Department: Erb Memorial Union
Classification: Custodian
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $ 18.06 - $22.84 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
December 1, 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a resume
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 now called Community and Belonging, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
The Erb Memorial Union (EMU) is a department of the Division of Student Life. The EMU is a multifaceted auxiliary service that employs over 90 professional staff and 400 student staff, and serves over 15 thousand daily users during the academic year. The EMU welcomes students, faculty, staff, the community, and visitors to campus, and its mission is to provide learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth in an open, inclusive, and resource-rich community where students and staff collaborate to inspire and sustain extraordinary programs and services that promote diversity and social interaction. The EMU is student-centered and is operated in collaboration with a student Board, who are actively involved in determining the character and scope of the department and approve the budget recommendations of all EMU services and programs.
Position Summary
The Custodian position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe and sanitary conditions in and around the Erb Memorial Union (EMU). Duties include sanitation of restrooms; floor and window care; cleaning of the building, dining areas, and all surrounding grounds; emptying garbage, compost, and recycling; assisting with general maintenance of the facility, and providing excellent customer service to all EMU staff and visitors. Typical shift for this position is Monday -Friday 11am-7:30pm, but might be subject to change at times depending on building needs.
The Custodian will demonstrate and promote effective and respectful communication with staff, management, building users, and other campus departments. The person in this position will exhibit appropriate behavior in the workplace, creating a respectful work environment. This position reports to the Custodial Services Manager.
Work Conditions and Physical Demands
Physical demands typically include overhead work on ladders, heavy lifting (50+ lbs), stair climbing, bending, stretching, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, extensive walking on hard smooth finishes as well as uneven surfaces and prolonged periods of exertion. Work conditions may be in freezers, coolers, service tunnels, basement spaces, noisy areas, inclement weather, and dimly lit spaces. Work may require clean-up of bodily fluids.
Essential Personnel
Weather conditions can change rapidly in the Pacific Northwest, and some personnel are considered required at all times to maintain the continuity of critical operations and business during/after a weather or other emergent event. The custodian position is one of those positions, necessitating that the employee make every reasonable effort to arrive at campus at their regularly scheduled times unless otherwise notified by their supervisor. Essential personnel must provide reliable and current contact information at all times.
Minimum Requirements
• One year of custodial experience.
• Basic knowledge of commercial cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Professional Competencies
• Ability to perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and the University.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem-solving and positive interactions.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Ability to maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to model the highest ethical standards.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to understand and work from written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to respond to unexpected interruptions with flexibility and to re-prioritize work appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with commercial cleaning equipment and industrial chemicals.
• Experience maintaining floors in a large facility.
• Experience prioritizing work duties and working independently with little to no supervision.
• Experience using email as a communication tool.
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 our website.
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