Night Custodian

Open until filled– First review of candidates will be Thursday February 26th, 2026

Serving the public with parks, trails and recreation is important to Central Oregon residents and visitors, and this position is part of a team responsible for high-quality experiences.

A successful day starts with preparation, and the night before has a big impact. The Night Custodian will perform custodial and sanitation duties to provide clean and sanitary facilities for the district and general public. This position may also perform small building maintenance duties.

• Perform cleaning, janitorial and sanitation duties on assigned facilities, including refilling supplies in restrooms.
• Organize, maintain and recommend purchases for janitorial equipment and supplies.
• Assist in determining cleaning needs and modifying janitorial and sanitation schedule.
• Provide direction and support to new custodial staff.
• Sweep and/or power wash pool decks.
• Monitor equipment and facilities for required maintenance; performs routine maintenance, including unclogging sinks, drains, and toilets; submits work order requests for necessary repairs.
• Maintains floors including stripping, waxing, polishing, buffing or burnishing finished floors.
• Clean and report graffiti, vandalism and other incidents.
• Arrange classroom and meeting room furniture, including setting up and taking down equipment, supplies, tables and chairs.

This position includes a 5% work shift differential for compensation.

Strong Knowledge of:

• Cleaning and sanitation requirements at a public facility;
• Common cleaning equipment, tools, materials, and supplies needed for custodian work;
• Routine custodian practices and methods, including safety procedures, proper handling, operation and maintenance of equipment, and basic building safety tasks;
• Principles and practices of customer service;
• Safe and effective use and application of cleaning agents and solvents.

• Safely and effectively operate cleaning equipment and tools;
• Take direction and perform task with minimal supervision;
• Prioritize tasks and perform a full range of assigned janitorial duties in a fast-paced environment;
• Identify occupational hazards and use safety precautions;
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail;
• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing;
• Use active listening and interpersonal skills to mitigate conflict;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Create a positive, constructive and respectful relationship with staff and the general public.

• High school graduation or equivalency
• Some previous janitorial or custodial work experience preferred
• Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

This position may require reporting to additional sites throughout the workday, typically achieved in a motor vehicle or other modes of transportation. If choosing a personal vehicle, possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
If you do not have a driver’s license or have an unacceptable driving history, it does not disqualify you from this position, only from driving a vehicle for district business.

Works under the general supervision of Custodian Supervisor who assigns work. Carries out work independently, but work and decisions are typically reviewed prior to final execution.

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification, however, may provide direction to new hire custodial staff.

• Duties are generally performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather, including heat, humidity, wind, snow, and rain.
• Exposed to moving equipment, dust, fumes, electric shock, toxic/caustic chemicals and biological hazards.
• Duties may be performed in a closed facility and/or around the public during public events.
• May require working at heights.
• Safety equipment, including gloves, glasses, and masks are provided.
• Work is performed during late evening and early morning hours and requires continuous physical exertion at a fast pace.
• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending and twisting.
• Must be able to travel to locations in, around, or outside the greater Bend area, including travel to District sites.
• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including to operate and handle tables, chairs, commercial cleaning equipment, materials and supplies; and to mop; move…