"Custodian"

POSITION SUMMARY

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: February 16, 2026
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: March 2, 2026
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/Temporary: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver's 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
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Work Location Type: On-campus
Work Hours: M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Hours are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

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.
• To view SOU's very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit benefits overview.

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

• Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification. The appointing authority is responsible for recruitment and selection. Refer to Personnel Rule 105-43-005.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Preferred Requirements

• One year custodial experience 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

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

• Cleans classrooms and arranges desks and chairs, cleans boards
• Cleans offices
• Dust mops / wet mops hallways and buffs floors
• Cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms
• Cleans stairwells (inside and out)
• Vacuums / dustmops floors.
• Assigns work for student worker(s) and monitors performance.
• Maintains carpets by extracting, shampooing, and trash removal.

(15%) Duties Include: Periodic work:

• Changes lights.
• Cleans windows.
• Orders supplies.
• Helps with moves and setups.

(15%) Duties Include: Cleans around perimeter of the building(s):

• Cleans sidewalks.
• Sweeps entrances and porches.
• Snow removal.
• Other duties as assigned.

(10%) Duties Include

• Maintains hard floors by scrubbing, buffing, stripping, and waxing.

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.

Physical Demands

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.