Custodian – Eugene, OR
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Garten has an excellent opportunity to join our compassionate and hardworking team as a Custodian. When you join the team at Garten, you become a part of a not-for-profit corporation that changes lives and positively impacts the community. We have a diverse employee base and operate social enterprises to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities. In 2020, we celebrated our 50th-anniversary and have operated continuously and safely throughout the pandemic.
General Position Summary:
Performs custodial duties to fulfill custodial services contract requirements according to customer specifications. Performs all tasks in a safe manner and meets Garten quality standards.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
- Performs custodial duties such as vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, and other
miscellaneous services safely and in compliance with all Garten policies and procedures.
Secondary Functions:
- Performs quality assurance.
- Provides input on ways the organization can create integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Participates on and attends committees/teams as assigned
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Scope:
Performs duties independently with minimal supervision, operates from established and well known procedures. Decisions are made within general company policy constraints but may occasionally require independent decision making.
Mistakes/errors may cause complaints from customers which could result in customer dissatisfaction up to the point of contract cancellation. This could have negative public relations and financial impact.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position is not supervisory in nature.
Interpersonal Contacts:
Has both internal and external contacts. The most common internal contacts are with own department staff and supervisor. The most frequent external contacts are with customers. The types of interactions, for both internal and external contacts, involve information exchange.
Internal and external contacts are often made at the employee’s own initiative with all contacts being face to face. At least 20% of all contacts are with external customers while 80% are internal or non-customers.
Specific Job Skills Required:
- Ability to provide own transportation to and from work, with valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current vehicle insurance preferred
- Physical ability to operate custodial equipment, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, reach overhead, climb stairs and make repetitive motions of the arms/hands
- Physical ability to push/pull up to 20 pounds, to lift up to 200 pounds with assistance, and to carry up to 40 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday
- Ability to balance attentiveness to quality while concentrating on speed
- Ability to notice detail
- Ability to make decisions, use independent judgment and/or take independent action, and
- provide customer service
- Must be capable and willing to work an 8-hour day and up to 40 hours/week as required
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand English preferred
- Ability to actively participate in team development and team-oriented processes
Education and Experience Required:
A minimum of 1-6 months experience/training in general custodial service.
Job Conditions:
This position requires the incumbent to work in an environment where there may be exposure to fumes, noise, poor lighting, poor ventilation, dirt, dust, chemicals, odors, building temperature fluctuations, and biohazards. Other working conditions may include: working alone; on-call status; shift work; disagreeable contacts (i.e. aggressive/agitated individuals); and frequent interruptions. May be required to attend meetings outside of regular shift.
Perks Include:
- FREE Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance
- FREE Dental Insurance
- FREE Vision Insurance
- FREE Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Garten Retirement Plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays and one paid floating holiday
Footer/EEO Statement:
Garten commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@garten.org.