Marion County is looking for a dependable team member to add to our custodial team. We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-disciplined, responsible team member to help us clean, sanitize, and keep county facilities in overall good condition. Custodial staff typically work 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., so if you are needing an alternative work schedule, take pride in your work, and are looking for a positive team environment, please consider joining us.

Why Facilities Management? Custodial staff members are a critical part of the team who are committed to keeping the County’s facilities clean, safe, and functioning properly. Marion County brings together facility maintenance best practices, customer service skills, and employee and management leadership to accomplish the County’s mission and vision and to make the most efficient and effective use of public resources. If you are a person who is looking for an alternative work schedule, is conscientious, and has knowledge of the commercial cleaning industry, then Marion County’s Facilities Custodian is a good option for you.

Why Marion County? With the support of the Marion County Board of Commissioners, our Custodial team does meaningful work in maintaining our facilities. Best of all, on this Custodial team you will have plenty of opportunities to contribute, learn, and make a positive impact on our county.

The Department
The mission of the Business Services Department is to provide credible expertise, efficient processes, and quality delivery of services that provide safe, healthy, productive, and more resilient facilities for Marion County.

The work through the Facilities and Construction Management, Risk Management, and Administration support our department in achieving its mission by making wise investments today for a more viable future.

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Compensation
The wage range for this position is $16.76 to $22.46 hourly with initial wages starting at $16.76 hourly. This is a non-exempt, part-time, relief/on-call temporary job, which is eligible for overtime.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, buffs, strips, waxes, and vacuums floors
• Extracts carpets
• Operates and cleans various equipment, including power-cleaning equipment, such as buffers, scrubbers, and extractors
• Cleans rest rooms and fixtures, including cleaning and disinfecting toilets, urinals, sinks, walls, vents and partitions; replenishes rest room supplies
• Dusts and cleans offices where care must be taken that office papers and materials are not destroyed; removes surface dirt/dust on horizontal surfaces at a variety of heights
• Cleans windows, mirrors and glass at a variety of heights
• Empties trash and recycling on multiple floors in county buildings; disposes of trash and recycling in proper dumpsters
• Prepares chemicals as per instructions using basic math skills to compute dilution ratios
• Responds to customer special requests for removal of debris, clean up of spills, etc
• Orders and puts away supplies
• Attends various meetings; completes required training
• Maintain building security; secures doors and performs periodic security checks to the various County buildings
• Uses basic computer skills to check and update the work order system, complete time sheets, order supplies/laundry, schedule time off, and communicate with supervisor and coworkers via e-mail, etc.
• Carries cell phone and makes sure it is operating properly every day.

Requirements for the Position

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.