What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Inside Higher Ed?
Join our Team at Portland Community College
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.
What You'll Do And Who We Are Looking For
Apply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received.
Various shifts and locations will be available throughout the district.
First Shift - 4 am to 12:30 pm
Second shift - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Under the direction of facilities service management, performs assigned cleaning and maintenance tasks in college buildings. Uses a variety of equipment and supplies to maintain a clean and safe environment. Work results impact the accuracy, reliability and accept ability of further results beyond the immediate work section. Incumbent's services impact others who make a broader contribution to the final service provided the customer. Job requires ordinary verbal skills to exchange routine information. Responsible for performing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/custodia/
These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.
To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Six months of custodian experience required. Past experience in standard custodial practices, procedures and techniques in an organization with extended hours of operation and multiple high-traffic areas is required.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Education
The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
Employment TypeFull time
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
The first two steps of the range are: $38,006 to $39,146 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. The full range is $38,006 to $60,982.
Required
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public EmploymentPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.
What You'll Do And Who We Are Looking For
Apply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received.
Various shifts and locations will be available throughout the district.
First Shift - 4 am to 12:30 pm
Second shift - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Under the direction of facilities service management, performs assigned cleaning and maintenance tasks in college buildings. Uses a variety of equipment and supplies to maintain a clean and safe environment. Work results impact the accuracy, reliability and accept ability of further results beyond the immediate work section. Incumbent's services impact others who make a broader contribution to the final service provided the customer. Job requires ordinary verbal skills to exchange routine information. Responsible for performing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/custodia/
These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.
- Demonstrated experience performing custodial tasks in an industrial/campus setting.
- Experience using industrial vacuum cleaners, buffers, extractors, auto scrubbers, shampooers and other assigned equipment.
- Experience working with cleaning agents (solvents, disinfectants, detergents and polishing agents).
- Experience operating under established safety guidelines.
- Experience performing preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Experience performing basic maintenance to keep toilets, sinks, floor drains and roof drains operational.
- Experience with basic computer use (email and internet).
To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Six months of custodian experience required. Past experience in standard custodial practices, procedures and techniques in an organization with extended hours of operation and multiple high-traffic areas is required.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Education
The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
- A collaborative and inspiring campus community
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
Employment TypeFull time
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Oregon PERS contribution
- Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
- Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
- Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
- Conference and Event Rental Space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
- Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement
- Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
- 1 day of sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays
- PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
- 24 hours of personal leave per year
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
The first two steps of the range are: $38,006 to $39,146 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. The full range is $38,006 to $60,982.
Required
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public EmploymentPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
- Veterans: DD214
- Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions
Salary : $38,006 - $60,982
