In this role, you will be providing direct support to janitorial staff, while managing communication between customers, management, and support staff. By becoming a Janitorial Supervisor, you will join a team that proudly keeps the facilities and shared spaces in our communities clean, in a safe and effective way. Our union representatives at SEIU Local 49 have acknowledged our enhanced cleaning protocols and procedures, sharing them as best practices for the janitorial industry.

• Support, train and mentor 20 janitors with disabilities and barriers to ensure success and engagement
• Maintain positive communication between customers, management and support staff
• Understand and apply budget constraints related to supplies
• Develop and implement work schedules and ensure coverage
• Willingness to perform janitorial tasks when necessary
• Maintain positive communication between customers, management, and support staff
• Conduct site inspections to ensure quality standards are achieved
• Resolve customer concerns and worksite conflicts in a professional and timely manner

• Full-time benefits, including: medical, dental, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, and mileage reimbursement.
  • Relay pays 100% of an employee’s medical, dental, and vision premiums
  • Enjoy paid time off, paid sick days and paid holidays

• 5 years combined education, janitorial operations, and/or management experience
• Experience in a clinical or health cleaning industry is preferred
• Experience working or volunteering with persons with disabilities and/or diverse populations is preferred
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Some knowledge of contracts preferred
• Physical ability to perform occasional janitorial tasks; walk, bend, lift and carry items up to 50 lbs
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 office
• Work well in a team environment
• Pass a criminal background check to obtain Federal security clearances
• Driver's license and insurance required to drive company vehicles on the Airport premises

Janitorial

Relay is one of the largest janitorial service providers in the greater Portland area. Our team proudly cleans shared spaces such as the award-winning Portland International Airport (PDX), Portland State University (PSU), and Portland City Hall.

Learn more about what it’s like to work on our janitorial team!

COVID Vaccination Requirements

Where permitted by applicable law, you must be fully vaccinated or exempted by an approved medical or religious exemption request by your start date (first day reporting to work) to be considered for employment. If you're covered by a medical or religious exemption, please ask for the appropriate exception form during your interview process.

More about us

Relay Resources is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, OR, that employs more than 700 people, the majority of whom are people with disabilities. We cultivate meaningful work through services we provide to business and government customers, which include janitorial, landscaping, document services, and supply chain solutions. We also own and manage more than 900 units of affordable housing. We create value for our community by delivering quality services to our customers, good jobs to our employees, and affordable homes to our residents.

Equal Opportunity

Relay Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome everyone to our team/to apply. We are committed to a people-first, inclusive culture that benefits our employees, customers, and residents. Relay encourages a diversity of applicants of all backgrounds and identities including disability, race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, military service, marital status, parental status, age, and individuals with a Preferred Worker Card. Let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, or to perform the job you are applying for.

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