Custodian

Job Description

Department:
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The closing date has been extended and a full consideration date has been added in order to expand the original applicant pool.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 6, 2026.
Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: James Bielenberg at James.Bielenberg@oregonstate.edu or 541-867-0149.
Job Summary:
This recruitment will be used to fill four full-time Custodian positions for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU). This position is located in Newport, Oregon.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is Oregon State
University's campus for research, education, and outreach in marine
and coastal sciences. The Marine Science Center is located 55 miles
west of the OSU main campus in Newport, OR. Through its
partnerships, HMSC improves scientific understanding of marine
systems, coastal processes and resources, and applies this
knowledge to social, economic, and environmental issues.
The HMSC Custodian position is part of a team working in the evening
shift with the primary purpose of ensuring that OSU and specified
federal buildings on the HMSC campus are clean, well lit, secure and
provide a conducive environment for quality learning and research. This position works closely with the Custodial Services Coordinator and reports to the Custodial Supervisor.
This position is a member of the HMSC Custodial Team located in
Newport, Oregon and provides custodial support to over 20 facilities
on 50 acres of the HMSC campus.
This position is eligible for paid health benefits and retirement plans,
and paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal time off. It is also eligible
for reduced tuition. As a shift worker, you will receive shift differential
pay and overtime for work on holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
Cleaning and Sanitization:
Clean restrooms, large classrooms, laboratories, museum space,
library, high density public access areas and touchpoints, staff lounge,
areas around the buildings, empty trash and recycling, clean walls and
other surfaces, cleans windows and mirrors, clean and sanitize toilets,
sinks and showers, fill soap and paper dispensers, dust, sweep, mop,
strip floors, wax and buff floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets, pick up
litter, shovel snow, sweep steps, and wash exterior windows.
General Security and Safety:
Report problems or concerns to the Custodial Services
Coordinator or the Custodial Supervisor. Check to make sure buildings
are secured, doors and gates are locked at appropriate times and
lights are turned off. Report any suspicious activity.
Resupply:
Stock shelves and/or cleaning carts with needed supplies, clean the
carts and equipment at the end of the shift, test new products and
make a list of supplies needed. Keep custodial closets neat and
orderly.
Event Set up:
Assist with set-up and breakdown (tables, chairs, waste receptacles,
etc.) during special events.
Other:
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
At least one year of professional cleaning experience
Must be available to work weekends and some holidays. The custodian shift is 40 hours per week. It begins at 5:00 pm and ends at 1:00 am.
Must be highly motivated, have experience working in a team environment and have exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
In accordance with the Department of Commerce Background Investigation policy, the incumbent must successfully obtain the appropriate security clearance within 90 days of the employment start date.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience cleaning research labs, high density public access areas, classrooms, and/or library space. Demonstrable ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for all co-workers.
Working Conditions/Schedule:
Working Conditions/Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm, 12:30pm - 9pm, (2) 5pm-1pm shifts.
Must be available to work some weekends and holidays. Additional shifts differential is paid for shift and weekend work. Overtime for worked holidays.
Salary Range:
$18.06 - $22.84
Anticipated Start Date:
2026-08-17
Anticipated End Date:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our
Background Checks
website including the
for candidates
section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at
employee.relations@oregonstate.edu
.