Custodian
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Conduct cleaning services for staff, visitors, and patients, including carpet vacuuming, dusting, mopping, glass cleaning, and restroom sanitization. Operate floor care equipment such as buffers, wet vacuums, and auto scrubbers while performing green cleaning practices and recycling services. Patrol grounds for litter, remove waste, and maintain exterior trash areas. Assist with minor building maintenance, snow removal, and graffiti cleanup under supervision. Report security issues and adhere to safety guidelines and HIPAA regulations. Work at a rapid pace with a high level of physical activity, lifting up to 50 lbs and pushing carts weighing up to 1000 pounds. Shifts may vary, with assignments primarily indoors or outdoors at academic, research, and clinic facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Related job experience demonstrating work ethic and teamwork
- 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
- Must demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with customers and team members
- Must be reasonably strong and agile, able to bend, stoop, climb, walk and do lifting up to 50 lbs, including lifting overhead
- Must be able to push carts weighing up to 1000 pounds with a maximum sustained push and/or pull force of 75 pounds
- Must be able to work at a rapid pace
- A great deal of the day is spent on your feet
- Must be able to operate upright and backpack style vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, balers, compactors, pallet jacks, pressure washers and floor care equipment safely
- Must be available for shifts that may vary
- Must be able to work in locations on Marquam Hill or at select off campus sites and include academic and research facilities and small clinic areas
- Must be able to perform assignments involving the cleaning of laboratory spaces, restrooms, classrooms, kitchens, cafeterias/break rooms, hallways, warehouse spaces, lobbies and other similar spaces
- Must be able to perform some assignments involving the cleaning of clinic spaces, areas where cadavers are present, or animal care areas
- Must be able to work with exposure risks to biohazardous material and will involve work in the presence of laboratory chemicals, human or animal tissues/fluids and experimental agents
- Must be able to work in conditions involving noise and slippery surfaces
Desired Qualifications
- High School or GED or equivalent
- 1-2 years of custodial experience
- Commercial cleaning background
- Knowledge and experience of floor care practices
- Current Driver's license and driving record that meets OHSU's driving requirements
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