Job Details
Park Custodian (Seasonal)
2026-02-13 City of Medford, OR Medford,OR
Description:
Compensation & Information on Benefits
The anticipated hiring range for the Park Custodian position is $20.70(first step) to $21.74or $22.82(second or third step).The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
INCLUDED BENEFITS:
Essential Functions of the Position:
Other Functions of the Position:
Competencies:
High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.
Customer Orientation- Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.
Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and act without being prompted. They don't wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
Integrity- Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
Team Player- Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT (Please read):
Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:
Questions or Assistance:
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility, a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
ADA:
The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process, please contact (541) ###-#### or email: ...@cityofmedford.org.
Part-Time and Seasonal employee benefits may include:
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Are you a current or former servicemember of the Oregon National Guard and seeking consideration for Veterans' Preference in this recruitment? **Reminder: If yes, you must upload documentation verifying Oregon National Guard service (e.g., DD214 or NGB Form 22 showing an HONORABLE discharge or release, or other state recognized documentation confirming Oregon National Guard service) by the recruitment closing date**
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Are you at least 18 years of age or will you be 18 years old by date of hire?
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Do you have at least six (6) months of experience as a custodian with an industrial, janitorial firm, or commercial business?**Important: If you answer "Yes," be sure to include all related work experience in your online application. Applications without this information may be disqualified.**
04
Describe why you are interested in this position and how your life or work experiences have prepared you for this role.
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Describe your custodial experience, including tools and equipment used.
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Describe the steps you would perform to clean a park restroom. What would you start with, and how would you end?
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Are you willing to work nights and weekends?
Required Question
Salary: $20.71 - $26.42 Hourly
Location : Medford, OR
Job Type: Seasonal (less than 6 months) up to 40 hr/wk
Job Number: 2026-00018-02
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Park Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/11/2026
Closing Date: 2/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal
Summary
Join the team that keeps Medford's parks clean, safe, and ready for the community. This seasonal hands-on role supports full-time custodial staff with cleaning, stocking, and securing park restrooms and facilities across the City. Medford currently maintains 22 park restrooms that are cleaned, restocked, and locked nightly, and this position is key to that effort.
Working under the Custodial Lead, you'll travel between park sites, assist with routine custodial work, light maintenance, graffiti cleanup, and help maintain welcoming public spaces in varying weather conditions. If you're reliable, team-oriented, and take pride in quality work, we'd love to hear from you!
Required Education and Experience:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Six (6) months or more experience as a custodian with an industrial, janitorial firm, or commercial business and thorough knowledge of custodial materials and methods.
- Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Compensation & Information on Benefits
The anticipated hiring range for the Park Custodian position is $20.70(first step) to $21.74or $22.82(second or third step).The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
INCLUDED BENEFITS:
- Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for part-time, year-round positions.
- Paid sick leave - one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
- Access to the City's 24/7
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Safely drives City vehicle to various work locations.
- Cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects park restrooms fixtures, floors, and walls.
- Coordinates with management on restroom custodial stock orders.
- Sweeps, mops (wet and dry), and refinishes/paints restroom floors.
- Dusts and polishes fixtures and equipment.
- Washes/cleans windows, mirrors, walls restroom partitions, urinals, and toilets.
- Mitigates and cleans graffiti vandalism on restroom walls, doors, and partitions or other areas as assigned within the park system.
- Repaint interior and exterior of park restrooms as needed throughout the season.
- Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
- Disposes of collected waste and other materials.
- Adheres to safety practices and standards when performing all duties.
Other Functions of the Position:
- Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the Supervisor.
- Performs a variety of minor routine building maintenance tasks; identifies and reports building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.
- Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
- Handles job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
- Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
- Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
- Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Competencies:
High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.
Customer Orientation- Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.
Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and act without being prompted. They don't wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
Integrity- Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
Team Player- Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to complete considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
- Occasionally walks up and down multiple levels of steps and building levels while carrying supplies.
- Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT (Please read):
- It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
- Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
- Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
- Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
- Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:
- Criminal history background investigation
- Favorable driving record
- Clear drug screen following federal law
- Professional reference check
Questions or Assistance:
- If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at (541) ###-####.
- For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) ###-####.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility, a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
ADA:
The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process, please contact (541) ###-#### or email: ...@cityofmedford.org.
Part-Time and Seasonal employee benefits may include:
- Paid sick leave.
- Opportunity to earn wellness incentives.
- Fully equipped fitness center available 24 hours a day.
- Oregon PERS retirement contributions paid by employer for part-time year-round positions.
01
Are you a current or former servicemember of the Oregon National Guard and seeking consideration for Veterans' Preference in this recruitment? **Reminder: If yes, you must upload documentation verifying Oregon National Guard service (e.g., DD214 or NGB Form 22 showing an HONORABLE discharge or release, or other state recognized documentation confirming Oregon National Guard service) by the recruitment closing date**
- Yes
- No
02
Are you at least 18 years of age or will you be 18 years old by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have at least six (6) months of experience as a custodian with an industrial, janitorial firm, or commercial business?**Important: If you answer "Yes," be sure to include all related work experience in your online application. Applications without this information may be disqualified.**
- Yes
- No
04
Describe why you are interested in this position and how your life or work experiences have prepared you for this role.
05
Describe your custodial experience, including tools and equipment used.
06
Describe the steps you would perform to clean a park restroom. What would you start with, and how would you end?
07
Are you willing to work nights and weekends?
- Yes
- No
Required Question