Custodial Worker 2 - Business Services

Custodial Worker 2 - Business Services

Salary

$18.94 - $25.28 Hourly

Location

Salem, OR

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

486-2026-1

Department

Business Services

Division

Facilities Management

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

06

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Acts as lead worker and performs a variety of specialized tasks related to custodial care of county buildings.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a custodial supervisor who assigns and reviews work performed.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class. However, may exercise lead direction over other custodial personnel and temporary employees and covers in the absence of the supervisor.

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

Custodial 2 Lead Responsibilities:

• Work closely with managers, supervisors, and staff from other departments, as needed.
• May work closely with outside vendors to ensure that warranty work is scheduled and completed.
• Meet with vendors when the Supervisor is unavailable.
• Establishes and maintains professional and effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and other departments and agencies.
• Communicate effectively and keep everyone up to date on the status of projects, work orders for that campus/work site, and issues/concerns.
• Organizes, plans, and prioritizes workload and projects.
• Act in the capacity of the supervisor when they are not available.
• Provide daily direction and guidance to Custodial 1 employees at assigned campus/worksite, and other campuses as needed.
• Train employees, assign and review work; prioritize work assignments; review timesheets; arrange for work coverage during absences; and provide backup support to staff as needed.
• Assist in coordinating training for custodial employees on how to order parts and tools, use of the WOs system, including recording of time, parts, supplies, and materials to WOs.
• Complete, track, and reviews work orders (WOs)and preventative maintenance (PMs) tasks weekly and ensures scheduled WOs are completed within department priority-level time standards.
• Order and put away supplies.
• Drives to and from campuses to complete work throughout Marion County.
• Attend Lead Meetings and communicate with the Supervisor on issues that need to be addressed during these meetings.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed according to OSHA regulations and County procedures.

Daily Operations:

• Use a variety of equipment to scrub, buff, strip hard floors (scrubber, buffer, burnisher, wet vac.)
• Uses a variety of equipment to thoroughly remove dirt from carpet (extractors)
• Fills in for Custodial 1 employees to cover for scheduled and unscheduled leave.
• Uses independent judgment and decision making.
• Knowledgeable of and able to perform required tasks of all custodial routes.
• Always carry a cell phone.
• Operate and cleans various equipment.
• Prepare chemicals per instructions using basic math skills to compute dilution ratios.
• Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, walls, and partitions.
• Dispose of trash and recycling in proper dumpsters.
• Appropriately handle and dispose of hazardous waste.

Other Duties:

• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Comply with department and county policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Use ladders and stairs.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance, and needed CJIS clearance.
• Possess and maintains a current ODL and an acceptable driving record.
• Attend various meetings and complete the required training.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Graduation from high school, or equivalent, AND
• Two years experience in custodial work; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures, and cleaning materials such as soaps, powders, waxes and polishes; the care and maintenance of cleaning equipment, procedures and tools; the care of hard surface floors and carpets. Knowledge of the proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste.

Skills and abilities to operate motor-driven cleaning equipment, work independently, understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; perform manual tasks for extended periods; establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with other employees, tenants, the public, and other agencies; work evenings; operate a motor vehicle; provide training to others; give and prioritize work assignments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Operates a motor vehicle; stands, bends; sits, stoops, moves about the work area, bending forward; reaches overhead; lifts 50 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 50 lbs.; pushes and pulls items weighing up to 75 lbs.; operates a keyboard; rapid-mental/hand-eye coordination; speaks in a clear and audible voice; reads 12 point font; distinguish colors/shades; twisting 90 degrees radius; walking; turning neck 180 degrees radius; smelling; repetitive motion of hands, feet, and wrists; handling and grasping; ability to hear at a normal speech level; independent judgement; customer service; possible risk of exposure to blood/body fluids, dust, heat, cold, uneven areas; works in normal office environment.

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 Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

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.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

01

To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of work experience do you have where you performed cleaning duties? One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours. NOTE: Your answers must be supported by details in the Work Experience section of your application

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• None of the above

03

Choose from the list below to describe the type(s) of facilities where you performed cleaning duties. NOTE: Your answers must be supported by details in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Office Buildings
• School Buildings
• Residential/Private Home
• Coffee Shop/Barista
• Fast Food/Restaurant
• Property Management
• Cannery/Sanitation
• Factory
• Other (specify below)
• None of the above

04

Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application.

05

Indicate how much full-time customer service work experience you have. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.) NOTE: Your answers must be supported by details in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above

06

Select the equipment with which you have at least 6 months of full-time work experience. You may select more than one option. NOTE: Your answers must be supported by details in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Carpet Extractor
• Carpet Spotter
• Floor Scrubber
• Floor Buffer
• Vacuum
• Broom, Mop, and Bucket
• None of the above

07

Select the task(s) with which you have at least 6 months of full-time experience. NOTE: Your answers must be supported by details in the Work Experience section of your application.

• E-mail
• Data Entry (simplistic)
• Electronic Calendar
• Work Order Systems
• None of the above

08

Indicate how much full-time work experience you have in training and supervising staff. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.) NOTE: Your answers must be supported by details in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above

09

Please describe your experience with floor care. (I.E. Carpet cleaning, scrubbing, buffing and waxing floors.) NOTE: Your answers must be supported by details in the Work Experience section of your application.

Required Question

Employer Marion County

Address PO BOX 14500

Salem, Oregon, 97309

Phone (503) 566-3949

Website https://www.co.marion.or.us/HR/Pages/jobs.aspx