Custodian | Junction

Overview

Custodian positions with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Environmental Services Department. Full-time, permanent, SEIU represented. Open until filled.

• Open Until Filled:
  This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first screening will be completed on January 26 and will continue weekly until filled.

Initial Posting Date
01/16/2026

Final date to receive applications
02/08/2026

Agency
Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range
$3,429.00-$3,952.00 a month

Position Type
Employee

Position Title
Custodian | Junction City

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Environmental Services Department is recruiting for Custodians. As part of the team, these positions provide a clean, healthy and therapeutic environment for the patients and staff by meeting agency cleanliness standards. As a Custodian, you will perform some of the following duties:

• Clean and disinfect all substances, spills and/or accidents.
• Pick up and deliver bio-hazard waste and sharps to designated secure storage area.
• Disinfect patient wards when infectious disease outbreaks occur.
• Sweep, dust, mop, and/or buff hard surfaces.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets and remove trash.
• Scrub, rinse and refinish floors; clean, shampoo and extract carpets and upholstered furniture.
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment.
• Prep floors and walls for remodel and/or renovation projects.

These positions are full-time, permanent, classified positions which are represented by a union. Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Custodian positions receive a 10% pay differential above their base rate of pay.

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 6 months of custodial experience that included operating equipment needed to perform custodial duties.
• Ability to push/pull heavy custodial equipment (and lift up to 50 pounds), crouch, stoop, bend, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time (90% of work shift).

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role  you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience utilizing effective custodial organization skills.
• Experience using technology and training to enhance performance and productivity.
• Experience recognizing the values of individual and cultural differences and creating a work environment where individual differences are valued.
• Experience operating commercial custodial equipment such as carpet extractor, scrubbers, buffers, no touch cleaning systems, and various types of commercial vacuums.
• Experience in proper use and dilution ratios of cleaning chemical solutions.
• Experience in time management with the ability to prioritize work, manage daily duties, and complete tasks by order of importance.

To be hired, you must have a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates:
  Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Follow all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates:
  Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Follow all submission requirements.

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
• We value our veterans. Follow instructions for submitting Veteran documents for preference; do not attach these in the Resume/CV field.

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and a benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with low out-of-pocket costs.
• Optional life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid holidays, personal days, sick leave, and vacation accrual.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/OPSRP.
• Training opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis for salary placement upon hire.
• The listed salary is non-PERS qualifying; if the candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
• The agency does not offer visa sponsorship. I-9 and E-Verify will be used to verify work eligibility.

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