The Custodian I provides custodial and support services for all OMSI facilities, activities, and events. OMSI's Portland campus includes 219,000 square feet of museum space, along with multiple outbuildings totaling over 57,000 square feet. Custodial staff serve to help ensure that OMSI provides a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all guests and staff. This position is on-call scheduled <19 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Custodial Duties:
  • Performs general custodial services, utilizing best practice for safety, efficiency, and environmental concerns;
  • Cleans and stocks restrooms on a daily basis, ensuring proper sanitary conditions and good appearance;
  • Responsible for waste disposal throughout the OMSI campus, including interior and exterior spaces;
  • Supports OMSI departments with general custodial services.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assists with setup and teardown of OMSI events and assist with office moves;
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Facilities management.

Knowledge and Skills:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Business Practices:
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
  • Strong customer service and communication skills;
  • Ability to adhere to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements;
  • Ability to pivot between individual and team work;
  • Ability to model and support a positive team dynamic with paid and unpaid staff.
• Custodial Skills:
  • Working knowledge with operating and maintaining custodial tools;
  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve custodial-related issues;
  • Ability to learn and follow safety and protocol regulations.

PREFERENCES:

• Proficient or native fluency in a second language (non-English).

Education & Work Experiences:

REQUIREMENTS:

• None.

PREFERENCES:

• Prior custodial-related experience.

Additional Requirements/Preferences; Including Licenses and Certifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks and reference checks.