Janitor - Night - PDX

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Relay Resources is seeking a dedicated janitorial team member for full-time night shifts in Portland, OR. Responsibilities include cleaning, restroom care, carpet maintenance, and surface cleaning to industry standards.

You will manage tools, follow safety protocols, and support a safe, clean environment for staff and visitors. Required six months of janitorial experience or training, dependable transportation, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Six months janitorial experience or training in general cleaning, restroom cleaning, and carpet care.
• Dependable transportation to work site for attendance.
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearances for the site.
• Working knowledge of cleaning schedules (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Appropriate grooming and hygiene for a professional workplace.
• Professional interaction with coworkers and customers; appropriate language for the workplace.
• Ability to take direction from a supervisor.
• Ability to pass criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting as appropriate.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision and some independent decision making.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial tasks to meeting industry standards: trashing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, carpet care, furniture cleaning, and glass cleaning.
• Maintain tools/equipment in safe working order and manage storage.
• Promote safety in the work area and follow emergency procedures and fire safety protocols.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Location 7000 Northeast Airport Way,Portland, OR, 97218,United States
• Base Pay $18.75 / Hour
• Other Compensation $19.86 once on PDX night shift
• Job Category Janitorial - Union, Full-Time, Night Shift
• Industry Saturday through Wednesday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Employee Type Employee (W2 Non-Exempt)
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Relay Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer t hat strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture and believes each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to adjust the work identified . It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Disabled people / people with disabilities and neurodivergent people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Relay Core Competencies

Focus on Strengths

Prioritize Informed Action

Communicate Clearly

Champion Disability Inclusion

Build Supportive Relationships

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Cleaning –

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

a. Trashing

b. Dusting

d. Sweeping

e. Mopping

f. Cart Maintenance

g. Restroom Cleaning (Showers)

h. Daily carpet spotting

i. Furniture cleaning

j. Glass Cleaning

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, emergencyevacuation)

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

Requirements

Why you’re a great fit

We know that experience is gathered in many ways. These guidelines represent some, but not all the ways you might have acquired the skills required for this role. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties but got there in a different way, please apply.

• Good communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to write and read simple instructions and short correspondence
• The ability to pass a criminal background check
  
• Walk and stand for long periods of time
• Perform work that includes lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, bending, and pulling
• Speak and understand basic English
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and independent decision-making

Summary

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.

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.