Custodian

Announcement# 2026-017

Closing Date: July 29, 2026

Salary Range: $$3,810 - $4,717, per month

The CUSTODIAN position is full-time, 40 hours, Civil Service, and Union represented.

Columbia County is looking for an experienced custodian to join the General Services facilities team. Organization, adaptability, attention to detail and can-do attitude are tools this position will utilize on a daily basis.

The General Services Department manages the maintenance for all the County owned facilities as well as the County Parks and Forests. This department also provides support services to each of the County departments and assists with improvement projects for County owned assets.

DUTIES: Provide routine and regular cleaning and light maintenance of assigned county buildings.

Perform general janitorial work, including cleaning and sanitizing restroom facilities and fixtures, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, waxing, dusting and polishing furniture, woodwork, fixtures and equipment, washing windows, mirrors, and walls, and cleaning and sanitizing furniture, counter tops, and other high touch areas. Empty, clean, and sanitize waste and recycle bins.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to a high school diploma. Two years' experience in janitorial work. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the above requirements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Team player willing to work collaboratively toward shared goals and be open to diverse ideas and perspectives. Receive constructive feedback in a positive manner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Should possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the county's liability policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY: Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and equipment used in custodial work. Knowledge of and skill in the use of safety equipment and practices related to the work including the handling of hazardous chemicals. Knowledge of basic recordkeeping principles and procedures.

Skill in work order software programs and Microsoft Office products.

Ability to:

• Organize, prioritize, and produce an accurate work product and meet deadlines.
• Express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Use sound judgment.
• Adapt to change or new situations and openly acknowledge and work through conflict. Accept responsibility and be able to work well with ambiguity.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Act in such a manner as to maintain the confidentiality of the records and issues and other matters that may be encountered.
• Develop and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, county officials, and the general public.
• Operate a variety of hand and power equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Learn and perform non-technical tasks.
• Prioritize and accomplish quickly and efficiently a large number of diverse tasks.

SPECIAL NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening. Must obtain all training and security clearance measures that are required to gain access and conduct maintenance operations in all Columbia County facilities and departments, including the Jail and Justice Facility.

Join our team - Columbia County online application must be completed - Apply today!

www.ColumbiaCountyOR.gov