Custodian

Role Overview

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is recruiting a full-time Custodian to support the upkeep of state facilities in Salem, Oregon. This position helps maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments for employees and visitors while using eco-friendly cleaning products and responding to urgent building needs.

Key Duties

• Clean floors and carpets by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and performing detailed maintenance.
• Sanitize restrooms and kitchen areas, replenish supplies, and keep them ready for daily use.
• Handle routine housekeeping tasks such as emptying waste, dusting, cleaning windows, washing walls, and maintaining stairwells and common areas.
• Assist with building support tasks including changing lightbulbs, removing recyclables, keeping loading areas clean, and reporting repair concerns.
• Respond to urgent situations such as spills, weather-related issues, and immediate tenant requests.

Working Conditions

This role involves standing and walking for the full shift across concrete, tile, and carpeted surfaces. It also requires frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of custodial equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, along with repeated bending, reaching, twisting, and occasional ladder use. Short periods of physically demanding work may be needed. Some outdoor work in poor weather and use of sanitation chemicals may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 4 months of custodial experience is required, including use of equipment commonly needed for custodial work.
• Ability to push and pull heavy equipment, lift up to 50 pounds, and remain crouched, bent, standing, or walking for long stretches, covering about 90% of the shift.

Preferred Attributes

• A dependable work record with steady attendance and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Skill in planning daily work, prioritizing tasks, and completing assignments on time.
• Professional, respectful communication and strong service orientation toward employees, tenants, and visitors.
• Ability to identify issues, act independently, and work toward practical solutions.
• Safe use of hand tools, custodial equipment, cleaning chemicals, and ladders.
• Ability to inspect buildings for cleaning and service needs, report issues, and coordinate with others to complete tasks.
• Comfort working collaboratively with a team to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members, plus life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings options, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare.
• Paid time off that includes 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave, and vacation that grows with service.
• Retirement coverage through PERS/OPSRP.
• Resources that support wellness, work-life balance, and overall well-being.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career advancement.
• Commuting support through a carpool matching and trip-planning tool.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• The opportunity to live and work in Salem, Oregon.

Application Instructions

External candidates must submit an application through the provided application process. Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday account. All applicants should ensure their work history is current, upload a recent resume, and complete the supplemental questions. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed.

Additional Details

• This opening is for one permanent, full-time, SEIU-represented Custodian role and may also be used for future vacancies.
• The posted salary is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the selected candidate is PERS qualifying, the pay range will include an additional 6.95%.
• Questions about the announcement or requests for an alternate application format can be directed to Lourdes San Juan at lourdes.a.sanjuan@das.oregon.gov or 971-453-2829.
• Final candidates will undergo a computerized criminal history check, including fingerprints. Negative background information may result in immediate disqualification.
• This employer does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, the selected applicant must complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. Candidates whose work authorization depends on sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.
• Qualified veterans will receive veterans' preference. More information is available through Veterans Resources.
• The agency does not request or require age, date of birth, or attendance/graduation dates from educational institutions during the hiring process.
• The Department of Administrative Services is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and a welcoming workplace.

Posting Information

Initial posting date: 06/22/2026. Application deadline: 07/06/2026. Agency: Department of Administrative Services. Salary range: $3,515 to $3,798. Position type: Employee. Location: Wilsonville Position, Oregon.