Job Summary

Make an impact:
The facilities organization is a part of the Personnel Department with the City of Salem. We are looking for a great teammate that enjoys providing a clean and safe environment for their peers and public they serve. We encourage routine schedules and a positive work environment.

What you will do:
Our customers appreciate the duties we provide for them, some of which include interior general/special cleaning, custodial services, and minor maintenance duties of municipal facilities.

Additional information on independent job responsibilities:

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  Basic Cleaning: Vacuuming, emptying trash, sweeping, carpet cleaning, hard-floor waxing, and other similar custodial duties.
• Sanitization: Restroom fixtures, door handles, and/or mopping. Cleaning up potentially infectious waste (vomit, urine, feces), duties may be performed in a closed facility and / or around the public and during public events.
• Repair: light bulb and/or fixture replacement.
• Exposures/Safety: Moisture, dust, fumes, chemicals, and refuse.
• External Grounds Work: maintain landscaped areas around buildings, sweep sidewalks, shovel snow from walkways, pressure wash sidewalks/parking areas, vacuum debris, mow, weed, trim and water landscape.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is Monday – Friday (5:00p.m. – 1:30a.m.), some overtime and weekend work required.
• Eligible for night shift differential.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check and job fitness assessment.
• Must have an Oregon Driver’s license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Must pass a criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance and Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification within 30 days of hire (clearance must be maintained throughout employment).
• High school diploma or G.E.D., and two (2) years’ experience in custodial work indicating ability to perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision, including cleaning or minor maintenance and upkeep of work area, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.

What you will bring along:

• Knowledge: cleaning practices and light building maintenance.
• Skills: custodial related equipment/supplies, follow written/oral directions, maintain records, and maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public.
• Hazardous Knowledge: safety hazards and precautions needed, hazardous materials, and how/when to use different types of cleaning materials and on what surfaces.
• Eagerness and dependability.

About us:
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.

A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their
department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.

The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Custodial Worker I or view by clicking here.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.

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