Department: Physical Education and Recreation
Classification: Custodian
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $16.94-$21.42 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

Position closes May 4, 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete the online application.

Department Summary

The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios: the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Multicultural and Identity Based Support Services, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.

The Physical Education and Recreation Department (PE and Rec) plays a vital role at the University of Oregon in educating, engaging, and inspiring the campus community to live active, balanced lives! As part of the Division of Student Life, we expand learning beyond the classroom and facilitate positive experiences to support physical, emotional, and social well-being, as well as student success. We actively cultivate a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment at the Student Rec Center that honors diverse needs and encourages people of all abilities and backgrounds to participate.

PE and Rec offers world-class facilities, a long tradition of curricular-based physical education classes, and a growing and diverse set of programs, but what really sets the department apart is the culture co-created by the people who work here. We are committed to equity, belonging, and social justice, as well as fostering a diverse and culturally-aware community. PE and Rec team members are cooperative and collaborative, both within and outside the department, and we strive for excellence in everything we do for our community. We demonstrate integrity in our interactions and challenge each other to continually grow and develop.

Core Values:
*Compassion *Cooperation *Development *Equity and Inclusion *Excellence *Fun *Integrity *Stewardship *Wellbeing

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to support a quality physical education and recreational experience through effective and timely maintenance, repair, improvements, renovation, and cleaning of recreation/PE facilities. Our customers are students, faculty, and staff of the university, campus visitors, and employees of PE and Rec. Working facilities include: Student Recreation Center, Gerlinger Hall, Gerlinger Annex, Student Tennis Center and Outdoor Recreation (fields, courts, running track and open spaces).

This position will be responsible for cleaning offices, lounges, multi-use spaces, restrooms, locker rooms, hallways, and all activity areas. Duties include, but are not limited to, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, polishing, cleaning light fixtures, washing windows, cleaning carpets and upholstered chairs, using auto scrubber on floors, picking up and emptying trash, cleaning toilets, urinals, sinks, drains, mirrors, lockers, and walls. This position will restock dispensers, clean and stock custodial closets, perform minor repair to custodial equipment, and perform annual cleaning including, but not limited to, floor sealing/waxing, stripping or buffing. This position will perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, including set up and tear down of rental equipment and may perform limited outdoor facility maintenance such as cleaning steps, windows, and entryways.

Duties will be performed in compliance with departmental, University, state, federal and OSHA regulations, policies and procedures. The person in this position makes decisions on work priorities, necessary supplies and equipment, the means of accomplishing duties, and personal and public safety. The work productivity and protection of self and public are affected by these decisions.

The Coordinator of Facilities reviews the work of this position daily. Review is conducted by visual and written inspection. The purpose of the review is to ensure a clean and safe working area.

Work conditions and physical demands:
• This position is located in a recreation setting where temperatures, lighting, noise, and air quality will vary and some outside work is required.
• This position works with germicidal, sanitizing, and other cleaning products.
• The ability to follow written and oral communication regarding schedules, cleaning duties, and cleaning products is required.
• The position may involve lifting heavy items and will typically include stooping and performing repetitious movements.

Shift times may vary, but typical work schedule for this position is anticipated to be Monday-Friday, 3am-11:30am.

Minimum Requirements

• One year of cleaning experience in commercial, residential or industrial setting.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to follow written and oral communication regarding schedules, cleaning duties and cleaning products.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment with co-workers to create effective relationships for problem-solving.
• Ability to foster and maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Ability to respond to unexpected interruptions with flexibility and to re-prioritize work appropriately.
• Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds in support of an inclusive working environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Experience with floor care.
• Experience prioritizing work duties and working independently with little to no direct supervision.
• Experience using email as a communication tool.
• Ability and willingness to work special events that may be scheduled overtime on weekdays and weekends.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

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