Janitor - Union Job at Relay Resources in Portland

Brief Description

Relay Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Each employee is expected to contribute significantly to our success, regardless of the assigned responsibilities. This job description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, while remaining flexible to adjust work as needed.

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 503‑408‑3035.

What You’ll Do

• Drive between sites to perform the following duties
• Disinfect touchpoints and wipe surfaces
• Ensure restrooms and terminals are clean, including furniture, glass, and outside areas
• 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, and clean walls, windows, and countertops
• Communicate with a supervisor about inventory needs

Requirements

Why you’re a great fit: We know that experience is gathered in many ways. These guidelines represent some, but not all, of 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.

• One year of experience as a janitor, housekeeper, or other cleaning role is helpful
• The ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• Walk and stand for long periods of time
• Perform work that includes lifting items up to 50 lbs., carrying, bending, and pulling
• Speak and understand Basic English
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and independent decision-making

Summary

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 Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome everyone to our team. 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 reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, or to perform the job you are applying for. Please contact Sally Bloomstrom at SBloomstrom@relayresources.org for more information.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Non‑profit Organizations