Custodian

• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, walkways, and other campus facilities. 
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, strip, wax, buff, and burnish floors using custodial equipment and cleaning products. 
• Clean carpets, windows, walls, furniture, fixtures, whiteboards, glass boards, sinks, and related surfaces. 
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, partitions, mirrors, and dispensers. 
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles; collect and dispose of waste and recyclable materials. 
• Remove graffiti, cobwebs, debris, and litter from interior and exterior campus areas. 
• Clean exterior entrances, sidewalks, stairways, covered walkways, and other common areas, including pressure washing as needed. 
• Assist with setting up, moving, and reset furniture, classrooms, meeting rooms, and event spaces. 
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment, including buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, extractors, and pressure washers. Report repair needs or safety concerns to supervisor. 
• Monitor assigned areas for maintenance issues, vandalism, safety hazards, and security concerns. 
• Maintain custodial supply inventories and request supplies as needed. 
• Assist grounds and maintenance staff with assigned projects or campus support activities. 
• Provide courteous assistance and directions to students, staff, and visitors. 
• Assist with emergency response procedures, including evacuations and building closures. 
• Lock and secure buildings and facilities as assigned. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of custodial methods, materials, cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment used in facility maintenance. 
• Knowledge of safe work practices, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials. 
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment and tools. 
• Ability to read and understand instructions, safety data sheets (SDS), product labels, and workplace communications. 
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures and safety standards. 
• Ability to identify routine maintenance or safety concerns and report issues appropriately. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions. 
• Basic computer skills sufficient to access email, complete time records, and respond to work requests. 
• Ability to complete required safety trainings, including bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials training.

• High school diploma or equivalent education or experience.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, facilities, or maintenance experience preferred.
• Possession of valid driver’s license. Must maintain an insurable driving record in accordance with the College’s motor vehicle policy. 

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and lift or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. 
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, noise, and bodily fluids consistent with custodial work.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation: 

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx