Custodian

Custodian Position

Date application must be received for priority consideration by : October 30, 2025 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date : November 15, 2025 Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled : Job Family Group : Support Staff Support Staff Classification Title : Custodian Division / Department : Finance and Administration / Facilities, Management and Planning Compensation Range (commensurate with experience) : Salary Range 12, Steps 4-6 $18.06-$19.36 hourly or $3,130 - $3,355 monthly @ 1.0 FTE FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Appointment Basis : 12-month Time Type : Full-time Benefits Eligible : Yes Renewable / Non-renewable / Grants / Limited Duration : Renewable This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License : No This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check : Yes Remote Work Type : On-campus Work Hours : Monday-Friday - 7am - 3 : 30 pm

Special Instructions To Applicant : Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents : (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume / CV. PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration. For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.

Position Description : Facilities Management and Planning administers custodial services; building maintenance and alterations; utilities operations (heating and cooling); landscape services; capital construction review as it pertains to future maintenance; property control and inventory; delivery services; stores operations and other support activities necessary for the benefit of administration and academic areas of the campus community. The SOU campus includes 175 acres of grounds, 140 of which are under active use and maintenance. Facilities Management maintains 21 major buildings comprising over one million square feet of building space. The department is staffed by approximately 45 full time personnel and is responsible for approximately 9% of the total campus budget.

This position exists to complete the custodial responsibilities of Facilities and to provide occasional support to other Facilities operations. The custodian cleans a building either alone or in conjunction with other custodians and may perform a variety of tasks or only certain designated tasks depending on the assignment. Custodial tasks include cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and showers, maintaining trash, dusting, window cleaning, carpet and floor cleaning and maintenance, and other periodic duties associated with maintaining the overall appearance and sanitation of the academic buildings.

Minimum Requirements Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Preferred Requirements One year custodial experience is preferred, specifically within a public or school setting. Prefer experience with carpet and hard floor cleaning equipment such as extractors, scrubbers, and buffers, as well as the knowledge of proper procedures for carpet and hard floor maintenance.

Essential Functions Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive :

(60%) Duties Include Daily work may include one or more of the following :

1. Cleans classrooms and arranges desks and chairs, cleans boards

2. Cleans offices

3. Dust mops / wet mops hallways and buffs floors

4. Cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms

5. Cleans stairwells (inside and out)

6. Vacuums / dustmops floors.

7. Assigns work for student worker(s) and monitors performance.

(10%) Duties Include

Changes lights.

Cleans windows.

Orders supplies.

Helps with moves and setups.

(10%) Duties Include

Cleans walks.

Sweeps entrances and porches.

Snow removal.

(20%) Duties Include

Helps maintain equipment.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist.
• Expressed ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and research skills; demonstrated ability to gather, evaluate, and to develop well-reasoned conclusions and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing / resolving problems.
• Great ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature that requires access to information. Must be able to exercise sound judgment and discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
• Takes initiative in independently planning, organizing, and performing work assignments within broadly defined parameters
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy / attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Expressed skill to independently analyze software functionality through technical documents, and design and document efficient / effective work processes; ability to independently analyze software problems, test probable causes, and recommend sound solutions.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, social media platforms, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Willingness to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization and multiple outside agencies.
• Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and direction to student assistants.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional / educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
• In depth knowledge of standard cleaning procedures.
• Strong background in handling, mixing and using cleaning chemicals in a safe manner.
• Ability to perform physical tasks constantly.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules.

Physical Demand The worker must be physically able to perform all assigned duties and operate assigned equipment. Frequent position changes including bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, ascend / descend stairs and ladders. Uses manual and power equipment to clean floors. Ability to move objects such as desks and chairs. Occasionally school activities may require earlier reporting or extension of scheduled work shift. The work is done inside a building but does involve some outside work, sometimes in inclement weather. Work involves the use of dangerous chemicals; some ladder work is required.

Special Conditions Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development. Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The person holding this position is considered a mandatory reporter under the Oregon Revised Statutes and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

SOU is an equal access AA / EOE committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Southern Oregon University