This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Custodian position for the Department of Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Department of Recreational Sports (DRS) is a unit of Student Affairs that is committed to advancing student success. Transformative student learning is advanced through programs, services, and facilities, which contribute to health and a culture of well-being at Oregon State University. Recreational Sports provides opportunities to enrich student development and enhance transferable skills through experiences in programs and services, including the student employment program. Oregon State University strives to promote a community where everyone belongs and thrives.

This position will adhere to all OSU and Department of Recreational Sports (DRS) policies and procedures. The goal of DRS Custodial Services is to provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in all DRS facilities. The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to the successful delivery of DRS programs and services through seamless integration of exemplary custodial services within all department areas. Custodians are committed to the overall success and satisfaction of DRS participants and the OSU Community. Custodians perform cleaning and general maintenance in support of department efforts to sustain its facilities and assets. Custodians provide services and support in all DRS facilities (Dixon Recreation Center, McAlexander Field House, Student Legacy Park (SLP) Complex, SLP Tennis Center, SLP Pavilion.)

Summary of Benefits: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee To calculate our Total Rewards Package use this link: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator

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.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Cleans multiple spaces within Recreational Sports facilities (Dixon Recreation Center, McAlexander Field House, Student Legacy Park, SLP Tennis Center, SLP Pavilion) including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing toilets, sinks, showers, saunas, and locker room spaces. Cleans and sanitizes various recreation/athletic spaces that include gyms, courts, multipurpose rooms, fitness equipment rooms and weight rooms that consist of a variety of floor surfaces which include rubber, urethane, wood, and carpet. Cleans common spaces that include lounge space and associated furniture and amenities, entry areas, offices and work rooms, breakrooms/kitchenettes, all walls and other surfaces, windows, and mirrors. Cleans sport and activity equipment storage spaces in addition to maintenance work/storage spaces. Cleans specialized spaces which include two climbing walls, a natatorium, Dixon KITS and Our Little Village Childcare spaces, and Dixon Café. Refill dispensers, dust/sweep, mop, strip, wax, and scrub floors. Vacuuming and carpet extraction, picking up trash and debris, emptying garbage and recycling bins, compost s and wastebaskets. Collects/sorts recycling packaging materials, placing materials in appropriate s in disposal areas.

Provides lead work for up to 2 student employees. Leads tasks and works one-on-one with student employees to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming facilities environment.

Cleans outdoor spaces (Dixon Recreation Center, Sand Volleyball Courts, Student Legacy Park, Peavy Sports Fields, Challenge Course) that include trash and debris pick-up and removal, empty and maintenance of trash and recyclables s. May use hand and power equipment to remove debris and leaves from exterior recreation/activity/park spaces (courts/fields.) May utilize powered riding equipment to perform cleaning and maintenance of synthetic turf and courts, cleaning of surrounding hard surface spaces. Will power wash and/or water broom multiple types of surfaces with electric and/or gas-powered equipment. Utilizes department utility cart to assist in efficient performance of tasks. Washes outdoor windows and surfaces, shovels snow/ice, and removes other types of debris.

Changes incandescent, LED and fluorescent lighting and cleans fixtures and diffusers. Monitors and secures facility signage as appropriate and reports items in need of extensive repair or replacement. Clears clogged drains and toilets, replaces batteries in automatic air fresheners, faucet valves and automatic paper towel and soap dispensers. Performs minor maintenance of custodial equipment, changes hoses, belts, or bags on vacuum cleaners. Changes brushes, pads, squeegee blades on floor equipment, tightens fasteners, reports needed repairs for maintenance and safety concerns.

Stocks restrooms with paper products and sanitary supplies, liquid soap, distributes supplies to multiple custodial support areas throughout all facilities. Refills storage areas and/or cleaning carts, cleans carts and custodial equipment at the end of shifts. Supports department towel program by monitoring and assisting in the maintenance of clean and soiled towel s. Completes necessary inventory or requisitions requested.

Moves furniture/sports equipment for proper room/space configuration, cleaning purposes, and for floor care work. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification. The appointing authority is responsible for recruitment and selection.

This position works in various environments including but not limited to:

Recreation/sport/activity space, office/work environment, locker room/restrooms, exterior hardscape/grounds. This position may work outside during seasonally varying weather conditions. This position interacts with participants and the general public on a daily basis. A typical work shift is Tue-Sat 4am-1230pm, Wed-Sun 4am-1230pm, Thu-Mon 4am-1230pm, Sun-Thu 4am-1230pm, 5 days per week which may include weekends. Has the potential of serving in an on-call rotation for after-hours clean-up needs throughout the year. May need to flex schedule to accommodate special events/needs.

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:
Jason Poggensee
Jason.poggensee@oregonstate.edu
541-737-0514

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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 employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.