Not just work. Meaningful work.

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to cultivate meaningful work for people with disabilities and other barriers. By becoming a Janitor, 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.

We encourage people with a disability, a Preferred Worker Card, or other barriers to employment to apply. Please let us know if you need special accommodations.

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 procedure

The Benefits:

• SEIU benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, paid sick days, and paid holidays
• • Employees must complete 1040 hours of work and maintain 120 hours a month to be benefits eligible

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

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. Fully vaccinated is defined by two weeks following an initial 2-dose (Pfizer(BioNTech)/Moderna) or 1-dose (Janssen-Johnson & Johnson) administered vaccine. Vaccines administered outside of the United States must fall under the WHO (World Health Organization) - COVID19 Vaccine Tracker.

More about us

We’re a nonprofit organization based in Portland, OR, employing more than 700 people in the Pacific Northwest. Our variety of services includes janitorial, landscaping, document services, and supply chain solutions, as well as managing 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.

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.

Relay Janitors find meaningful work and make a positive a positive impact on our customers and communities. Read how Jeremy helps keep Portland International Airport looking great from ticketing to takeoff.

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 cultivating 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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