Janitor - Union

Relay Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to cultivate meaningful work for people with disabilities. We encourage those with a disability, a Preferred Worker Card, or other barriers to employment to apply. If you need help applying, please call

What you'll do

• Disinfect touch-points and wipe surfaces
• Ensure restrooms and terminals are clean including furniture, glass, and outside cleaning
• Respond to janitorial emergencies
• Provide basic floor care tasks such as vacuuming, daily carpet spotting, sweeping and mopping
• Confirm all equipment is in good and safe working condition
• Dust, empty trash, stock restrooms, clean walls, windows and countertops
• Communicate with supervisors about inventory needs

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

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.

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