Janitor - Night - Montavilla Community Center

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JOB SUMMARY

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their work site. Duties include daily and periodic cleaning and general maintenance of equipment. This position also provides customer service at Relay Resource’s contracting sites. Presence at the worksite during normal business hours is an essential function of this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Cleaning

a. Ensure that all the following tasks are performed to meet janitorial industry standards:

a. Trashing

b. Dusting

c. Vacuuming

d. Sweeping

e. Mopping

f. Cart Maintenance

g. Restroom Cleaning (Showers)

h. Daily carpet spotting

i. Furniture cleaning

j. Glass Cleaning

k. Outside grounds keeping

2. Tools/Equipment

a. Ensure all tools assigned are in good and safe operating order.

b. Maintain a safe and orderly storage system for tools and supplies.

c. Maintain a working knowledge of materials and equipment used by Relay Resources.

3. Safety and Security –

a. Maintain assigned work area to promote safety and efficiency.

b. Ensure that emergency procedures are followed (i.e. fire alarms, emergency evacuation)

d. Maintain a working knowledge of fire prevention and reporting procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous training in janitorial field or at least six months work experience in the janitorial field, including the following areas: General Daily Office Cleaning, Restroom Cleaning, Daily Carpet Care and Periodic Cleaning.

• Must have dependable transportation to work site to maintain good attendance and punctuality.

• Must be able to obtain necessary security clearances for their site.

• Must have a working knowledge of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual cleaning schedules.

• Appropriate grooming and hygiene

• Appropriate interaction with co-workers, to include appropriate language for the work place.

• Proper handling of customer requests and complaints with professional interaction.

• The ability to take direction from supervisor.

• Ability to pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting as appropriate at any time during employment.

SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY

Ability to work with moderate supervision and some independent decision making.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical work-walking and/or standing for long periods of time.

• Ability to work swing or graveyard hours.

• Ability to respond to emergencies.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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!

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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