Custodian Experience Jobs in Springfield, OR (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.62 Hourly
Location : Facilities Management: 715 W. 4th Avenue, Eugene, OR
Job Type: Substitute
Job Number: 2026-00156
School/Department: Custodial/Grounds
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 3/31/2027 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Summary
This is a part-time Custodial Substitute position for the 2026/2027 school year - multiple vacancies.
Perform a variety of standardized custodial work in the upkeep of District-owned buildings and facilities. Perform other related work as required.
Supervisory Relationships
Receives technical instructions and supervision from a lead person. Supervision is provided by a Building Administrator or site-based administrator.
Distinguishing Characteristics
1. Positions in this classification perform general custodial work. Work is routine and performed under standing instructions and practices. Work involves the use of mechanical equipment for such tasks as stripping, waxing and washing floors.
2. This classification is delineated from the Custodial Technician classification in that it does not normally relieve
the Custodial/ Maintenance Coordinator (head custodian) during absences.
Essential Functions:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks found in positions of this classification.)

1. Sweep floors, vacuum rugs and carpets, empty wastebaskets, remove trash, and clean chalkboards.
2. Mop and sanitize buildings including rest rooms, locker rooms, kitchen, and hallways. Fill paper and soap dispensers.
3. Dispose of trash and other debris from hallways, classrooms, and rest rooms.
4. Maintain gym floors and other special floorings.
5. Coordinate scheduled night time activities. Maintain security by locking building at appropriate times.
6. Strip, wax and buff floors and hallways.
7. Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Resumen de clasificación
Realizar una variedad de trabajos de custodia estandarizados en el mantenimiento de edificios e instalaciones que es propiedad del Distrito. Realizar otro trabajo relacionado según sea necesario.
Relaciones de supervisión
Recibe instrucciones técnicas y supervisión de una persona encargada. La supervisión es proporcionada por un administrador del edificio o un administrador del sitio.
Características distintivas
1. Las posiciones en esta clasificación realizan trabajos generales de trabajo de limpieza y mantenimiento. El trabajo es rutinario y se realiza bajo instrucciones y prácticas permanentes. El trabajo implica el uso de equipos mecánicos para tareas como quitar la cera, encera y lavado de pisos.
2. Esta clasificación se describe a partir de la clasificación del Técnico de Conserje, ya que normalmente no revela al Coordinador de Conserje / Mantenimiento (conserje principal) durante las ausencias.
Ejemplos de deberes
(Cualquier posición puede no incluir todos los deberes enumerados ni los ejemplos enumerados incluyen todas las tareas encontradas en las posiciones de esta clasificación).
1. Barra los pisos, aspire los tapetes y las alfombras, vacíe los basureros, retire la basura y limpie las pizarras.
2. Limpie y desinfecte los edificios, incluidos los baños, los vestuarios, la cocina y los pasillos. Llenar papel y dispensadores de jabón.
3. Tirar la basura y otra basura de los pasillos, aulas/salones de clase y salas de descanso.
4. Mantenimiento de los pisos del gimnasio y otros pisos especiales.
5. Coordinar las actividades en las noches que están programadas. Mantener la seguridad cerrando el edificio en los momentos apropiados.
6. Quitar la cera, encera y pulir los pisos y pasillos.
7. Mantiene la asistencia regular y puntual.
8. Realiza otras tareas relacionadas según lo asignado.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to learn about various cleaning chemicals, solvents, and equipment used in custodial work.
2. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and perform the required work independent of direct supervision.
3. Some mechanical abilities to troubleshoot and perform non-complex repairs to power tools and equipment.
4. Good physical condition to perform lifting (25 - 75 pounds), floor buffing, and other manual labor tasks.
5. Ability to apply safe work practices in the performance of work.
6. Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with students, staff, administrators, and others.
7. Adaptability and flexibility to perform work with changing priorities and interruptions.
8. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
9. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.

Substitute Custodial Position Special Requirements:
Custodial experience preferred, but not required. Consideration also given for work history including customer service, work with/around children, grounds keeping, manual labor, or other fast paced environments. Hours are typically 2:45 PM - ll:15 PM.
Conocimientos, destrezas y habilidades requeridos:
1. Capacidad para comprender y seguir instrucciones escritas y orales, y realizar el trabajo requerido independientemente de la supervisión directa.
2. Capacidad para aprender sobre diversos productos químicos de limpieza, disolventes y equipos utilizados en el trabajo de limpieza.
3. Algunas habilidades mecánicas para solucionar problemas y realizar reparaciones no complejas de herramientas y equipos eléctricos.
4. Buena condición física para poder levantar (25 a 75 libras), pulido de pisos y otras tareas de trabajo manual.
5. Capacidad para aplicar prácticas de trabajo seguras en el desempeño del trabajo.
6. Capacidad para comunicarse de manera efectiva y trabajar en armonía con los estudiantes, el personal, los administradores y otros.
7. Adaptabilidad y flexibilidad para realizar trabajos con cambios de prioridades e interrupciones.
8.Experiencia en prácticas diferenciadoras para poblaciones diversas.
9.Habilidad para trabajar eficazmente y en colaboración con diversos estudiantes, personal y poblaciones de la comunidad.
Puesto de conserje suplente: Cualificaciones especiales:
Se valorará la experiencia en tareas de limpieza y mantenimiento, aunque no es un requisito indispensable. Se tomará en cuenta la experiencia laboral previa en áreas como atención al cliente, trabajo con niños o en su entorno, mantenimiento de exteriores, trabajo manual u otros entornos de ritmo dinámico. El horario habitual es de 2:45 p. m. a 11:15 p. m.
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education to read and follow simple verbal and written instructions. No custodial work experience is required.
Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.
Requisitos mínimos para la entrada a la clase
Educación suficiente para leer y seguir instrucciones verbales y escritas simples. No se requiere experiencia laboral de conserje o mantenimiento.
Additional Information
Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.
We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovernmentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.
ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.
It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.
There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.
Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.
For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/benefits.