Custodial Worker

Custodial Worker I

The City of Salem is seeking a full-time Custodial Worker I. The facilities organization is a part of the Enterprise Services Department. We are looking for a great teammate that enjoys providing a clean and safe environment for both coworkers and the public. If you prefer working nights and enjoy performing cleaning services while making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in our community, we invite you to apply and join our team!

We are committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We promote consistent work schedules and a positive work environment. Be part of an organization that offers professional growth, a friendly and productive workplace, and a great work-life balance. The Custodial Worker I performs general and special interior cleaning, custodial duties, some exterior cleaning tasks, and minor maintenance of multiple facilities.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of cleaning practices and light building maintenance. General work duties are performed with considerable independence. Work is conducted during the evening, early morning, and/or weekends. The Custodial Worker I is regularly exposed to hazardous chemicals and must follow safety precautions related to moisture, dust, fumes, chemicals, and refuse.

Providing a clean and safe environment for City workers and the public is at the top of Facilities Services' list of responsibilities. One way this is accomplished is through custodial services. Do you enjoy cleaning, or like the routine schedule, the work environment, or prefer working nights? If this is you, please apply with the City of Salem for a full-time Custodial Worker I.

Facilities Services is hiring an eager, dependable person with attention to detail to join our team.

Work involves performing interior general, some exterior cleaning task and special cleaning, custodial, and minor maintenance duties of municipal facilities. Duties include vacuuming, sanitizing restroom fixtures, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, light bulb replacement and other similar custodial duties. General work duties are performed with considerable independence. Work is performed during evening, early morning, and/or weekends. A typical shift is from 5pm – 1:30am.

Overtime may be required osure with safety precautions to moisture, dust, fumes, chemicals, and refuse. This position is eligible for a night shift pay differential.

The best qualified applicants will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: knowledge of cleaning practices and light building maintenance, custodial related equipment and supplies; safety hazards, precautions and hazardous materials; ability to perform interior custodial and minor maintenance tasks without immediate supervision; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; ability to maintain records; ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces and in the operation of a variety of janitorial equipment;

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public; sufficient physical strength to withstand long working hours at custodial tasks; and dexterity to perform a variety of maintenance and cleaning tasks as listed above.

Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.

The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.