

Provide an exterior environment free of trash and debris. Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:

• Patrolling for and removal of litter from grounds exterior stairwells entrances and patios.
• Removal of waste from exterior trash cans and transport to central location.
• Cleaning of exterior trash cans and reporting disrepair.
• Placement and servicing of additional trash cans for events.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Related job experience demonstrating work ethic and team work
• General cleaning knowledge.
• Basic computer skills: Ability to run a computer navigate the OS interface and use Microsoft Outlook.
• Working knowledge of and ability to speak understand read and write basic English.

• High School or GED Equivalent
• 1-2 year custodial experience
• Commercial cleaning background.
• Knowledge and experience of floor care practices

Schedule: Shifts may vary. Day shift hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Swing shift hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Off Campus building work hours are 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM.

Location: Working locations may be on Marquam Hill or at select off campus sites and include academic and research facilities and small clinic areas.Assignments are primarily indoors but also involve some outdoor work.

• Must demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with customers and team members.
• Assignments will involve the cleaning of laboratory spaces restrooms classrooms kitchenscafeterias/break rooms hallways warehouse spaces lobbies and other similar spaces. Some assignmentsmay also involve the cleaning of clinic spaces areas where cadavers are present or animal care areas.
• Assignments have exposure risks to biohazardous material and will involve work in the presence oflaboratory chemicals human or animal tissues/fluids and experimental agents.
• Working conditions involve noise and slippery surfaces.