Custodian, Day Shift

Position Details

Position Information


Job Title
Custodian, Day Shift


Department
Facilities - Custodial and Events


Job Code
M23769


Job category
Full Time Staff


Terms and Hours
Full Time Hourly, generally 40 hours per workweek, although overtime hours may be required as assigned.


Salary Range
$17.57 per hour


Job Summary


Custodians are responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of a variety of University facilities, including academic spaces, administrative offices, athletic facilities, and student living and dining areas. Daily tasks will be performed based on the needs of the campus, assigned work orders, or designated projects. Custodians may be assigned to a specific building/route and assignments may be changed at the discretion of the University depending on the needs of the University. Some events related work, including set up for events, may be assigned as well.

Although the University will try its best to provide reasonable notice about necessary overtime or changes in work hours, custodians may be requested to work overtime with little to no notice based on unexpected or last-minute type situations. In addition, attendance at certain work-related events may be mandatory at the request of the University.

Core Duties

• Provide custodial care to assigned areas or as part of assigned projects. Assigned areas and projects may change at any time based on the needs and discretion of the University.
• Perform a variety of tasks to meet cleanliness standards set by the University, including but not limited to: picking up waste, cleaning up messes, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning of windows, carpet extraction, etc.; thoroughly and effectively clean restrooms, including sinks, toilets, urinals, showers, counters, floors, mirrors, etc.
• Depending on assigned route or projects, may clean specialty facilities and equipment on campus, such as athletic facilities, labs, kitchens, laundry rooms, showers, classrooms, study rooms, lobby areas, offices, and TV lounges.
• Proactively identify areas for extra cleaning and take necessary steps to resolve any discovered issues.
• Proactively report any facility issues to the appropriate shop or supervisor through the work order system.
• Respond to special or emergency circumstances such as spills or health safety related situations which may include cleaning biomedical waste such as blood or vomit.
• Remove trash from common areas, dump trash cans, and preform campus trash runs if needed. May help with recycling duties as needed.
• Perform special projects such as deep cleaning of areas and carpet/floor care.
• Responds to work orders and completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Provides events and facilities support for assigned University sponsored events, both on and off campus.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or supervisor's designee.

Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position's purview and responsibility.

Education & Experience

• Preferred: high school diploma.
• Preferred: a minimum of two years of custodial or housekeeping related experience.
• Or equivalent education and/or experience

Certifications & Licenses

• Preferred: active driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Superior attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and others.
• Ability to speak, read, understand, and carry out labels, directions and work orders in English at level of proficiency required by the duties of this position.
• Excellent commonsense and ability to use good judgment to carry out written or oral instructions, generally in a sequence or with scheduled work activities occurring on a regular basis.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, ride-on vacuums, carpet extractors, and other cleaning equipment as necessary.
• Knowledge of safety and health practices relating to custodial work, or ability to be trained in such areas.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures related to cleaning of institutions, as well as knowledge of cleaning supplies, or ability to be trained in such areas.
• Ability to use and learn a computer, technology, software, and applications at the level of proficiency required for the duties of this position, including Microsoft Office, email, and search engines.
  • All University of Portland positions require the ability to quickly learn and use new technologies, software, and job description nor make the position one that involves higher level duties.
• Ability to do minor vacuum and equipment repair is not required but preferred.
• Ability to learn and apply applicable University and other applicable policies. Knowledge of FERPA and Title IX policies or ability to be trained in such area.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a diversity of individuals, groups, policies, and processes.
• Demonstrated competence and commitment to inclusive excellence, and ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, twist, bend, use fingers and hands to handle materials, tools, and/or equipment, and reach with hands and/or arms.
• Frequently: the employee must lift, move, or use items or equipment ranging from ten to thirty pounds with or without assistance (such as garbage, vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies, water buckets, floor machines, etc.).
• Occasionally: the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally: the employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance and with or without the use of devices and/or equipment to assist in the lifting effort.
• When lifting is required, employees are asked to use good judgment, make safety a top priority, and ask for assistance of others or relevant equipment as necessary.

Working Conditions

• Hours: This position is assigned to various shifts including daytime hours, swing shift hours, overnight hours, and weekend hours. Although the University will try its best to provide reasonable notice about necessary overtime or changes in work hours, overtime hours or changes in work hours may be required with little or no notice based on urgent or last- minute type situations.
• Environmental: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes and airborne particles; bodily waste and blood borne pathogens; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock and works with vibration causing tools or equipment.
• Noise: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Standards

• Respect for the University's mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University's mission statement states in relevant part: "we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world." The University's Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: "Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity."
  • The full Mission Statement is at:
• Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable laws and University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University.
• Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting University business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements.
• Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.

Benefits


Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University's home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
S380-2023


Number of Vacancies
1


Estimated Start Date

Open Date
07/10/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
No


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