Janitor I - Evergreen Crossing - Represented

Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing, and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.

Central City Concern is hiring a Janitor I!

Clean lobbies, hallways, offices, bathrooms, exterior grounds, and common areas. Clean windows, floors, countertops, elevators, appliances, fixtures, and other building components. Sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, washing, disinfecting, and polishing. Clean sidewalks and other outside public areas as directed. Polishing floors, cleaning carpets, and pressure washing exterior surfaces. Identify pests such as roaches, bed bugs, ants, and rodents. Report pest issues to appropriate staff. Maintain work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly manner. Complete all necessary paperwork. Order and receive supplies and equipment. Attend all required meetings and training. Adhere to safety procedures.

Schedule: Friday - Sunday 6:00am - 2:30pm & Monday and Tuesday, 3pm-11:30pm

Location: Evergreen Crossing (8225 NE Wasco St. Portland, OR 97220)

Compensation: $19.58 per hour

Seniority Bid Window Closes: 07/08/2025 Close Date: until filled

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Must have at least three months experience in interior and exterior janitorial cleaning and pest control.

  
  
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  Must be trained or be able to be trained in bio-hazard cleanup.

  
  
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  Must be able to read, write and understand English.

  
  
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  Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Must have the ability to work in all C.C.C. Housing buildings and outside locations.

  
  
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  Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Ace of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.

  
  
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  Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform duties.

  
  
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  Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone to be provided by Central City Concern.

  
  
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  Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects and climb stairs, carry 10 to 30 pounds frequently.

  
  
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  Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.

  
  
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  Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean lobbies, hallways, unoccupied offices, bathrooms, common areas and residential rooms.
• Clean windows, floors, countertops, elevators, appliances and fixtures.
• Sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, washing, disinfecting and polishing.
• Perform unit turnover including abandoned property inventory and unit cleaning.
• Lead and train trainee on-call workers on the crew.
• Clean sidewalks and other outside public areas as directed.
• Polish floors, clean carpets and pressure wash exterior surfaces.
• Identify pests such as roaches and bed bugs.
• Spray for and remove pests such as roaches and bed bugs.
• Perform follow-up clean up after pest sprays, including vacuuming of pests and disposal of bed bug infested property.
• Maintain work areas and vehicles in safe, clean and orderly manner.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Deliver supplies and equipment.
• Label and store tenant's properties.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Adhere to safety procedures.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to use cleaning agents such as soap, polish, disinfectants, etc.
• Ability to learn how to operate various cleaning equipment, i.e. extractors, buffers, power washers, vacuums, steam cleaners.
• Ability to recognize, identify and remove pests such as roaches and bed bugs.
• Ability to learn applicable safety policies and procedures, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and the ability to apply workplace and job-site safety standards.
• Knowledge of proper chemicals and application of chemicals specific to pest control and bio-hazard clean ups.
• Ability to identify bio-hazard situations and clean in accordance to OSHA standards and regulations.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, lift, and carry 10 to 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to do overhead work.
• Ability to interact courteously with the general public on the telephone or in person.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete all necessary paperwork.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written and oral instruction.
• Ability to work in all adverse weather conditions including but not limited to rain, wind, heat, cold, snow, and ice.

This role is a Union Represented position through: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here: www.afscme.org

BENEFITS: Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our Regular/FT employees

• Generous paid time-off plan, which provides up to 4 weeks of PTO accrual in the first year. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with competitive employer match with 4.25% in the first year, 6% in the second year, and 8% in the 3rd year.
• 11 recognized Holidays + 2 Personal Holidays.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long Term Disability Insurance!

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.