Custodian | Junction

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Custodian – Oregon Health Authority, Environmental Services Department, Junction City

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is hiring a Custodian to maintain a clean, healthy, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff at Oregon State Hospital (OSH). The role includes cleaning, disinfecting, and operating custodial equipment, with a 10% pay differential above the base rate.

• Clean and disinfect substances, spills, and accidents.
• Pickup and deliver biohazard waste and sharps to designated secure storage.
• Disinfect patient wards during infectious disease outbreaks.
• Sweep, dust, mop, and buff hard surfaces.
• Vacuum, spot clean carpets, remove trash.
• Scrub, rinse, and refinish floors; clean, shampoo, and extract carpets and upholstered furniture.
• Maintain custodial equipment.
• Prep floors and walls for remodel or renovation projects.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 6 months of custodial experience that included operating required equipment.
• Ability to move heavy equipment, lift up to 50 pounds, crouch, stoop, bend, stand, and walk for extended periods (90% of shift).

• Effective custodial organization skills.
• Use of technology and training to enhance performance.
• Recognition of individual and cultural differences and creation of an inclusive environment.
• Experience with commercial custodial equipment (carpet extractor, scrubbers, buffers, no-touch cleaning systems, commercial vacuums).
• Proper use and dilution of cleaning chemical solutions.
• Strong time management and prioritization of daily duties.

Must have a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employee and qualified family members with low out-of-pocket costs.
• Optional life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, deferred compensation program.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Paid holidays, personal business days, monthly sick leave, vacation accrual.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and membership in PERS/OPSRP.
• Training opportunities and career growth within State of Oregon.

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.