Custodian

Oregon Humane Society; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off + Sick time

401(k) with employer match

Professional Development Opportunities

One free Oregon Humane adoption / year

Perks & Discounts at select vendors

Job summary

Oregon Humane is seeking a part-time Custodian to maintain clean, safe facilities at the Portland campus. The graveyard shift runs 6pm to 2:30am, with duties including cleaning, restocking, and coordinating with other teams to support Animal Shelter and medical facilities.

Responsibilities emphasize attention to detail, safety procedures, and helping ensure a welcoming environment for staff, volunteers and visitors. Oregon Humane offers benefits and a mission-driven workplace in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Ability to follow safety procedures
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Weekly cleaning duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and polishing.
• Restocking supplies and emptying trash across facilities.
• Disinfecting high touch areas and sanitizing restrooms.
• Demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and positive relationships with staff and visitors.
• Upholds ethical standards and respects customers and staff.
• Engages with leadership to review progress and adjust as needed.
• Uses data to track milestones and measure impact across the team.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders to keep them informed.
• Builds relationships with departments and donors to support organizational goals.
• Supports the mission of Oregon Humane through clean, safe facilities.

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Portland Campus - Portland, OR 97211, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.80 Hourly, Job Shift: Graveyard, About Oregon Humane

Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, Oregon Humane is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs. Visit oregonhumane.org to learn more about how we’re creating an ecosystem where all of us – animals and humans – feel safe, valued and part of something bigger.

The Team

The Facilities and Custodial teams play a crucial role in supporting all aspects of Oregon Humane. Through cross departmental communications and interactions, we ensure a safe and healthy environment for staff, volunteers, donors, the general public, and any and all vendors who find themselves on our ever expanding campus.

The Position

Custodians are responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and supporting the needs of the Oregon Humane Animal Shelter and medical facilities, grounds, and vehicles. All duties are performed according to established safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and department guidelines/standards. Other responsibilities include monitoring supplies needed for facility cleaning and general upkeep, and working as a collaborative team member paying close attention to details. All Oregon Humane staff members contribute to the stewardship of the organization’s mission and are expected to stay current on and understand issues related to animal welfare and Oregon Humane programs.

This shift is 6pm - 2:30am, 3 days/week

Eligible Benefits

• Paid Time Off + Sick time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development Opportunities
• One free Oregon Humane adoption / year
• Perks & Discounts at select vendors

Essential Responsibilities

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP

• Consistently strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.
• Maintains high ethical standards, including exhibiting behaviors and actions that embrace and align to our organization and customer service values, while treating all people with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates an awareness of your individual personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback; builds a culture of feedback and learning.

LEARNING

• Contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with the leadership team and across the organization to review progress and course correct if necessary.
• Utilizes data and insights to identify, understand and articulate the key inputs and metrics that tell the story of the organization/team strategy and its progress.
• Builds appropriate feedback loops to measure if we are meeting key milestones and if the impact planned is being felt across the organization.

INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION

• Communicate effectively to executive and other stakeholder groups to ensure they are informed and able to actively engage.
• Liaise with and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including other departments, and donors; build mutually rewarding professional relationships inside Oregon Humane at all levels.
• Leverage our best practices externally and grow Oregon Humane’ reputation as a leader in the animal welfare space.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all duties included in the weekly cleaning check list including: sweeping and mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, spot cleaning, emptying trash, restocking, disinfecting high touch areas, and cleaning/ sanitizing restrooms throughout the facilities and at 8001 NE 14th Place