Custodian

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: Blue River, KENTUCKY
Deadline: 29 Mar 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Forest Ecosyst & Society (FOR)
Classification Title Custodian
Job Title Custodian
Appointment Type Classified Staff
Job Location Blue River
Benefits Eligible Part-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Employment Category Regular
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 32-40 hours per week) Custodian position for the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University (OSU). This is a limited duration appointment expected to last approximately one (1) year from the begin date with the potential for extension. This position is located in Blue River, Oregon at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest.
This position supports the maintenance and operations of the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest (HJA) headquarters site near Blue River, Oregon. The HJA is an important research and education site for Oregon State University and the US Forest Service, including the Andrews Long-term Ecological Research Program. The custodian/office assistant performs custodial duties for all buildings and grounds at the Andrews headquarters and assists with front office duties.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
60% – Custodial Responsibilities at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest Headquarters:
This position has primary responsibility for maintaining apartments, offices, conference facilities and grounds of the Andrews Experimental Forest headquarters in a clean, safe and attractive condition. The offices and labs will be serviced on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly schedules appropriate to each space and task. Conference, classroom and residences will have regular service schedules for checks and major cleaning, but will also require cleaning after every use. Users of the apartments perform basic cleaning prior to checkout, but spot checks are required before and after each stay, and all facilities must be cleaned routinely regardless of user behavior.
General Cleaning of all buildings at the Andrews Forest Headquarters. Specific schedules and task lists will be developed for each type of building. Although not all-encompassing, the following list gives an indication of the general cleaning tasks: dusts, sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and buffs floors; cleans walls and other surfaces; cleans mirrors; cleans and sanitizes toilets, sinks and showers; fills dispensers; vacuums area rugs and mats as needed; picks up litter; shovels snow; sweeps steps, including apartment building steps in between user groups; washes windows, including outside windows; empties ash trays and wastebaskets; collects and bundles recyclable items.
Linen Maintenance: Responsible for stocking, counting, washing, folding, and organizing all bedding and towels available for checkout to users of the Andrews forest residences. This also includes regular washing and organizing of bed protectors, bath mats and cleaning fabrics that are routinely provided in apartments.
Repairs: This position is not responsible for major repairs, but is required to perform minor repairs related to custodial duties.
Responsibilities include: changing light bulbs in all buildings, clearing clogged drains and toilets, performing minor maintenance of custodial equipment and building (i.e. changes belts or bags on vacuum cleaners, changes brushes and pads on floor buffers and waxers). Larger maintenance or safety issues must be reported to the Site Manager and the Maintenance Supervisor.
Security: Responsible for routine checks to ensure buildings at the Andrews Forest are secured during non-business hours. Also responsible for ensuring lights are turned out, heat is turned down and rodent problems are handled proactively during these routine checks.
Supplies: Responsible for stocking cleaning carts, apartments, bathrooms, kitchens and custodial closets with appropriate supplies, including labels that are consistent with OSHA regulations. When new supplies are needed, requests are made to the Site Manager. The custodian may requisition supplies, following all requirements and rules regarding suppliers and environmentally sensitive alternatives.
Miscellaneous: Responsible for moving and arranging furniture for various conferences, classes and other special functions; may coordinate the work of students or other helpers; assisting Maintenance Supervisor with grounds keeping, landscaping and other tasks. Specific daily, weekly, monthly and yearly lists and schedules of custodial duties will be followed and updated as needed under direction of the Site Manager and Forest Director.
40% – Office Assistant:

Responsible for greeting visitors and researchers, handling phone calls and distributing or responding to mail (both postal and email), collecting/mailing Andrews Forest mail at nearest post office; assisting with maintenance of office computer records, and helping to process reservations for 9 apartments (70 beds) and other conference facilities. Other duties include: ordering, sales and tracking of Andrews memorabilia; helping to organize events at the Andrews Forest; making signs and labels; maintaining displays and photo-boards; restocking paper and office supplies; note-taking; maintaining vending machine; helping research and order office and other supplies; maintaining lists of library books, and entering publications into spreadsheet or document. Specific lists of daily, weekly and yearly office assistant tasks will be established and updated under direction of Site Manager and Forest Director.
What We Require
Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification. The appointing authority is responsible for recruitment and selection.
What You Will Need
  • Experience performing routine janitorial or office assistant duties in a commercial, educational, or public environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public and co-workers.


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • Basic familiarity with computers and common programs, such as Word and Excel.
  • Previous experience with Office Assistant duties.
  • At least one year of custodial experience at a facility of similar size to the Andrews Forest Headquarters.
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position is based at a remote field station in the Western Cascades, 6 miles from the nearest town of Blue River, OR, and 50 miles from the nearest city. The nearest public bus stop is four miles from the station; the employee will be solely responsible for daily transportation to and from the site. The work schedule may vary depending on demand and may include occasional work on weekends when essential to prepare for a large group but will not exceed 40 hours in any week. In general, the employee will work during business hours Monday through Friday, with some scheduling flexibility.
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Min Salary $15.59
Max Salary $19.72
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/12188

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P04675CT
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/15/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 02/28/2024
Full Consideration Date 03/13/2024
Closing Date 03/29/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 13, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.
Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.
Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact:
Mark Schulze
[email protected]
541-822-6336
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .

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