Duties and Responsibilities:
Cleaning:
- Assure that all the following tasks are performed to meet janitorial industry
standards
- Trashing, Dusting, Vacuuming, Sweeping, Mopping, Cart Maintenance, Restroom Cleaning/ Showers, Daily Carpet Spotting
- Furniture, Glass and Outside Cleaning.
Tools/Equipment:
- Assure all tools assigned are in good and safe operating order.
- Maintain a safe and orderly storage system for tools and supplies.
- Maintain a working knowledge of materials and equipment used by RR.
Safety and Security:
- Maintain assigned work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Assure that emergency procedures are followed (i.e. fire alarms, emergency
evacuation)
- Maintain a working knowledge of fire prevention and reporting procedures.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 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 drug screening and criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting as appropriate at any time during employment.
- Actively demonstrate Relay Resources’ How We Work Together commitments:
How We Work Together:
We Presume Positive Intent
We Respect Our Differences
We Hold Each Other Accountable
We Engage in Direct Dialogue
We Love Creative & Unconventional Approaches
We Expect Honesty & Integrity
Work Environment:
- 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.
Supervisor Requirements:
- Ability to work with moderate to high supervision and limited independent decision making.
Janitor
Lifts over _______# are performed with two or more people or with lift devices.
Carrying over _21______# is performed with two or more people or with lift devices.
Pushes/Pulls over _50______# and/or on uneven surfaces are performed with assistance.
Types of Surfaces: (incline, carpet, concrete) __________________________________
Reach at or above shoulder
ENVIRONMENT
Inside: __95___% of work day Outside: ___5___% of work day Temperature Extremes: Yes x No
Vibration Exposure: x Yes No Works on/around moving machinery or mechanical parts: x Yes No
May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals: x Yes No Personal Protection: ear plugs, goggles, gloves, Tools & Equipment Used: vacuum cleaners upright, backpack vacuum, mops and mop buckets, janitor cart, brooms,dust mops, spray bottles, cleaning rags, dusting cloth.
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.
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Good communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to write and read simple instructions and short correspondence
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The ability to pass a criminal background check
- Walk and stand for long periods of time
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Perform work that includes lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, bending, and pulling
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Speak and understand basic English
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and independent decision-making
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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