Custodian | Salem

Role Overview

The Oregon Health Authority’s Oregon State Hospital Environmental Services team is hiring Custodians in Salem. This role helps maintain a sanitary, safe, and therapeutic setting for patients and staff by meeting the organization’s cleanliness expectations.

Key Duties

• Handle cleanup and disinfection for spills, accidents, and other contaminated materials.
• Collect biohazard waste and sharps and move them to the approved secure storage location.
• Disinfect patient units during infectious disease outbreaks.
• Perform routine floor and surface care, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, and buffing.
• Vacuum carpets, remove spot stains, and clear trash.
• Scrub, rinse, and restore floors; clean and extract carpets and upholstered furniture.
• Maintain custodial tools and equipment in working order.
• Prepare floors and walls for renovation or remodeling work.

Compensation

The posted pay range is $3,515.00 to $3,798.00 per month. Custodian roles at Oregon State Hospital also receive a 10% pay differential above the base rate. The listed salary is the non-PERS qualifying range; if the selected candidate qualifies for PERS, the rate includes an additional 6.95%.

Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have at least 6 months of custodial experience that included use of equipment needed for custodial work, and be able to handle physically demanding tasks such as pushing and pulling heavy equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds, crouching, stooping, bending, and standing or walking for up to 90% of the work shift.

Preferred Background

Priority attributes include strong custodial organization, comfort using technology and training to improve performance, respect for individual and cultural differences, experience with commercial cleaning equipment, knowledge of cleaning chemical dilution ratios, and the ability to manage time, prioritize assignments, and finish tasks in order of importance.

Special Conditions

Selection is contingent on a criminal records check that meets agency standards and must remain compliant throughout employment. This is an in-office, full-time SEIU-represented position based in Salem, Oregon. The agency does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, the employee must complete I-9 documentation and prove authorization to work in the United States. Employment authorization that depends on sponsorship now or later will not meet agency requirements.

How to Apply

At the time of application, keep your work history current, upload a recent resume, and complete all supplemental questions. External applicants must use the State of Oregon job opportunities system, while current state employees must apply through Workday. Applicants should also monitor Workday and email, including junk folders, for updates. Veterans’ preference documents must be submitted through the proper process rather than in the resume field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members at a very low monthly cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare.
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of sick leave each month, and vacation accrual beginning at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Participation in PERS/OPSRP retirement plans.
• Training opportunities to support career growth with the State of Oregon.

Additional Information

Posting date: 04/27/2026. Application deadline: 05/27/2026. The announcement covers multiple full-time custodial vacancies in Salem, Oregon. Salary placement will be determined through an equal pay analysis based on the information in the application. The agency emphasizes equal opportunity, pay equity, and non-discrimination, and identifies itself as an anti-racist organization working to reduce health inequities and structural barriers.

Contact

For questions about the announcement or to request an alternate application format, contact Senior Recruiter Tiffany Gregg at tiffany.gregg@oha.oregon.gov or 503-716-7772.