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INTRODUCTION

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. The Richard L. Harris Building (also known as the “8×8”) is a 12-story alcohol- and drug-free community building located above CCC’s Old Town Clinic. There are both single-room occupancy and studio units. The nickname "the 8x8" comes from the building's address at 8 NW 8th Ave in Old Town.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents at Central City Concern’s locations as assigned. Duties include performing daily tasks such as cleaning lobbies, hallways, unoccupied offices, bathrooms, common areas, and residential rooms. They also assist with leadership, training oversight of crew, and conduct safety and quality inspections.

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm, (Monday & Tuesdays Off)
Location: The Richard Harris (8 NW 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97209)
Compensation: $22.73/hr and could increase depending on experience
Seniority Bid Window Opens: 3/3/26 Closes: 3/11/26

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have at least six months experience in interior and exterior janitorial cleaning and pest control.
Must possess a current driver’s license, pass a DMV background check, and be designated as an "acceptable" driver as outlined in Central City Concern's Fleet Safety Policy. Must pass an initial driver's training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continue recertification training.
Must be trained or be able to be trained in bio-hazard cleanup.
Must be able to read, write and understand English.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test and background check. Must have the ability to work in all C.C.C. Housing buildings and outside locations.
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 Workplace Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform duties.
Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. A cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern.
Must have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, carry 10 to 30 pounds frequently, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
* Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regularly assess buildings for hazards and fire code violations to maintain compliance. Submit and track maintenance requests to resolution.
Assist with leadership, training and oversight of crew.
Clean lobbies, hallways, unoccupied offices, bathrooms, common areas and residential rooms.
Responsible for program storage rooms and recycling of outdated items. Partners with Case Managers for prior-resident outreach.
Responsible for maintaining SDS and teaching staff how to access and use.
Responsible for stocking and inventory of all janitorial supplies.
Assist with other janitorial duties as needed and provide back-up for absences. May float to other sites to provide support as needed.
Clean windows, floors, countertops, elevators, appliances and fixtures.
Sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, washing, disinfecting and polishing.
Lead and train trainees and on-call workers on the crew.
Assist with janitorial duties at various locations.
Clean sidewalks and other outside public areas as directed.
Polishing floors, cleaning carpets and pressure washing 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.
Inventory, 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.

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 with OSHA standards and regulations.
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, lift, and carry 10 to 30 pounds frequently.
Ability to do overhead work.
Ability to interact courteously with the 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 includes but not limited to rain, wind, heat, cold, snow, and ice.

UNION REPRESENTATION

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.
Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule).
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long Term Disability Insurance!
Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

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.