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 Route Rover Janitor, you will join a team that proudly keeps the facilities and shared spaces in our communities clean, in a safe and effective way.
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.
What you’ll do
- Drive between sites to perform the following duties
- Disinfect touch-points and wipe surfaces
- Ensure restrooms and terminals are clean including furniture, glass, and outside cleaning
- 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.
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.
- 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
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!
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.
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. 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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