Custodian

Custodian

Salary

$19.12 - $25.62 Hourly

Location

225 5th Street, Springfield, OR

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00035

Department

DPW Operations

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFS

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Description

Job Number: 2026-35

Closes: Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:59pm

Operations Division

Represented: AFSCME

Grade: 410 (Custodian I)

Non-exempt, Full Benefits

$19.12- $25.62 (Custodian I), Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregons Pay Equity Act.

• Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, on-site health and wellness center.

Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee's Retirement (PERS).

Typically works Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm, with occasional evenings/weekends during events

Position Overview:

The City of Springfield is seeking a custodian to perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance for City Hall. This position works independently in secure office spaces and buildings that are closed to the public.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Cleans floors, carpets, windows, walls and fixtures
• Vacuums and steam cleans carpets
• Waxes, strips, buffs and polishes floors
• Cleans and disinfects restroom facilities and replenishes supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels
• Responds to urgent situations, such as spills, that require quick action
• Orders cleaning supplies and equipment and maintains an appropriate stock at all times
• Uses various cleaning agents, chemicals, and solvents in a safe manner
• Operates and maintains equipment such as vacuums and floor waxing machine
• Collects and removes trash from a building or space
• Makes minor repairs as necessary, including tasks such as changing light bulbs and fixing leaks
• Notifies supervisor when major repairs are required
• Maintains a level of security in a building, such as locking doors, storing keys, and using access codes for restricted areas and rooms
• Performs outdoor upkeep as necessary, including picking up leaves, shoveling snow, power washing, and maintaining entrances and walkways
• Set-up and take-down of meeting rooms and events

For the complete Custodian job description, please see:

Class Specifications | Custodian I - Operations Maintenance | Class Spec Details

Education/ Experience:

The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. Such a way to meet minimum qualifications could include:

• High school diploma or GED, and 1-2 years of custodial experience or other relevant experience.

Preferences may be given based on qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience using floor waxing machine
• Previous experience using industrial cleaning chemicals and material handling
• Previous experience preparing work orders and requests

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Stand for long periods of time in order to perform cleaning tasks
• Repeatedly bend or stoop to clean
• Climb ladders
• Wear personal protective equipment, as necessary
• For the complete list of physical requirements, please see the job description:

Class Specifications | Custodian I - Operations Maintenance | Class Spec Details

Selection Process:

The selection process will include: interviews, reference checks, background check; as well as, post-offer (conditional offer) physical abilities certification.

Interview Process:

Top candidates will be invited to interview.

As a part of our selection process, it will be necessary for candidates to provide the names and email addresses of up to five professional references (including two managers) that can provide information on work performance. To avoid any delay in the process, we ask candidates to start gathering reference information now (name, email address, contact info and time period you worked together). Additional information regarding reference checking will be emailed to candidates at a later date through the SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 system.

All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran's Preference in Public Employment Law.

Please do not indicate 'See Resume' in the 'Work Experience' part of the application. The information you provide in the application 'Work Experience' and 'Job Duties' will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Springfield offers all regular employees a complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription and access to a wellness clinic along with additional supplemental and voluntary options.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have performing custodial duties in a non-residential environment?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

03

Please describe your custodial and janitorial duties in a non-residential environment. Please do not say see resume.

04

Preferences may be given based on qualifications and experience. Please check ALL that apply to you:

• Previous experience using floor waxing machine
• Previous experience using industrial cleaning chemicals and material handling
• Previous experience preparing work orders and requests
• NONE of these apply to me

05

This position requires physical work that includes standing for long periods of time, lifting, repeated bending or stooping, climbing ladders, use of personal protective equipment, and other physical duties. Please see the job description for full physical description.

• I understand

06

The selection process for this position includes interviews, reference checks, background check, and post-offer (conditional offer) physical abilities medical exam.

• I understand

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield, Oregon

Address 225 5th Street

Suite 201

Springfield, Oregon, 97477

Phone 541-726-3705

Website https://www.springfield-or.gov